Grants Management (NCRD Intern)

About the Organization

The Salvation Army is an international movement and an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its mission is to meet human needs without discrimination. National Headquarters (NHQ) supports the work of The Salvation Army across the United States and internationally by providing leadership, resources, and strategic support to territorial and local operations.

JOB SUMMARY

The Grants Management Intern supports The Salvation Army National Headquarters’ Advancement team with grant management and the pursuit of new funding. Responsibilities include all aspects of the grant management cycle including supporting the management of existing grants through expense reviews, deliverable tracking, and oversight of activities. Other responsibilities include research of foundations, relationship mapping, support in the development of funding proposals aligned with grantor priorities, and internal administration, tracking of pursuits, and reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct research on potential grant opportunities and potential alignment with The Salvation Army priorities.
• Support relationship mapping efforts.
• Participate in internal coordination meetings and capture key takeaways.
• Support the development of letters of inquiry and proposals, including strategizing approaches, development of budgets, and organization of supporting materials working with other Salvation Army staff.
• Organize expense and programmatic reporting information; reconcile and consolidate information.
• Support the development of program descriptions, case studies, and white papers for potential funders.
• Support the development of orientation materials for new grants.
• Support development of standard operating procedures, including incorporation of feedback and lessons learned.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support administrative functions, including ensuring all files are maintained in an organized and efficient manner.
• Participate in Salvation Army service projects.
• Participate in Salvation Army training opportunities.
• Demonstrate dependability through attendance and punctuality.
• Perform other related work as assigned.

MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT USED:

• Computer
• Printer

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Undergraduate student pursuing a degree in an area related to philanthropy, inclusive but not limited to, nonprofit management, public relations, marketing, business administration, communications, psychology, sociology, journalism, or philanthropic studies.
• Previous experience working in a professional office setting preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Proficiency with Office 365 suite and other collaboration tools.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, verbal and written.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work within a team.
• Ability to handle confidential information.