Fundraising & Grant-writing Intern

• Conducting in-depth research on funding possibilities for programs and initiatives.
• Contributing significantly to source identification, feasibility analysis, and the proposal drafting process.
• Assisting with development of program specific grant proposals and bids to corporate, foundation and government funders
• Performing grant writing, grant management, funding opportunity research, resource research
• Fundraising:
• Working with Executive Director, assisting with fundraising, producing events, analyzing strategic plans
• Assisting with planning and implementation of fundraising events

Marketing, fundraising, and event planning duties are:

• Helping to identify new donors and organizing initiatives to solicit funding
• Helping to cultivate and nurture successful and productive relationships with current and potential sponsors, funders, and individual donors;
• Attending strategic meetings, helping to plan benefits/fundraising events or campaigns, and distributing marketing materials.
• Contribute to the RTP communication strategy (in relation to fundraising) as required
• Represent and be the ‘face’ of RTP to the donors/supporters
• Network effectively and ensure RTP is maximizing opportunities for funding and development at all times
• Maintain organized and efficient records of all activities and contacts
• Maintain an up to date awareness of IF activities so that fundraising activities are appropriate and informed correctly.

Skills Gained Include:

• Learning successful grant-writing techniques and gaining development cooperation.
• Learning about how a non-profit secures funding
• Provide an inside look at the day to day operations of a non-profit as well as the strategic decision making inherent in the responsibilities of an Executive Director.
• Making connections with business leaders in the community
• Increasing communication skills- written and oral.
• Enhanced relationship building skills
• An understanding of budgets (for grant reporting)

Requirements:

• Technical Skills- Word, Excel, etc
• Good organization skills
• Commitment to Non-Profits and purpose of organization
• Ability to work independently
• Good written and verbal communication
• Positive attitude
• Dependable and punctual team player
• Ability to work with the public in a professional manner