Fund Development and Grant Writing Intern

Waltham Black Future Fund LLC seeks interns to assist with our fund development and grant writing activities.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in researching potential funding sources and fiscal sponsorship partnerships.

• Research, identify and initiate contact with prospective individual donors.

• Assist in writing and editing high-quality grant proposals to governments, foundations and corporations, in accordance with each grant-maker’s preferences and requirements.

• Communicate with community-based organizations, international organizations, universities, etc.

• Assist in organizing data and files that track all grants and contributions and make information easily accessible to managers.

• Assist with general office administration.

Qualifications:

• Good understanding of fundraising techniques.

• Ability to participate in fundraising activities.

• Good understanding of grant writing principles.

• Understanding of NGOs environment.

• Strong interest in international development, particularly in Africa.

• Understanding of contemporary development issues in Africa.

• Good organizational and writing skills.

• Capacity to conduct research online.

• Familiarity with Microsoft Office programs.

Please note: This internship is unpaid, but may be used for course credit, where applicable.

How to apply:

Applicants for this internship should send in (e-mail preferred) a resume, a cover letter and a 3-5 page writing sample.