Grant Writing Intern

Grant Writing Intern

Mission Statement

OUR NATIONAL CONVERSATION (ONC) seeks to reduce partisanship and promote effective solutions to America's challenges. Powered by America's youth, we host a media outlet, produce educational materials and facilitate dialogue intended to make America a better country.

Job Description

Job Title : Grant Writing Intern

Reports To : Director of Outreach and Partnerships and COO

Mission Statement : OUR NATIONAL CONVERSATION (ONC) seeks to reduce partisanship and promote effective solutions to America's challenges. Powered by America's youth, we host a media outlet, produce educational materials and facilitate dialogue intended to make America a better country.

Job Description :

The Grant Writing Intern contributes to ONC's mission of providing nonpartisan news, opinions, and policy solutions by completing essential tasks in the Business Development Department. The Grant Writing Intern is responsible for assisting with fundraising campaigns, grant writing, grant research, and donor outreach. This intern will work closely with the Director of Business Development, Director of Outreach and Partnerships, COO, and CEO, but some work will be completed independently, therefore, time management is an essential skill for this role.

This position is remote, with work primarily conducted over Zoom and Slack, so applicants must be comfortable coordinating in a remote environment and are expected to maintain a high level of communication. This intern must commit to at least the end of the Spring semester (April 30th, 2024). However, many people choose to extend their internship past the amount of time they initially committed to, provided their performance meets the required standards.

Benefits : Flexible schedule, college credit, professional networking, and resume-building experience.

Compensation : This is not a paid position.

Responsibilities :

• Assist with fundraising campaigns including, but not limited to crowdfunding research and outreach, preparing campaign materials, and assisting with donor outreach.
• Assist with grant research and writing.
• Conducting research on fundraising best practices, donor trends, and potential funding sources.

Qualifications

Requirements : The Grant Writing Intern should have the following skills, education, and experience :

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.