Development / Grantwriting

WITNESS is seeking an intern to assist with grant writing and fundraising activities. This opportunity is excellent for an individual seeking to gain more experience in grant and funding research, writing, and planning activities for a nonprofit organization. The intern will work in collaboration with Witness’ Founder to draft compelling grant proposals, among other activities.

 
 
 
 

Responsibilities & Expectations:

  • Draft compelling grant proposals and conduct relevant research and data analysis for the proposals

  • Identify, through research, public and private grant and corporate sponsorship opportunities for the legal programs within the organization

  • Develop program summaries, outlining how each of our programs are run for funders

  • Assist grant writer in maintaining the annual grant-making calendar

  • Assist in preparing donor materials, including packets, thank-you letters, and processing incoming donations

  • Be a part of the planning and execution of fundraising campaigns, appeals, and events

 
 
 

Qualifications:

  • Undergraduate (junior or senior) or graduate student with experience in English and/or Communications


  • Excellent writing, verbal, proofreading, editing, and professional phone and email communication is required

  • Flexible and self-motivated

  • Detail-oriented, with the ability to prioritize under deadlines

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office products, specifically Word and Excel, as well as Internet search tools

  • Previous experience in research and/or grant writing

  • Previous experience in event planning is preferred

  • Understanding of or prior work/volunteer experience in non-profit organizations is preferred