Grants & Foundations Intern

College students or graduates with subject specialties in Fundraising, Operations, Administration, Business, Accounting, Communication, Client Engagement, or Religious Studies would be the most natural fit for this position.

JOB SUMMARY

The Grants & Foundations Intern will support fundraising administrations for the Advancement department in NCRD. Including assisting the Fund Development Director with general day-to-day administrative tasks, reporting and grant prospect research tasks.

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

The Grants & Foundations intern reports to the Fund Development Director and may support the work of the Grants Manager, and other advancement staff as necessary.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

GRANT GENERALIST

Support the administrative functions of the advancement team within the National Community Relations and Development department.

Perform a wide variety of tasks for the Fund Development Director as needed.

Researches various types of grants available and the criteria to qualify for each.

Discusses available sources of funding with administrative managers.

Compiles necessary information for the application process through collaboration with other employees, database research, and other fact-finding actions and meetings.

Coordinates the monitoring and evaluation of programs and projects that are funded by grants.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Commitment to the mission of The Salvation Army.

Must be able to exercise sound judgement and impeccable confidentiality in dealing with donor personal data, and in working with confidential high-level advancement information.

Excellent attention to detail.

Some experience in prospect research is a plus.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Proficient use of Microsoft Office Suite.

Bachelor’s degree or degree in process

Work in the office, in person.

Able to provide references.

WORK HOURS & DURATION

9am – 4pm on any three weekdays up to 25 hours per week for 8-10 weeks. This is an in-person position at the NHQ location in Alexandria, VA.

​​Summer Internship Duration: May 12 - July 25