Our National Conversation (ONC) is looking for a Grant Writer Intern to join our team. You will play a key role in securing the funding that powers our nonpartisan, youth-driven mission by researching opportunities and crafting persuasive grant proposals.
What You'll Do
- Research and identify grant opportunities that align with the organization’s mission and strategic goals.
- Prepare clear, concise and persuasive grant proposals, letters of inquiry, and funding applications.
- Develop and maintain a grant calendar to track deadlines, submissions, reporting requirements, and funding cycles.
- Collaborate with program managers, finance, and leadership to gather necessary information and budget details for proposals.
- Ensure all proposals meet funder requirements and are submitted on time.
- Prepare progress reports, impact statements, and renewal requests, and donor communications.
- Build and sustain positive relationships with current and potential funders.
- Stay informed on trends, policies, and best practices in grant writing and nonprofit funding.
What We're Looking For
- Current or recent student working towards a degree in Nonprofit Management, Communications, English and/or related fields.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English are required.
- Responsive, consistent, and effective communicator, even during conflict.
- Ability to work remotely and on your own schedule in order to make deadlines.
- Google Workspace experience required.
- Satisfactory organization skills.
- Ability to keep information confidential.
- Ability to attend the weekly All-hands meetings.
- Ability to attend weekly Business Development Department meetings.
- Must be authorized to intern in the U.S.
- Include a one-page Cover Letter submitted with application.
Nice to Have
- Experience with data-keeping is preferred.
Technical Stack
- Google Workspace
Team & Environment
You will work closely with the Nonprofit Fundraising Team Lead to whom you will report.
Benefits & Compensation
- 10% success fee on funds secured by the grant writer intern.
Work Mode
This internship is a fully remote position.
Our National Conversation is a completely nonpartisan organization focused on solutions and powered by youth.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
