Fellowship: Grantwriting / Research / Donor Development

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Aloha,

Nahoku 'Ala is a thought leader in the movement to provide underserved public school students with premier college preparation programs. We were just on the Hawaii News Now the other day. nahokuala.org is our website.

We are seeking brilliant, creative and passionate university students and professionals who want to use their skills to change the world. We need you to help us incubate and execute big ideas.

The three to six month internship is an intense period of service, education, and personal development. You will work alongside the leadership, fellows and volunteers to unleash your creativity in a supportive entrepreneurial environment. You will engage with a wide range of individuals and make lifelong connections with advocates and community leaders. You will be respected and loved. You will be the change you want to see in the world.

We will allow our fellows to create roles highlighting and honing their inherent skills and inclinations.

Projects and responsibilities may include (but may not be limited to):
-Researching grant opportunities and developing grant proposals
-Build relationships with high school administrations and counselors and develop programs at Oahu's public high schools
-Writing copy for the website and monthly newsletters
-Coordinating with PR team to pitch stories
-Building the Nahoku 'Ala network through social media and other outreach efforts
-Coordinating with high school students to organize fundraisers
-Coordinating and organizing fundraising events
-Recruiting, orientating and managing volunteers
-Researching and gathering outreach and partnership data
-Assisting Development team with research on potential donors

Candidate must:
-Have excellent written and oral communication skills
-Possess a genuine interest in the inner workings of a growing startup nonprofit
-Feel a true passion for Nahoku 'Ala's mission, tedium, and satisfying but hard work
-Have a personal laptop to use in the office
-Experience with copyediting and proofreading are a plus, but not required
-Experience with writing HTML or working with InDesign or Photoshop are also a plus, but not required
-Be able to commit at least 20 hours per week for a minimum of 12 weeks.

Internship Benefits:
-Gain invaluable working experience in an entrepreneurial mission-driven organization
-Possibility for long-term work if circumstances allow
-Work in a collaborative environment alongside passionate, dedicated people with the support of many community leaders in Hawai'i
-Grow your professional network and make valuable connections
-Glowing letters of recommendation
-Be treated as an integral part of an 'ohana: be loved and cherished

Send us your resume and let us know how you want to be involved.

Mahalo!
Mitsuaki Chi
Executive Director