Grant Writing / Development Assistant

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Position: 12-15 hours/week - Hours can work around class schedule;

will cover transportation costs, mileage reimbursement or trans/railpass.

Internship Responsibilities include assisting with:

• Grant writing and funding applications
  • Managing grant seeking, including monitoring grants calendar, proposal development, prospect research and stewardship reports
  • Managing donor database; recording/acknowledging gifts and database output
  • Managing direct mail campaign including preparation of letters, mailings, volunteer recruitment/supervision and donor recognition.

Candidates should possess:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated results-oriented human relations skills
• Ability to draft solicitation letters, grant requests and sincere and thoughtful acknowledgement letters.
• Ability to plan, organize and manage a wide range of projects to meet deadlines with minimal supervision

• Candidates must be in pursuit of a Bachelor of Arts or Sciences; major in a Communications-related field (Journalism, Public Relations, English, etc.) a plus.
• PC skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office; familiarity with DonorPerfect, a plus
• Resourcefulness, creativity and a drive to achieve measurable results

Interested candidates should forward resume, two writing samples and two references (professor or employer) to: imadrak@northlightcommunitycenter.org.