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Development/Grant Writing Intern at Darfur Women Action Group
ORGANIZATION: Darfur Women Action Group
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92 people are interested
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Darfur Women Action Group (DWAG) is taking a unique approach to fight and prevent genocide. DWAG believes that empowering the most affected groups and building strong leadership among those who are historically excluded to enable them to lead and foster positive change in their communities as the most vital approach to sustainably end genocide.
DWAG is seeking dedicated individuals to fill the Development intern/volunteer position in the summer, fall, and winter/spring terms. This position is for a minimum of three months, open to undergraduate and graduate students, as well as recent graduates and other interested candidates. Interested candidates must be available for a minimum of 20 hours a week from 9 AM to 5 PM (all EDT).
Application process:
To apply, please email your resume, cover letter, and a writing sample to info@darfurwomenaction.org. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis so please apply early.
The ideal candidate must:
- Be able to commit a minimum of 20-30 hours per week
- Have strong interpersonal and social skills and dependable
- Be organized and punctual
- Proactive, reliable and have the ability to promote team building
- Be passionate about human rights issues!
Major Responsibilities:
- Assist with grant proposals, including researching potential grants, editing proposal reports, and tracking
submission deadlines
- Support the identification of potential donors and supporters
- Assist in building and maintaining strong relationships with foundations, organizations, and individual supporters
- Manage donation entry and tracking process
- Analyze trends in donations, gift-giving, and fundraising
- Become familiar with fundraising opportunities both online and off-line
More opportunities with Darfur Women Action Group
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Darfur Women Action Group
Location:
1629 K St NW, Suite 300, Washington, DC, DC 20006, US
Mission Statement
Our Mission Darfur Women Action Group (DWAG) is a U.S. based Darfuri women-led anti-atrocities organization. DWAG works with victims and survivors of the Darfur genocide in the Diaspora and back home in Sudan, providing them with more access to the tools that will enable them to lead the effort in combatting violence, addressing massive human rights abuses in their society, and working with others to prevent future atrocities and promote global peace. The core priority for Darfur Women Action Group lies in advancing the human rights of and supporting the Darfuri to meet the challenges of the 21st Century. We do this by supporting women rights and empowerment NGOs at the grassroots and national level in the U.S. and on the ground in Darfur, building their capacity to lead desirable change and provide opportunities for the international community to hear directly from those most affected by conflict.
Description
Darfur Women Action Group (DWAG) is a non-profit organization that takes a unique approach to fighting and preventing genocide. DWAG believes that empowering those most affected and building strong leadership among those who are historically excluded enable them to lead and foster positive change in their communities. We believe this is a vital approach to ending genocide and achieving sustainable peace.
DWAG is currently seeking interested interns and/or volunteers who are willing to help advance the goals the organization is striving to achieve.
Internships are available for undergraduate, graduate students, and recent graduates who are available for at least 10-20 hours per week for a 3-month long work commitment.
Internship program areas include:
Communications
Global Partnerships
Government Outreach
Grant Writing
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.
DATE POSTED
March 27, 2024
SKILLS
- Grant Writing / Research
- Fundraising
- Basic Computer Skills
- Donor Management
- Market Research / Analysis
- Program Management
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 16
- A minimum of 20 hours per week.
- Must have a working laptop.