Grants Internship
ORGANIZATION: Avivo
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Avivo’s mission is to empower people to achieve greater personal, social and economic success. We are committed to undoing racism and promoting diversity. Avivo delivers quality services in the Twin Cities in the fields of employment services, career education, and chemical and mental health. Avivo is the only organization in the area that combines employment and recovery programs, and has achieved prominence in both fields. Over 18,000 people in the Twin Cities, St. Cloud, and Princeton, MN receive services annually.Avivo is funded by public and private sources. The Grants Intern would provide research supporter, identify and document funding opportunities, gather relevant statistics, perform some data entry, and help maintain files.
TIME FRAME: NegotiableWEEKLY HOURS: 20 hours a week
YOU WILL GAIN: * Introduction to nonprofit development field, primarily grant writing * Research skills in grant seeking and writing * Practice with writing skills: adapting to different audiences, prioritizing information, summarizing arguments * Organizing and presenting data/Database skills * Self-direction /Time management skills
RESEARCH PROJECTSI Potential funders A. Compile application info - deadlines, address, contact name, phone, email, sample recent grants to whom, amount, for what. The Need - Data and Stories A. Chemical Addiction in MN/Twin Cities B. Recovery Housing C. Women’s Job Skills training
REVIEWING / WRITING PROJECTSI. Proofread letters of intent, proposals, reportsII. Act as "outside eyes" to candidly inform grant writer when jargon has seeped into proposalIII. Boilerplate grant sections IV. Miscellaneous grants (Draft new proposals using a model provided
Please contact Susan Buechler, Corporate and Foundation Relations Manager, at 612-752-8010 if you are interested.
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About Avivo
Location:
1900 Chicago Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55404, US
Mission Statement
Avivo's mission is to increase well-being through recovery and career advancement while working to end homelessness. We envision communities free of health and economic disparities.
Description
Avivo serves nearly 15,000 Minnesotans each year, helping them achieve recovery, stable housing, employment and economic advancement. Founded in 1960, Avivo provides chemical and mental health services, housing support services, career education and employment services. We specialize in helping individuals and families who face personal or systemic barriers - poverty, homelessness, joblessness, chemical addiction or mental health concerns.
Avivo is unique because we pair our services to help individuals achieve lasting success. Our chemical and mental health services include chemical and mental health assessments, substance use disorder treatment (outpatient and residential) for individuals and families, mental health therapy, targeted case management and care coordination. Our ending homelessness services include street outreach for individuals living unsheltered, indoor tiny houses shelter (Avivo Village), hotel-to-home initiatives, transitional recovery housing and housing targeted case management. We operate Avivo Institute of Career & Technical Education which provides short-term training to earn industry credentials that launch individuals on career pathways and living wage jobs. Our full range of employment services customizes support for unemployed and under-employed individuals who are struggling to find work, transition or start their careers.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
1900 Chicago AvenueMinneapolis, MN 55404
DATE POSTED
April 13, 2018
SKILLS
- Resource Development / Management
- Fundraising
- Grant Writing / Research
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Orientation or Training
- 20 hours week, negotiable