Grant Writing Intern

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The Center for the Integration & Advancement of New Americans (CIANA) is a social services organization that works to integrate new immigrants from South Asia, the Middle East, North Africa, and Latin America into the socio-economic and civic life of American society while maintaining pride in their cultural heritage.

Currently, in light of the COVID-19 outbreak, our office in Astoria is closed and we have suspended all direct service activities. All our staff, interns, and volunteers are working remotely from home.

Our Department of Communications and Development is looking for a resourceful researcher and excellent writer to fill our Grants Intern position. The selected candidate will be directly involved with the grant-writing process in order to secure funds for CIANA from foundations and government agencies. The intern will be responsible for finding potential grants, and will work with our Executive Director to decide which grants to apply for, develop a timeline for submitting the application, and gathering materials and information needed for the proposal.

Requirements:

• At least two years of college completed

• Studying Communications, Journalism, English, Writing, History, Nonprofit Management, Public Affairs or a related field.

• Experience applying to and receiving personal scholarships and/or grants for student clubs or outside organizations

• Knowledge of the grant-writing process and non-profit development
• Experience applying to grants for non-profits is a huge plus

• Ability to meet strict deadlines, including those on short notice

• Keen attention to detail, ability to articulate, and sharp decision-making skills

Everyday Duties:

• Research foundations and grants on GuideStar, Candid (formerly the Foundation Center), and other platforms

• Work with the Executive Director and Development VISTA to plan grants calendar and application strategy

• Develop and compile supporting documents including metrics, testimonials, and reports for grant applications

• Draft narrative proposals and responses to application questions

• If necessary, draft letters of inquiry or letters of intent

• Conduct research on other sources of funding, and brainstorm strategies for CIANA’s financial growth

• Maintain relationships with donors and foster engagement

Projects:

• Maintain grant database and create grant calendar

• Research and apply for at least two grants

Compensation: Unpaid, but may be completed for academic credit

Hours: 10-15 hours per week

To Apply: P lease send a resume and cover letter to info@cianainc.org

For more information on CIANA, please visit our website at www.cianainc.org , or check out our social media at @cianainc.