Grant Writing and Research Internship

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Uhuru Furniture and Collectibles is a 501 (c)(3) non profit that strives to bring economic independence to the black community.

As a grant writing intern you will be able to assist with the identification of appropriate grantors, and the execution and timely submission of grant requests, and/or letters of intent. Responsibilities

• Prospect identification, research, proposal development and writing for specific projects.
• Accurate and timely production of final proposals.
• Electronically tracking and documenting communications.
• Updating and maintaining donor database
• Participate in bi-weekly meetings and preparing and giving reports
• Assist in writing grant applications, proofread applications
• Copy edit applications as needed

Qualifications

• Undergraduate (junior or senior) or graduate student with experience in English and/or Communications
• Excellent writing, verbal, proofreading, editing, and professional phone and email communication is required
• Flexible and self-motivated
• Detail oriented, with the ability to prioritize under deadlines
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products, specifically Word and Excel, as well as Internet search tools

The successful intern will gain experience in grant writing and research skills that will especially benefit them as they pursue working in the non-profit, government sectors.