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Recruiting Organization: Read Better Be Better

GRANTS AND FUNDRAISING INTERN

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION

Read Better Be Better (RBBB) is a non-profit organization founded in 2014 to address Arizona's literacy crisis. Read Better Be Better inspires and equips middle school leaders to help grade school readers with reading comprehension. RBBB's organizational values are simple: Be Excellent. Be Kind. These values define the organization, its programs, and its expectations.

Be Excellent. Be Kind. 

Job Title: Grants and Fundraising Intern

Reports To: Fundraising Coordinator

Work Hours: A weekly commitment of 10-15 hours is required. Interns will be expected to commit to a set schedule within RBBB's office hours of 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday.

Work Environment: Office

Start Date: January 2022

Pay & Benefits: This internship is unpaid. Read Better Be Better is fully committed to providing eligible interns with all documentation necessary for them to receive course credit for their work for the organization.

SUMMARY 

Read Better Be Better has an exciting opportunity available for aspiring fundraising and nonprofit professionals! The Grants and Fundraising Intern will work under the supervision of the Fundraising Coordinator to complete projects related to the grants process, including research, writing, submission, tracking, reporting, and more.

The ideal candidate is a creative problem-solver, willing and able to learn on the job, has strong organizational skills, as well as familiarity with the platforms outlined below.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Researching and writing initial drafts for grants
• Provide support maintaining donor database
• Provide general Development team support

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. If you need assistance with this application, please contact us at info@readbetterbebetter.org.

REQUIRED SKILLS/ATTRIBUTES

• Detail-oriented, creative, problem solver
• Interest in and passion for the Read Better Be Better vision and mission
• Interest in grants, fundraising, organizational development and nonprofits
• A positive attitude
• Willingness to conduct themselves in accordance with organizational values
• High school diploma or equivalent

PREFERRED SKILLS/ATTRIBUTES

• Knowledge of the granting process
• Strong writing skills
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office, Salesforce, and Slack

WHY INTERN FOR READ BETTER BE BETTER

• Regular, direct interaction with leadership and the whole team
• Autonomous working environment
• Consistent feedback and opportunities for professional growth

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Ability to operate a computer

To apply, send a resumé and one page cover letter describing your interest in the position to JJ Guadagno Jr, at jj@readbetterbebetter.org.

Read Better Be Better is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Please read our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion statement.

For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website.

https://www.applicantpro.com/j/2145243-362733

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Training ProvidedFalse

Housing AvailableFalse

Language/Cultral Support AvailableFalse

Wheelchair AccessibleFalse

Fee RequiredFalse

Fee Amount: None

This opportunity is recurring