About the role#
The Grants Intern contributes to strategic fundraising initiatives through special assignments designed for educational value. This role offers exposure to philanthropy, nonprofit strategy, and social justice issues while producing tangible work for your professional portfolio. This is a part-time, temporary position based in Philadelphia.
What you'll do#
- Research philanthropic trends and identify emerging funders in specific regions or thematic areas.
- Prepare summary reports and compile thematic briefs or fact sheets for internal and external use.
- Gather program narratives, data, and quotes to create case studies for fundraising materials.
- Review historical grant records in Salesforce and shared drives to identify inconsistencies and reconcile datasets for archival purposes.
- Manage multiple priorities under tight time constraints.
What you'll need#
- A High School Diploma or equivalent. Current undergraduate or graduate students, or recent graduates, in public administration, nonprofit studies, political science, or related fields are preferred.
- One year of experience demonstrating strong communication, writing, and research skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and related technology. Familiarity with Salesforce is a plus.
- The ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a high-volume environment.
- A demonstrated dedication to fairness, equity, and inclusion regarding race, class, nationality, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, and disabilities.
- Knowledge and support of the principles of the American Friends Service Committee, including non-violence and the intrinsic worth of every individual, along with respect for Quaker values.
- Ability to work evenings or weekends and travel as needed.
Location & details#
- Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
- Modality: Hybrid, with a requirement to be in the office once per month and for retreats.
- Status: Part-time, 20 hours per week for 6 to 12 months.
About American Friends Service Committee
The American Friends Service Committee is a Quaker organization based in Philadelphia. Founded in 1917, it operates as a nonprofit with 201 to 500 employees. The group focuses on peace, conflict resolution, and social justice. Its work covers areas like immigration, human rights, and prison reform.
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