About the role#
Make-A-Wish Alabama is hiring a Grant Writing Intern for the Winter 2027 term. This is a full-time, paid internship that supports the development team with grants, stewardship programs, individual giving, and corporate alliances. You can work in a hybrid capacity based in Birmingham, Alabama, or remotely.
What you'll do#
- Create and design newsletters for donor mailings.
- Draft and prepare grant proposals for submission.
- Research and maintain the grants calendar.
- Assist the development team with donor stewardship tasks.
What you'll need#
We welcome students from various academic backgrounds, including Communications, Business Administration, English, Marketing, and other related fields.
Location & details#
This position is based in Birmingham, Alabama, with hybrid and remote options available. Sponsorship is not provided.
About Make-A-Wish Alabama
Make-A-Wish Alabama operates as a nonprofit organization dedicated to granting wishes for children with critical illnesses. Founded in 2012, the chapter serves families across all 67 counties in the state. The organization maintains its headquarters in Birmingham, Alabama. It functions as one of 62 federated chapters within the national Make-A-Wish America network. The staff consists of 26 employees.
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