GRANT WRITING LEAD INTERN
Remote Position – College Credit (if needed) – Unpaid
Time Commitment: 12 Months | 6-8 hours/week (Seasonal/Temporary) Flexible schedule based on school requirements.
General Description:
The Grant Writing Lead Intern will lead a team of creative, passionate Seasonal Grant Writing Interns at Digital4Good. The person who fills this role will be responsible for the development and submission of grant applications. The ideal candidate must have expert communication and leadership skills and experience with grant research and writing.
Duties:
- Oversee all Seasonal Grant Writing work and due dates.
- Lead the weekly meetings.
- Plan and organize quarterly agenda topics for Steering Committee Meeting.
Learning Objective/Outcomes:
Upon completion of the internship, students will be able to…
- Develop the ability to research and identify potential grant opportunities aligned with the organization’s mission.
- Gain a comprehensive understanding of Digital4Good x #ICANHELP’s programs and initiatives to inform grant writing.
- Enhance prospect research skills to identify new funding sources, including foundations, corporations, and government agencies.
- Acquire grant writing skills to draft compelling proposals and letters of inquiry.
- Compile and manage relevant data and information to support grant applications, maintaining accurate records of submissions and outcomes.
- Assist in cultivating and maintaining relationships with donors and funding agencies.
- Improve time management and organizational skills to handle multiple grant applications and adhere to deadlines.
- Develop written and verbal communication skills to effectively convey the organization’s mission and funding needs.
Resources:
- Access to ClickUp (virtual project management platform)
- Intern Work Google Shared Drive
- Other paid tools/platforms specific to your duties
- Mentoring and networking opportunities with marketing professionals
- Free registration for virtual and in-person events
Evaluation:
- Commitment: Participate in weekly meetings and check-ins (Minimum of 75% attendance)
- Timeliness and Organization: Track projects and meet all deadlines, or communicate with supervisor before setting new deadlines
- Brand Integrity: Maintain organization’s brand consistency by using brand voice and designated assets in public-facing communications
- Engagement: Accumulate points for engaging with organizational social media pages, attending workshops, attending work events, participating in marketing video/photo, filling out survey, and finishing a project/campaign
Supervision and Mentorship:
- Thomas Varghese (thomas@icanhelp.net)
- Marisa McAdams (admin@icanhelp.net)
Who We Are:
Digital4Good (Formerly #ICANHELP) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that has impacted hundreds of thousands of students and adults nationwide. Our mission is to empower student change makers seeking to make a positive digital impact and promote digital safety and change through powerfully relevant curricula.
We see students as part of the solution. When something happens on social media, students see it first. The more we can do to train, guide, and support students online, the more likely they are to take positive action. We partner with major companies like Google, Snap Inc., TikTok, Work2BeWell, and Providence Health to further our goals and amplify our impact.
Here are just a few of the benefits you’ll get from your internship with us:
- College credit
- Networking and mentoring opportunities with experts in tech and other industries
- Creative control and opportunity to pitch new ideas
- Hands-on experience through remote work
- Building up your portfolio
- Free career-building workshops (level up your resume, LinkedIn profile, and more)
*This position complies with the Fair Labor Standard Act
