Development Intern

Location San Francisco
Job description JOB SUMMARY:
The Development Intern will provide the development team with research on donors to help build a pool of new prospects. She/he will also research the international philanthropic landscape and benefits to donors especially in the United Kingdom and other key counties.


ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
• Carrying out research on individual and institutional donors.
• Researching foreign/UK registration; what benefits are available for donors, what philanthropy looks like in UK or other target foreign countries
• Creating a process for documenting and identifying the potential funding opportunities that would be relevant for grantee partners.
• Possible short writing/donor collateral opportunities, story gathering, and developing new stories for the website to highlight our donors.


ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS:
Internal Relationships
Reports to the Director of Donor Services; Close working relationship with the Grant Writing and Research Manager, and working relationships within the Development Team and across staff.
Qualifications KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Required
• Ability to conduct research – Internet, databases, etc
• Some understanding of human rights and women’s empowerment
• Analytical skills


EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
• Bachelor’s degree (in process, incoming junior or senior).
• Some work or volunteer experience, preferably in non-profit organization or campus organizations.
• Experience working in a diverse and fast-paced environment.


START DATE AND COMPENSATION:
This is an unpaid 2 month position during mid June to mid August.
Application process Applications and all supporting documents will be received until position is filled. To submit your application materials, please visit our website: http://www.globalfundforwomen.org/who-we-are/job-opportunities. All pages of the application should be typed and should include the following:
• Cover letter, with the applicant’s current contact information
• Resume, including references with contact information


NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE! Please note: due to the volume of applications we receive, we will not process incomplete applications.


The Global Fund for Women is committed to working globally and addressing inequities. In line with this global lens, it is our policy to actively seek a diverse pool of candidates, from a variety of backgrounds, who are committed to the mission and vision of the Global Fund.