Development Grants Intern

Requirements Key Responsibilities & Deliverables

Conduct targeted research to identify at least 20 new prospective foundation donors aligned with our mission and funding priorities

Identify and present a minimum of 10 new, actionable grant opportunities for organizational pursuit

Research meaningful profile data for existing donors (e.g., funding priorities, key contacts, geographic focus, and re: grants - past giving cycles)

Develop concise donor briefs and opportunity summaries to support cultivation and proposal development

Support the development team with research insights to inform cultivation

Draft Development emails for recurring donation cancellations

Working in tandem with Communications, develop marketing and social media strategies and emails to attract donors

Prepare workplace giving reports for entry

Prospect donor research

Help with donor acknowledgment process and Liberty Circle stewardship mailings

Support during development-led events

Provide additional support to development team members when needed and appropriate

Performance Metrics

20+ qualified new foundation prospects added to the pipeline

10+ vetted grant opportunities ready for consideration or submission

Improved completeness and usability of donor database records (measured by updated profiles and added strategic data points)

Timely delivery of research summaries and donor briefs to support active fundraising efforts

This role will provide critical capacity to ensure we are proactively identifying and pursuing funding while strengthening our long-term donor strategy and donor data base in other ways.

Qualifications College student or fresh graduate, interested in development, fundraising, events, or reproductive health, rights, and justice

Knowledge of and a strong commitment to reproductive health and rights, as well as PPMW’s mission and goals

Able to commit a minimum of 25 hours per week (during PPMW’s business hours)

Excellent written and oral communication, organizational skills

Experience with fundraising, events, or conducting research is a plus