Grants and Fundraising Interns
Do you have an
undergraduate degree in community development/social work/social
development or are you a final year undergraduate student in this field?
Do you care about women empowerment?
CARE for KENYA is looking for Grants and Fundraising interns for our women empowerment project in Nairobi, Kenya
Care for Kenya is a New
York based 501(c)3 nonprofit organization empowering Kenyan women
through vocational training, health education and economic development
to create sustainable, life changing improvements for them and their
families.
We work with women's
groups and women's resource centers in Kibera slum in Nairobi to help
those affected by HIV/AIDS to build financially stable, healthy lives to
live a poverty free life.
As an intern you will
gain new skills, meet new people and use your experiences to inspire
social action on global issues. You don't need years of experience, we
are looking for interns who are committed, keen, and able to work with
others and open to learning.
You will need to be
proficient in Microsoft Office programs, have strong organizational
skills, skillful listening skills, excellent oral and written
communication skills, ability to work independently, career interest in
non-profit organization, willing to accept a variety of tasks, and a
positive attitude.
You will gain first-hand
experience of community based development and use your ideas and talents
to help local women in Kibera to overcome poverty and injustice.
Kenyan women face two
daunting challenges: HIV/AIDS at an alarming rate and a lack of
education, skills or training to support their families, often as the
primary breadwinner.
Care for Kenya programs are designed to address both of these deeply interconnected challenges.
Over the next year
(2013), Care for Kenya plans to expand its reach from 90 women per year
currently to approximately 180 women.
This can improve the lives of over 900 people, considering the positive impact on families allowing them to
Your tasks would typically involve:
- Research and write grant proposals / applications to local and national corporations and foundations
- Follow grant-writing guidelines and best practices
- Follow-up with organizations after initial application and seek personal connections
- Maintain grant proposal spreadsheets
- Represent Care for Kenya in donor meetings where necessary
- Effectively communicate with potential and current donors with acknowledgement correspondence
- Other duties as assigned
This position is unpaid, but CARE for KENYA can provide a small stipend to cater for living expenses.
If you are interested in the position, please send in your cover letter and CV to the email address below by 28th January, 2013:
Email: edwin@careforkenya.org
