Grants and Fundraising Internship Opportunities

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 necessaryEffectively communicate with potential and current donors with acknowledgement correspondence Other duties as assignedThis 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: