Business Development Intern

Global Refuge•Baltimore, MD

34d•$18 - $18

About The Position

If you are passionate about transforming communities with a mission-driven organization, then we have the opportunity for you! Reporting to the Director of Development, the Business Development Intern performs a wide range of key functions necessary to the grant discovery, development and reporting process for private and public funding. Responsibilities include administrative support activities, conducting research, and writing components of grant proposals. This individual will support the project management of the combined public and private portfolio of 100+ annual proposal submissions and 50+ annual report submissions. This is a part-time, paid internship (approx. 16 hours per week, $18/hour). The internship requires well-developed written and verbal communications skills to exchange technical and complex information as well as best in class organization and strategic thinking. Work results impact the accuracy, reliability, and acceptability of data used in the organization's grant seeking efforts. Work involves managing multiple priorities, making connections for efficiencies, planning and organizing to meet established deadlines. Global Refuge, formerly known as Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service (LIRS), is a nonprofit serving newcomers seeking safety, support, and a share in the American dream. Since 1939, we have welcomed those seeking refuge, upholding a legacy of compassion and grace for people in crisis. We walk alongside individuals, families, and children as they begin their new lives in the United States through our work in refugee resettlement, care for unaccompanied children, and economic empowerment and employment. Our work also extends to Guatemala and Mexico, where we help young people with skills training and community reintegration. To date, we have served over 800,000 people from around the globe. Our comprehensive services leverage our extensive organizational expertise as well as government, community, and faith partnerships. At Global Refuge, welcoming newcomers isn't just our duty-it's an inherent part of our identity, rooted in our Lutheran heritage and inspired values and serving as a testament to our unwavering commitment to those in search of refuge. Please join us as we make a difference in the lives of newcomers.

Requirements

One year of experience in fundraising or grants management, or equivalent education.
Ability to work as a team member and independently, with high level of self-motivation.
Strong organizational and time-management skills and attention to detail. Proven ability to plan, meet deadlines, and efficiently manage multiple tasks and priorities under tight time constraints.
Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams), and Adobe. Confidence in ability to learn new software as necessary.
Basic knowledge of online prospect research tools and internet search techniques.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Ability to communicate complex or technical ideas in ways that audiences of varying expertise are able to understand.
Ability to navigate and collaborate with a diverse workforce.
Deep commitment to Global Refuge's core values and ability to model those values in relationships with colleagues and partners.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Salesforce preferred.
Demonstrated experience building relationships with funders and potential funders.

Responsibilities

Review and prospect potential funding opportunities from private funding sources, including congregations, faith-based institutions, corporations, and foundations.
Creates individualized workplans and schedule kickoff meetings for each proposal and report.
Research, analyze, compile and present complex data from a variety of sources in order to support grant proposals. Present data in a variety of formats such as graphs, maps, charts, illustrations, tables, diagrams, flow charts, plain text, one pagers, excel sheets, smartsheets and other formats as needed.
Prepare materials for the monthly and bi-monthly check-ins between Business Development, Programs and Finance.
Prepare materials for monthly meetings between BusDev and each privately funded program to discuss leads, current proposals, and program updates.
Capture and synthesize meeting notes that highlight key takeaways, challenges, and action items to support cross-functional collaboration and follow-through.
Support the maintenance of necessary records, files, reports, and resource material. Keep Salesforce grants management records up to date and dashboard reports accurate.
Responsible for the standard use and set up of Teams channels utilized by Business Development and program colleagues when working together on proposals and reports.
Draft sections of grant proposals such as project descriptions, budget narratives, and organizational profiles. Create and/or gather supporting material for grant proposals. Assist with formatting and final preparation of proposal documents for submission.
Perform a variety of administrative support activities to ensure the Business Development team's financial and proposal requirements are met in a timely manner.
Manage the departmental inbox.
Complete special projects and other related duties as assigned.