Family Advancement & Global Foundation Research INTERN

Focus on the Family•Colorado Springs, CO

About The Position

The Family Advancement & Global Foundation Research Intern supports Focus on the Family’s Family Advancement and Global Ministry Development departments by researching foundations and grant opportunities that align with the organization’s mission, projects, and goals. The intern uses foundation research resources, including MatchGrant, to identify and evaluate potential funding opportunities, assess compatibility, and help determine which opportunities are appropriate to pursue. The intern works with members of both departments to connect potential foundation opportunities with projects across Focus on the Family’s international Associate Offices. The role includes assessing whether Focus on the Family USA or an Associate Office may be the best applicant for a grant based on project needs, foundation priorities, and potential grant amount. The intern also maintains research and project information in shared tools and communicates relevant findings to department members. This is a summer internship for upperclassmen college students. It is unpaid; an honorarium, workday lunch, and housing for out-of-town students in need are provided. Transportation is the intern’s responsibility and may be a condition of acceptance.

Requirements

Be an upperclassman college student applying for the summer internship.
Demonstrate strong research and analytical skills.
Have excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
Be comfortable working with Excel and spreadsheets.
Be able to learn and use new research tools and programs, including MatchGrant.
Have strong written and verbal communication skills.
Be able to evaluate information and exercise good judgment and discernment.
Be a self-starter who can work independently and collaborate effectively across departments.
Be comfortable working with information about projects and organizations across different countries and cultures.
Exemplify Ephesians 5:1–2 and pursue the Great Commission as described in Matthew 28:19–20.
Be a consistent witness for Jesus Christ; maintain a courteous, Christ-like attitude; adhere to the Standard of Moral Conduct and Statement of Faith; uphold Focus on the Family’s ministry in prayer; and demonstrate behaviors aligned with its core values.

Nice To Haves

Major in Business, Nonprofit Management, Communications, International Studies, Marketing, Finance, or a similar field.
Have an interest in nonprofit organizations, philanthropy, grant research, international ministry, or development.

Responsibilities

Use foundation-searching tools to research foundations and grant opportunities compatible with Focus on the Family’s mission, projects, and goals.
Use MatchGrant to identify and evaluate potential foundation funding opportunities.
Research foundation priorities, grant requirements, and funding areas to determine compatibility with Focus on the Family.
Exercise discernment in deciding whether to pursue grant opportunities and identify foundations that are not compatible with Focus on the Family.
Collaborate with the Family Advancement and Global Ministries departments.
Review projects across country offices and identify potential grant opportunities.
Help determine whether Focus on the Family USA or an Associate Office should apply for a grant based on project needs, foundation priorities, and potential grant amount.
View, update, and edit a live Excel spreadsheet used by the Family Advancement and Global Ministries departments.
Keep foundation, grant, project, and country information organized and up to date.
Communicate relevant research findings and potential grant opportunities to appropriate department members.
Assist with other research and grant-related projects as needed.
Create and update accounts in Salesforce.