Foundations Relations Intern Position with the YMCA

The YMCA of the USA (Y-USA), the national resource office for 2,600 YMCAs, is seeking a part-time Foundations Relations Intern. The intern is responsible for prospect research, data tracking, grant writing, evaluation, monitoring and other processes related to securing and administering external funds for nonprofit education and human services programs.

Founded more than 150 years ago, the YMCA is the nation’s leading nonprofit for youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The YMCA believes that lasting personal and social change can only come about when we all work together to invest in our kids, our health and our neighbors. The Y-USA Financial Development staff supports these efforts by partnering with foundations, corporations, government and other community organizations to address community needs with high impact programs and services.

Principal responsibilities for the intern will include the following:

·Conducting prospect research on regional and national foundations and mid- and large-sized corporations

·Identifying suitable funding sources for specific projects and programs as necessary

·Drafting grant proposals, reports and related communications

·Designing and creating a living grants calendar for recording and tracking priority deadlines for current donors and pipeline prospects

·Coordinating with Fundraisers, Grant Manager and Stewardship staff as needed to help research programs and compile data for inclusion in donor reports and related communications

·Collecting, refining, editing and writing “boilerplate” and template language for specific projects and program areas as needed.

·Attending any free online or in-person training opportunities that may support the aforementioned duties and internship objectives as approved by the Foundation Relations Manager

·Participating in staff meetings and assisting all Financial Development teams with administrative tasks or any other immediate needs as required

The internship is best suited to candidates seeking a high level of responsibility and independence. The intern will be expected to follow through and meet deadlines for projects related to education, human services and youth development grants. This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to an innovative and successful development department. The intern will work 20-25 hours per week during an approximate three to four month term (for a minimum of 225 hours). The position is unpaid but Y-USA will work with the intern to provide academic credit if applicable.

Qualifications:

·College senior or graduate student (preferred) pursuing a degree in nonprofit management, public administration, communications, or arts management

·Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite required

·Strong research and analytical skills necessary

·Excellent written and verbal communications skills

·Ability to multi-task and strong attention to detail

·Knowledge of Foundation Directory, FoundationSearch, BIG Online, Guidestar, Lexis Nexis, or other philanthropy research tools a plus

Please send resume, two writing samples and cover letter to:

Jessica Berger

Foundation Relations Manager

Financial Development

YMCA OF THE USA
101 N. Wacker Drive, Chicago IL 60606
Jessica.Berger@ymca.net Jessica.Berger@ymca.net

Fax:312-977-1729

And

Erica C. Lee
Senior Manager of Recruiting & Organizational Development

Human Resources & Organizational Development

YMCA OF THE USA
101 N. Wacker Drive, Chicago IL 60606
Erica.Lee@ymca.net Erica.Lee@ymca.net

Fax: 312 917-4098