For Summer 2023, the following three (3) development internship positions are available.

1. Grant Writing Intern

Responsibilities

• Research and identify private (foundations, corporations, organizations, religious institutions, etc.) and public (city, county, state, and federal government grants, contracts, etc.) institutional support opportunities. 
• Gather information about application guidelines and protocols for all potential institutional supporters required for the proper proposal submission processes.
• Prepare applications for funding opportunities in the $5k-$500k range, and assist in the preparation of applications seeking $500k+ in support through researched, well- written, and well-documented proposals.
• Manage coordination of obtaining required supporting documents for all applications. 
• Maintain grant submissions and reporting calendar.
• Track status and outcomes of all institutional support. 
• Compile and present monthly reports on grant writing activities to the Development Director and Executive Director.
• Other duties to help expand InReach’s support from institutional funding sources. 

2. Corporate & Brand/Artist Partnerships Intern

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse portfolio of 25-50 accounts, which includes both established and prospective partnerships. 
• Strong emphasis on developing new partnerships, dedicating the majority of time on activities intended to convert prospects to partners.
• Maintain the master partnerships prospect list.
• Prepare proposals/applications for partnership opportunities in the $2.5k-$100k range, and assist in the preparation of proposals/applications for partnership opportunities seeking $100k+ in support, including outlining benefits, deliverables, schedules, etc. 
• Serve as a subject matter expert and a point of contact for external partnership inquiries, and internally across all departments/teams to ensure  corporate partnership deliverables are satisfied in accordance with applicable schedules. 
• Facilitate creation of an annual business plan for established accounts, including plans detailing strategies and tactics for renewal/retention, budget, staffing, deliverables, timelines, marketing/event calendars, and integration with other teams/departments as applicable, and proposed metrics. 
• Conduct ongoing analysis and track performance of the overall partnership initiative.
• Create, work, and drive a customized stewardship plan that adds value, increases opportunity, and deepens and broadens the relationship with each partner.
• Proactively communicate any partner concerns to the Development Director.
• As available, present at internal and external partnership meetings.  
• Plan and lead account review sessions for accounts in the assigned portfolio.

3. Annual Fund/Individual Giving Intern

Responsibilities

• Identify and acquire a diverse donor base by implementing proven best practices and exploring emerging, innovative ways to attract individuals to support InReach.
• Develop and lead initiation of an annual fund plan, including an appeals calendar with a minimum of four campaigns each year to engage existing and prospective donors through email and social media. 
• Draft informational materials and collaterals to secure donations from individuals.
• Substantial professional interaction and assistance with individuals (via phone, email, virtual meetings/videoconference, etc.) to meet annual fund objectives. 
• Data entry and report generation using Kindful customer relationship management (CRM) software for individual donors (first-time, repeat, recurring, major donors, etc.). 
• Create, work, and drive a customized stewardship plan to acknowledge all individual donors, including cash and in-kind donations. 
• Perform individual donor prospecting and researching, including wealth screening, using internal and external resources.
• Proactively communicate any donor concerns to the Development Director.
• As invited and available, attend/present at internal and external meetings.  
• Other duties to help expand InReach’s support from individuals.