Remote Grant & Proposal Writing Intern

American Heart Association; Dallas (TX); Remote; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional Development

Teladoc & EAP

Healthcare Benefits

Job summary

The American Heart Association invites applications for a Grant and Proposal Writing Intern in the Mission Advancement department. This remote internship offers 20-25 hours weekly across a 1/25/27-5/7/27 window, with exposure to proposal strategy, donor research, and compelling fundraising applications to support prioritized initiatives.

Ideal candidates are seniors or graduate students in nonprofit management or related fields with strong writing, Excel, and research skills, plus the ability to

Qualifications

• Candidates who are college seniors or graduate students pursuing a degree in nonprofit management, health administration, communications with a nonprofit focus, and public administration are encouraged to apply.
• 1 year of experience in research or grants administration with a funding organization, academic institution, or relevant coursework.
• Excellent writing skills – ability to inspire, concisely convey information and persuade support.
• Research skills - An ability to do “deep dives” in individuals, companies and foundations.
• Strong analytical skills, comfortable with qualitative and quantitative data.
• Intermediate to highly skilled with Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent problem solving and critical thinking skills. Ability to work independently and professionally in a corporate environment and assume responsibility for completing projects from inception through final results.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment managing multiple priorities involving multiple entities.
• Intermediate to excellent proficiency in MS Word, Outlook,PowerPoint, Canva.
• Required Equipment: Reliable WiFi Connection.
• Minimum availability of 20 hrs/wk, M-F between the hours of 8:30am-5pm.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship, now or in the future. For any roles working remotely, the work must also be performed inside the United States, not in a foreign country.

Responsibilities

• Conduct external research on prospective foundation donors, using specific database tools and basic internet research, identifying priorities, application due dates, and application requirements.
• Reach out to assigned foundations to inquire about opportunities, gain additional information about the requirements and deadlines for proposals, and identify next steps, documenting the information in the CRM (Customer Relationship Management database, Salesforce) and sharing it with the fundraising team.
• Attend planning meetings with seasoned fundraisers to develop strategy and cultivation, solicitation and stewardship plans for donors and prospects.
• Use resources and templates to write applications and customize proposals, ensuring that each are well- written, compelling, consistent with the strategic direction and funding needs of the AHA, and that respond to donor goals.
• Document donor plans and activity in Salesforce CRM (Customer Relationship Management) database, leveraging dashboards and reports, and provides regular progress reporting as requested.
• Work as requested on special assignments as requested.
• Handle sensitive and confidential information with the utmost discretion and professionalism.
• Adhere to ethical guidelines and data privacy regulations when conducting research and handling donor information.

Skills

Writing skills

Research skills

Excel

MS Word

Outlook

PowerPoint

Canva

Education

Nonprofit/health administration focus

1 year grants/research experience

Tools

Salesforce CRM

Excel

Canva

PowerPoint

Word

Outlook

Job description

The American Heart Association invites applications for a Grant and Proposal Writing Intern in the Mission Advancement department. This remote internship offers 20-25 hours weekly across a 1/25/27-5/7/27 window, with exposure to proposal strategy, donor research, and compelling fundraising applications to support prioritized initiatives.

Ideal candidates are seniors or graduate students in nonprofit management or related fields with strong writing, Excel, and research skills, plus the ability to