Fundraising Intern

PSSI Washington Internship – United States of America, North America Apply by: 15th September 2012

FUNDRAISING INTERN

Job Description

The Prague Security Studies Institute in Washington, DC (PSSI), an international non-profit think tank specializing in security policy, is seeking an outgoing, organized Grants/Fundraising Intern to assist with fundraising efforts through written solicitations, research of prospective donors and assisting in the oversight of fundraising efforts from initial contact through completion.

As an intern you will be helping our small core team raise the funds to sponsor and manage unique and compelling conferences that attract senior current and former government officials from all over the world, extend the reach and capability of our Prague-based educational programs for undergraduate and graduate students, and expand our programmatic activities in Washington, DC. As a boutique think tank, everyone’s voice is heard, and your opinions will be welcomed.

The fall internship is 16 weeks in length and runs between September and December. Dates are flexible.

Duties & Responsibilities
• Assist with researching prospective donors and organizing grant submissions
• Compile database of prospective funding sources
• Research grant compliance and eligibility
• Initiate fundraising process
• Follow up on grants and fundraising applications and/or relationship-building
• Other jobs may be assigned as need arises

Qualifications


• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, are essential
• Professional interest in the area of fundraising and NGOs more broadly
• Excellent research skills
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel computer programs

Application Deadline


September 15, 2012
To apply, please email resume to PSSIWashington@gmail.com

About PSSI (http://pssi.cz/): PSSI is a non-profit, non-governmental organization established in early 2002 to advance the building of a just, secure, democratic, free market society in the Czech Republic and other post-communist states.

PSSI has been ranked the #1 think tank in the Czech Republic and #5 (excluding Russian entities) think tank in Central and Eastern Europe by the Think Tank and Civil Society Program at the University of Pennsylvania.

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