Grant Writer Intern - Remote
Grant Writer Intern — FanZ
Remote | Internship Duration: 120–365 Days
Write With Purpose. Support Impact. Help Fund the Future of Youth‑Centered Creativity.
FanZ is seeking a motivated and imaginative Grant Writer Intern to join our mission‑driven team. As AI reshapes the world of writing and research, grant writing has become a high‑value, future‑proof skill — and we’ll teach you how to use AI tools to draft polished, compelling proposals with confidence and speed.
This role is perfect for a passionate communicator with strong writing skills, curiosity, and a desire to support meaningful, youth‑centered, community‑focused, and digital‑innovation projects. You’ll explore the full landscape of grant opportunities that fuel FanZ’s creative initiatives, educational partnerships, and community‑impact programs. This internship prepares you for future roles in grant writing, fundraising coordination, nonprofit development, or mission‑driven communications.
Responsibilities
🗓️ Weekly Virtual Meetings
- Mondays @ 9:00 AM MST
- Wednesdays @ 10:00 AM MST
- Fridays @ 8:00 AM MST
- SkillBridge participants also meet Thursdays @ 9:00 AM MST
✍️ Grant Writing & Proposal Development
- Support the execution and management of FanZ’s grant‑writing initiatives with strong organization and follow‑through.
- Draft letters of inquiry, funding requests, and supporting documents using both traditional writing skills and AI‑enhanced tools.
- Prepare polished, persuasive written materials that clearly communicate mission, impact, and need.
🔍 Research & Opportunity Identification
- Collaborate with the grants team to identify opportunities for youth‑focused organizations, creative partners, and educational institutions.
- Conduct research on funders, grant cycles, and mission‑aligned opportunities.
- Assist in preparing application materials on behalf of partner organizations.
📣 Communication & Presentation Support
- Assist in scheduling presentations, preparing follow‑up materials, and communicating with potential funders.
- Deliver clear, structured, and compelling written and verbal presentations.
📊 Strategy, Reporting & Internal Support
- Contribute to the development of local and national grant strategies, including planning, budgeting, and research.
- Prepare progress reports and updates for supporters and internal teams.
- Support volunteers as they plan and execute tasks related to grant‑supported initiatives.
Requirements
- Current undergraduate student majoring in Communications, Political Science, Business, Marketing, Sociology, Public Relations, or a related field.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience using AI tools (OpenAI or similar) or a willingness to learn quickly.
- Ability to multitask and manage several projects simultaneously.
Benefits
- Exposure to cutting‑edge AI tools and digital‑first writing workflows used across FanZ.
- Hands‑on experience developing and implementing grant‑writing strategies that support creative, youth‑centered, and community‑impact projects.
- Mentorship from experienced professionals in digital media, innovation, and nonprofit development.
- Networking opportunities across FanZ’s broader ecosystem and partner organizations.
- Potential for a strong recommendation letter based on performance.
- Internship duration: 120–365 days.
- Academic credit may be available depending on school requirements.
Onboarding Windows
- January 1–5 – Winter
- April 1–5 – Spring
- June 1–5 – Summer
- August 1–5 – Fall
- October 1–5 – Winter