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Job Description: Grants Intern


This position reports to the Grants Director and will be fully remote. The Grants intern at Churches for Middle East Peace (CMEP) will have the opportunity to:

  • Get hands-on practical experience in grant research and proposal writing, 
  • Be part of funder stewardship, 
  • Learn about database management and systems improvement. 
     

Responsibilities:

Grants research, prospecting, & stewardship

  • Research foundations, corporate giving programs, and other potential funders aligned with CMEP’s mission.
  • Prepare concise written summaries of prospects, including funding priorities, recent grants, application cycles, and contact information.
  • Maintain and update prospect lists and tracking documents.
  • Support stewardship activities to improve funder retention and engagement.

Proposal support & communications

  • Assist with drafting, proofreading, and formatting proposal narratives, budgets, letters of inquiry, and reports.
  • Support creation of tailored materials and communications for funders.
  • Help manage routine grant correspondence and follow-ups.

Database management & reporting

  • Work with the Director of Grants and the Operations and Growth Manager to maintain and improve CRM records.
  • Enter and clean data, maintain accurate records of submissions, deadlines, and funder information.
  • Generate basic data reports and lists to support grant tracking and decision making.
  • Help design or refine systems, workflows, and templates that streamline grant writing and reporting.

Administrative support

  • Provide general administrative support to the Development Team as needed.
  • Handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.

 

Desired skills:

  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Willingness to learn CRM systems (for example Salsa CRM or similar).
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
  • Collaborative attitude and ability to work effectively with a remote team.
  • Coursework or experience in nonprofit management, fundraising, communications, public policy, or related fields.
  • Experience with basic budget spreadsheets or grant reporting.

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Churches for Middle East Peace (CMEP) is a coalition of 35+ Church communions and organizations working to encourage U.S. policies that actively promote just, lasting and comprehensive resolutions to conflicts in the Middle East. CMEP helps church organizations, leaders, and individuals nationwide advocate in a knowledgeable, timely, holistic, and effective way to express their concerns about justice and peace for all peoples in the Middle East. Learn More.