Fundraising and Research Intern Job Listing at The Bridging Nations Foundation in Washington, DC

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The Bridging Nations Foundation is a nonprofit, policy organization based in Washington D.C. that promotes shared prosperity by focusing on bridging people and nations through technological innovation. Established in 2002, the foundation seeks to develop international dialogue through collaboration. We believe that technological innovation, particularly in green energy, will promote economic cooperation and secure the planet for future generations. Currently we are focused on the India-China Center, a foreign policy initiative that looks to improve business and economic relations between two of the largest countries in the world. Our second organization, the College of Energy, Environment & Sustainability, provides online course on green energy for students and working professionals.

Located just several blocks away from the White House, the Bridging Nations interns have the opportunity to develop skills in social media and marketing while also networking with all the people and organizations in the nation's capital.

Position Summary:

With several initatives, the Bridging Nations Foundation is looking for eager self-starters who have fund-raising and research experience.

Responsibilities include ...

-Researching potential funders
-Marketing and promoting the foundation's initiatives and events
-Write projects proposals
-Help plan a business delegation to India and China in July
-Help plan an education conference in the spring
-Handle routine writing and administrative tasks

Qualifications:

-Strong computer and organizational skills
-Experience fundraising or working for a call center
-Familiarity with Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite
-Expertise with social media, writing and communicating
-Ability to multitask and remain organized
-Web design abilities are highly desired
-Comfortable assisting with and assuming responsibility for routine office tasks

Start date and end date are flexible. Hours are approximately 20 to 40 hours per week.

To apply, please submit a resume, cover letter and a brief writing sample to bridgingnationshr@gmail.com.