Family Advancement & Global Foundation Research INTERN

The Focus on the Family Internship Program provides valuable experience, professional and spiritual development, and lasting friendships for over 30 college upperclassmen each summer. Headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colorado, Focus on the Family has nearly 700 employees who work to achieve the mission of enriching the lives of families, engaging the culture, advocating for life and spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ. The work is meaningful, the culture is rewarding, and the purpose is eternal. Family Advancement & Global Foundation Research Intern - Job Description What you would be a part of: Focus on the Family is a Christian non-profit media ministry that offers practical, everyday help to families at every age and stage of their journey. We encourage kids and adults to grow in their faith; we prepare men and women for marriage and show them how to cherish one another for a lifetime; we provide training and support for moms and dads so they can navigate real-time parenting challenges; and we stand up for all human life, from conception to natural death. We are unashamedly pro-family, pro-life, and pro-Jesus. The Family Advancement and Global Ministry Development departments work together to advance Focus on the Family's mission both in the United States and around the world with 13 Associate Offices. As the Family Advancement & Global Foundation Research Intern, you will support both departments by researching foundations and grant opportunities that align with Focus on the Family's mission, projects, and goals. You will use foundation research tools, including MatchGrant, to identify potential funding opportunities and help determine which opportunities are worth pursuing. The position will work closely with members of both the Family Advancement and Global Ministries departments. You will help connect potential foundation opportunities with projects taking place across Focus on the Family's international Associate Offices and assist in determining which country and project may be the best fit for a particular grant opportunity. What a day in the life looks like: Use a foundation-searching tool to research foundations and grant opportunities compatible with Focus on the Family's mission, projects, and goals Utilize MatchGrant to identify and evaluate potential foundation funding opportunities it recommends Research foundation priorities, grant requirements, and areas of funding to determine compatibility with Focus on the Family Use discernment to help determine whether to pursue grant opportunities and filter which foundations would not be compatible with Focus on the Family Work collaboratively with both the Family Advancement department and the Global Ministries department Review projects for all countries offices and identify potential grant opportunities for those projects Help determine if Focus on the Family USA or an Associate Office should apply for a particular grant based on the project's needs, the foundation's priorities, and the potential grant amount View, update, and edit information on a live Excel spreadsheet currently used by both the Family Advancement and Global Ministries departments Keep foundation, grant, project, and country information organized and up to date Communicate relevant research findings and potential grant opportunities to members of the appropriate departments Assist with other research and grant-related projects as needed Creating and updating accounts in Salesforce Our goals are for you to: Develop practical research and analytical skills in a non-profit ministry environment Gain experience researching foundations and evaluating potential grant opportunities Learn how to assess whether a foundation's mission and funding priorities align with an organization's projects and goals Gain experience using MatchGrant and other foundation research resources Develop discernment in evaluating which funding opportunities are appropriate for Focus on the Family to pursue Gain experience working collaboratively across multiple departments Develop an understanding of how international projects can be matched with foundation funding opportunities Gain experience working with and maintaining a live Excel spreadsheet used by multiple departments Develop professional communication and organizational skills Gain firsthand experience with the grant research and funding process within a Christian non-profit organization What makes you an ideal candidate for the Family Advancement & Global Ministries team: Majoring in Business, Nonprofit Management, Communications, International Studies, Marketing, Finance, or a similar field Strong research and analytical skills Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills Comfortable working with Excel and spreadsheets Able to learn and utilize new research tools and programs, including MatchGrant Strong written and verbal communication skills Able to evaluate information and exercise good judgment and discernment Self-starter who can work independently while also collaborating effectively with multiple departments Interest in nonprofit organizations, philanthropy, grant research, international ministry, or development Comfortable working with information related to projects and organizations across different countries and cultures As a non-profit ministry, Focus on the Family is committed to hiring staff and interns who are dedicated to sharing the Gospel. Therefore, all candidates must be: Exemplifying Ephesians 5:1-2, “Therefore be imitators of God as dear children and walk in love, as Christ also has loved us and given Himself for us...” Pursuing the Great Commission given by Jesus Christ in Matthew 28:19-20, “Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” A consistent witness for Jesus Christ; maintaining a courteous, Christ-like attitude in dealing with people within and outside of Focus; adhering to the Standard of Moral Conduct and Statement of Faith; upholding Focus on the Family's ministry in prayer Demonstrating behaviors aligned with Focus on the Family core values Additional Notes: This position is an intern position only. There will be no compensation or pay with this position, but an honorarium will be provided, workday lunch, and housing for out-of-town students in need. Only upperclassmen college students need apply for the summer internship. Transportation is the responsibility of the intern and may be a condition of acceptance. Helping Families Thrive in Christ! Focus on the Family is a 501c3 Christian Non-Profit Ministry.