Grant Writing Intern at Make-A-Wish Foundation of Illinois

Chicago, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

01 Apr, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Excellent Oral Communication, Excellent Written Communication, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Attention to Detail, Collaborative Environment, Phone Communication

Industry

Non-profit Organization Management

Description

Description Chicago, Illinois, United States · Unpaid Internship This internship provides hands-on experience in prospecting grant opportunities, researching foundations, stewarding donor relationships, and writing proposals. The Grant Writing Intern will learn how Make-A-Wish utilizes foundation grant opportunities to further our mission. This role will directly participate in the development of Make-A-Wish Illinois’s grants program, including the researching of grant opportunities, the solicitation of foundations, and the writing and submission of grant applications. Daily Assignments Include: Assisting in identifying new grant prospects Researching potential funders to determine best fit Writing and submitting proposals to prospective funders Other duties as needed Time Commitment: 12-15 hours per week (hybrid work experience), including at least one weekly in-office working day on Thursdays. The cycle runs from June 4th, 2026, through August 6th, 2026. Official start date is on Thursday, June 4th, 2026, with mandatory in-person intern orientation at 9:30am. Requirements Skills and Abilities: Excellent oral and written communication skills Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint Attention to detail Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment Desire to contribute to the mission of Make-A-Wish Comfortable talking on the phone with supporters of Make-A-Wish Preferred Qualifications: Coursework in Business, Non-Profit Management, Marketing, the Humanities (such as English or History), and/or Communications Additional Requirements: Must be currently enrolled in a college or university academic program Must be able to commute to our downtown Chicago office located at 200 W Monroe St, Suite 1801 Chicago, IL 60606 and be onsite weekly on Thursdays Minimum age for all internships is 18 Selected candidates will be asked to participate in a criminal background check Benefits An internship at Make-A-Wish Illinois provides a unique opportunity to see how a renowned nonprofit organization runs from the inside. In addition to the learning opportunities outlined in the internship description, interns also have the opportunity to: Participate in connection sessions with each member of our executive leadership team Participate in skill-building workshops and check-ins lead by Human Resources Build working relationships cross-departmentally with staff and fellow interns Contribute to our mission of granting wishes for children with critical illnesses Receive recognition from supervisor(s) and staff during cycle closeout celebration

Responsibilities

The Grant Writing Intern will assist in identifying new grant prospects, researching potential funders, and writing and submitting proposals. This role will contribute to the development of Make-A-Wish Illinois’s grants program.