Remote Grant Writing Internship with Media Charity

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PROGRAM OVERVIEW

An opportunity to further develop your writing skills and to explore the fundraising landscape

If you’re a skilled writer, and you’d like to advance your craft further, here’s an opportunity to gain some practical experience in writing grant applications and funding proposals.

You’ll join Developing Radio Partners, a US-based nonprofit that runs media-focused projects across sub-Saharan Africa. DRP’s mission is to strengthen local radio and other media to address important issues impacting people’s lives. They do this by training local talent to become successful storytellers and broadcasters.

As a grant writing intern, you’ll focus on finding relevant funding opportunities, drafting applications and proposals, and putting impact reports together. It’s a wonderful opportunity to further develop your writing skills, to explore the fundraising landscape, and to contribute to an inspiring mission.

This grant writing internship is available remotely, so you can work from anywhere. The right candidate has excellent writing skills, an ability to work independently, and a hunger to learn about fundraising.

ORGANIZATION

Developing Radio Partners (DRP) believes radio can change minds and lives. Driven by this premise, this nonprofit organization uses the medium of radio to bring reliable and important information to rural communities in Africa. In partnership with local broadcasters in Zambia, Malawi, and Burkina Faso, Developing Radio Partners help disseminate information on issues such as environment, agriculture, health, and governance. The broadcasts offer ideas and facts that can bring easy-to-implement solutions to everyday challenges, and improve people’s lives in significant ways.

Working in a solution-focused way, the DRP team thoroughly researches the needs of communities and its local radio stations, before developing skill-development programs in partnership with local journalists. Through weekly bulletins on relevant and practical topics, and by encouraging engagement through radio listening clubs, the right information reaches people who most need it.

Started in 2004 by one of the founders of National Public Radio in the United States, Developing Radio Partners is a well-established organization that has created tangible impact in many African communities.

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TASKS & REQUIreMENTS

Responsibilities

  • As a grant writing intern, you’ll focus on the following work;
  • Doing fundraising research; finding suitable grant and other funding opportunities
  • Writing grant applications
  • Creating funding proposals
  • Assisting with writing impact reports
  • Potentially working on other writing projects

Requirements

  • Excellent and persuasive writing skills
  • Great research skills
  • Good time management skills
  • An ability to absorb material quite quickly
  • A passion for the work Developing Radio Partners does

DATES & RATES

Fee Breakdown

Start and end dates for this internship are flexible and will be discussed during the application process.

What you’ll pay (2026 rates)

8 weeks USD 595

12 weeks USD 655

16 weeks USD 715

20 weeks USD 775

26 weeks USD 865

Inclusions

  • Careful matchmaking. It takes time to find the right internship for each person, and we take this process very seriously
  • Initial interview with one of our team to gauge your skills, interests, and desired learning outcomes
  • An academic internship eligible for university credit. Check with your university to confirm if this internship qualifies for credit or alternatively we can assist you with purchasing transfer credits
  • Development of an Internship Work Plan to help you reach your learning goals
  • Onboarding with your supervisor
  • Regular check-ins
  • Support from the Roots team remotely
  • A certificate of completion at the end of your internship
  • A reference letter upon request
SCHOLARSHIP & FUNDING

REVIEWS

I have become more proficient in my use of Excel charting and was able to utilize the knowledge I learned in school in the workplace. Since my native language is not English, I feel proud that I have been able to communicate with my co-workers and supervisors more actively through this internship than before.

Ruozhang, Chinese – Northeastern University

Business Development Internship, Remote

My experience with Roots and my host organization was seamless. Roots were very responsive and made me feel supported throughout my internship experience. Whilst I knew the support was there, I was always able to make my own decisions and maintain my independence. This helped me build my professional skills that will be valuable in the workplace in the future. I wrote six stories about the experience of Youth Reporters in Malawi, detailing how the project impacted their lives. To do this, I conducted interviews and was constantly sending drafts back and forth with my supervisor. The skill of receiving and implementing feedback is very important and I am happy to have built upon it in a professional space.

Sophia, Australian – University of Newcastle

Content Writing & Communications Internship, Remote

Besides the experience it has added to my resume, this internship gave me a lot of insight into what I want to do in the future. I learned about how a nonprofit operates, which was very illuminating. The experience was very enjoyable and I got to do a variety of work. My tasks included running the social media accounts, Google Ads campaign, data entry and analysis, designing graphics, and creating a Wikipedia page. Probably the biggest project I was able to work on is their national television campaign in Malawi, which used graphics I created as part of the programs. The internship certainly met my expectations and provided an engaging and meaningful work experience.

Noah, American – Northeastern University

Content Writing & Communications Internship, Remote

QUICK FACTS

LOCATION: Remote
PROGRAM FOCUS: Radio Nonprofit
TASK FOCUS: Research, Funding Proposals, Grant Writing, Reporting
LENGTH: Min. 8 weeks
COST: From USD 595

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Boost your resume and sharpen your writing skills by writing grant applications and funding proposals
  • Get a thorough understanding of the fundraising landscape
  • Contribute to the development of inspiring nonprofit work in developing countries
  • Be a big part of a small team and really see the results of your work
  • Have the flexibility to work from home
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HOW TO APPLY

If you’re ready to apply for this internship, here’s what to do:

APPLY

Fill in the application form (it will show in a new screen) which includes sharing your CV to us.

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SPEAK WITH AN ADVISOR

We’ll set up a call with you to go through your application.

INTERNSHIP MATCHING

If we feel it’s a good match, we’ll set up a call between you and the supervisor for this internship.

PAYMENT

If everyone’s happy, we’ll provisionally confirm your placement! We’ll then send you the invoice for the deposit, getting started with the booking process and all the info you need.

CONFIRMATION

Only once we receive payment of the deposit your placement will be confirmed.

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