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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.
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
REVIEWS
During my remote internship, I wrote six stories highlighting the experiences of Youth Reporters in Malawi and how the organization impacted their lives. I conducted interviews and worked closely with my supervisor, constantly recieving and implemening feedback to refine my writing. This experience strengthened my ability to work independely while producing meaninful, real-world content, which gave me skills that will be invaluable in my future writing career.
Sophia, Australian – University of Newcastle
Remote Content Writing & Communications Internship, Remote
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
QUICK FACTS
LOCATION: Remote
PROGRAM FOCUS: Radio Nonprofit
TASK FOCUS: Research, Funding Proposals, Grant Writing, Reporting
LENGTH: Min. 8 weeks
COST: From USD 595
FEATURED REVIEW
Roots has been very easy to communicate with from the start and was a massive help in finding my internship. The short-term experience with my internship organization was also amazing! The managers are all very approachable and offered tons of support and suggestions to help improve my work. I'm most proud of conducting a Social Return on Investment report for the organization and the research I did on funding opportunities; I will definitely miss my time with the organization!
Wenqian, Chinese – University of Virginia
Grant Writing Internship, Remote
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
ENQUIREAPPLY NOW
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.
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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