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Fundraising & Auction Intern

Sahiyo
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Sahiyo Fundraising & Auction Internship

To apply, send a cover letter and resume to  Development Director, Michelle Taylor at michelle@sahiyo.org.
 

If you are committed to working to end gender-based violence and promoting human rights with a rapidly growing, survivor and women-led, trans-national organization then Sahiyo is looking for you!
 

Sahiyo began in 2015 as a conversation between five women who felt strongly about ending the ritual of female genital cutting (FGC). As our collaboration grew, we realized the need for an organized, informed forum within the community that could help drive a movement to bring an end to this practice. That is how Sahiyo, the organization, was born.

 

We are dedicated to empowering Asian and other communities to end FGC in the United States and create positive social change through dialogue, education and collaboration based on community involvement. By working towards an FGC-free world, we aim to recognize and emphasize the values of consent and a child’s/woman’s right over her own body. We aim to enable a culture in which female sexuality is not feared or suppressed but embraced as normal. 
 

Position Description: 

We are looking for an individual to commit to a minimum of 10 hours per week for 6 months as an unpaid, remote Fundraising & Auction Intern. This internship is a great opportunity for someone to work with an internationally recognized organization, and learn how organizations develop from the ground up. 
 

Responsibilities & Duties: 

  • Support Development Director as needed
  • Conduct weekly funding source research
  • Draft and edit grant proposals
  • Solicit relationships with potential funders 
  • Assist with implementation of strategic development plan
  • Create and implement fundraising campaigns
     

Requirements:

  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Hardworking, driven, results-oriented and independent but able to keep in contact with team
  • Eager to learn about the issue, with a focus on engaging with the community in a culturally appropriate and sensitive manner
  • Able to prioritize, organize, manage time well, and deliver to agreed upon deadlines
  • Experience with fundraising, grant writing, and/or non-profit work a plus