Grant & Donor Engagement Intern

JOB TITLE: Grant & Donor Engagement Intern

MINISTRY: World Concern

LOCATION: Seattle, WA

LENGTH OF COMMITMENT: One Year, starting July 1st, 2025

REPORTS TO: Director of Integrated Strategy and Engagement

SUPERVISES: N/A

DEPARTMENT: World Concern - Foundations

COMPENSATION: Monthly Stipend of $1,800

COMPANY OVERVIEW

CRISTA Ministries ("CRISTA") is a Christian church community that exists to exercise and express its Christian beliefs. At the core of our Christian church community is the belief that as Christians, we are part of the priesthood of all believers, set forth in I Peter 2. We believe this priesthood calling rests upon all Christians and is a foundational, spiritual practice of our CRISTA community. This priesthood calling evokes within us the response to view our work as our ministry. We believe that all representatives of our community are ministers of the gospel and play equally important roles in exercising, expressing and teaching our beliefs (I Corinthians 12: 17-23).

CRISTA exists to make known the love of Jesus Christ through demonstrated works of service and ministry. We use every method available so that the people of the world may hear the Gospel, accept Christ as their Savior, and grow in their faith. We are a united family of Biblical Ministries inspired by a shared vision to serve and impact the young through the elderly, all cultures and backgrounds, in our own backyard and around the world through excellence in our service and operations. By leading a healthy and sustainable organization, CRISTA empowers its ministries to serve the needs of the world and share the Gospel, making disciples. Our commitment is to glorify, honor and obey the Lord in all we do through a workforce of ministers: our staff and volunteers who are called, committed, and faithful Christians. CRISTA leads five distinct ministries in alignment with our calling to draw people into a transforming relationship with Christ. From World Concern's relief and development efforts around the globe; from CRISTA Media's stations that broadcast uplifting messages and music through your radio dials to the fireside songs that bring joy to campers year-round at CRISTA Camps; from the young minds equipped with the knowledge at King's Schools to the seniors receiving exceptional care at CRISTA Senior Living. Whether traversing the globe or right in our backyard, the CRISTA family of ministries is empowered to meet the needs of those we serve with the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

CRISTA MINISTRIES VISION

To fearlessly declare the gospel with biblical truth and love leading generations to follow Jesus

CRISTA MISSION STATEMENT

Until all know Jesus

CORE VALUES

• Christ-Centered: We approach our work by faith, prayerfully believing God will do the miraculous.
• Servanthood: We serve our world by meeting needs practically and spiritually.
• Uncompromising Integrity: We are honest, transparent, and trustworthy - reflecting Jesus in all we do.
• Holy Stewardship: We honor and maximize the potential of the resources, assets, and people God has entrusted to us.
• Unified Team: We are One CRISTA, united in the vision to transform lives with the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
• Dignity: We seek to treat all people with equity and respect, celebrating and affirming their unique, God-given value as human beings.
• Excellence: We strive to excel in every aspect of our work and commit to continuously learning, innovating, and improving.

POSITION SUMMARY

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Grant & Donor Engagement Intern to support our fundraising and impact reporting efforts. This role involves researching funding opportunities, drafting grant proposals, and collecting and curating reports to communicate program outcomes to funders. It's an excellent opportunity for someone looking to gain hands-on experience in nonprofit fundraising, grant writing, storytelling, AI integration, and donor relations within a Christ-centered organization.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

(General overview and may not include all details of responsibilities)

DUTIES

Grant Research & Writing Support:

• Research foundations and funders aligned with our vision and mission.
• Assist in preparing, gathering resources, drafting and editing grant proposals, reports, and letters of inquiry.
• Track grant opportunities, deadlines, and submission requirements.

Resource & Content Support for Grants and Funders:

• Compile and organize program data, success stories, and impact metrics for grant writing and reports.
• Assist in developing donor communication materials, such as newsletters or impact summaries.
• Collaborate with program staff to gather necessary information for proposals and reports.

Administrative & Organizational Tasks:

• Maintain accurate foundation records in Salesforce for grant tracking and follow-ups.
• Manage a master calendar of grant deadlines and submissions.
• File and track grant documents and correspondence.

Personal & Professional Development:

• Participate in team meetings, devotions, and collaborative discussions.
• Stay updated on best practices in grant writing and funder expectations, including AI applications.
• Support team efforts in alignment with our vision and mission as needed.

Personal conduct that reflects well on CRISTA Ministries and supports our personal conduct policy

Perform all duties consistent with the CRISTA Ministries Mission Statement

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

CHRIST-CENTERED

• Profession that Jesus Christ is Lord and Savior.
• Lifestyle that is consistent with biblical principles.
• Agreement and support of CRISTA's Doctrinal Statement.
• Demonstrates the values of a CRISTA leader.

EDUCATION

About to graduate [June 2025] or recently completed a degree [June 2024 - January 2025] in Communications, Nonprofit Management, Business, or a related field.

EXPERIENCE & SKILLS

• Strong writing and editing skills with keen attention to detail.
• Comfort with exploring and utilizing AI for greater impact.
• Experience with database management (Salesforce knowledge is a plus).
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Interest in nonprofit development and grant writing.
• Willingness to learn and work in a team-oriented, Christ-centered environment.

SOFTWARE / EQUIPMENT KNOWLEDGE

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Internet-based communications (Skype, WhatsApp)
• Web-based file sharing (SharePoint, OneDrive)

STATEMENT OF NON-DISCRIMINATION

CRISTA is a Christian, religious organization that lives out its faith-based mission through five ministries: CRISTA Camps, CRISTA Media, CRISTA Senior Living, King's Schools, and World Concern. As permitted by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, CRISTA reserves the right to prefer employees of a particular religion and to require its employees to hold certain religious beliefs, engage in certain religious observances, and engage in or refrain from engaging in certain behavior, based on CRISTA's religious beliefs. CRISTA's employees must agree with and support without reservation CRISTA's Statement of Faith and must conduct themselves in accordance with the religious beliefs and practices that flow from that Statement of Faith and CRISTA's Christian Community Policy.

Among those employees and employment applicants who agree with and support without reservation and abide by the Statement of Faith and CRISTA's Christian Community Policy, CRISTA does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. Based on its religious beliefs, CRISTA values and respects the dignity of all persons and appreciates the diversity of God's creation.

Only applicants who reside in Washington State and have United States work eligibility will be considered for the position.