HybridFlexible hybrid arrangement, with the option to work from the Fayetteville hub.
Project & Program ManagementProposal Management
About the job
Requirements
Be a student interested in nonprofit development, fundraising, research, business, communications, or social impact.
Be self-motivated, organized, and detail-oriented.
Conduct online research and evaluate information from multiple sources.
Identify useful information and make thoughtful recommendations.
Communicate in writing and summarize information clearly.
Manage deadlines independently and use good judgment while asking questions when needed.
Be creative in identifying funding opportunities beyond obvious sources.
Responsibilities
Research foundations, corporations, community foundations, government programs, and other potential funding sources.
Identify local, regional, statewide, and national funding opportunities.
Identify funders worth cultivating for future opportunities, including beyond currently open grants.
Research funding related to programs, operations, expansion, capacity building, and community impact.
Review eligibility, funding priorities, geographic restrictions, award amounts, deadlines, and application requirements.
Research funders’ giving history and typical awards.
Evaluate alignment between funding opportunities and the organization’s mission, needs, and strategic priorities.
Distinguish viable opportunities from those that are not worth pursuing and make recommendations based on research.
Create and maintain an organized pipeline of current and prospective funding opportunities.
Track key information, deadlines, status, and priority level.
Provide concise summaries of high-potential opportunities and explain why they may or may not be a good fit.
Help develop tools, processes, and documentation to make grant research more effective and sustainable.
Take increasing ownership of research priorities and projects as experience grows.
Grant Research Intern
About Us
Purpose Brands 414 (PB414) is a faith-based nonprofit organization that creates and stewards redemptive initiatives where people experience dignity, hope, and the love of Jesus.
Through initiatives that currently include Beautiful Lives Thrift Boutique, Bold Lives Men's Thrift, and Thrift Out, we create ministry opportunities that meet tangible needs, restore communities, develop leaders, and faithfully steward resources for lasting Kingdom impact.
Our vision is to see every person flourish in relationship with Jesus.
Internship Overview
This internship provides hands-on experience in nonprofit grant research and funding strategy while contributing meaningfully to PB414’s growth and impact. Working closely with the Development Director, you’ll research potential funders, evaluate opportunities, and build a qualified grant pipeline for current and future needs.
This is a great opportunity for students interested in nonprofit management, business, communications, research, finance, social impact, or related fields.
Location: Flexible/hybrid, with opportunities to work from PB414 Purpose Hub, 2209 Hawk’s Landing, Fayetteville, AR
Time: 10–15 hours/week preferred; flexible based on availability
Start: Immediately
Reports to: Development Director
What You’ll Do
Research & Identify Opportunities
Research foundations, corporations, community foundations, government programs, and other potential funding sources.
Identify local, regional, statewide, and national opportunities.
Look beyond open grants to identify funders worth cultivating for future opportunities.
Explore funding related to PB414’s programs, operations, expansion, capacity building, and community impact.
Evaluate & Qualify
Review eligibility, funding priorities, geographic restrictions, award amounts, deadlines, and application requirements.
Research funders’ giving history and typical awards.
Evaluate how well opportunities align with PB414’s mission, needs, and strategic priorities.
Distinguish between opportunities that simply exist and those that are genuinely worth pursuing.
Make recommendations based on your research.
Build the Grant Pipeline
Create and maintain an organized pipeline of current and prospective funding opportunities.
Track key information, deadlines, status, and priority level.
Provide concise summaries of high-potential opportunities and explain why they may or may not be a good fit.
Help develop tools, processes, and documentation that make grant research more effective and sustainable.
As you gain experience, you’ll take increasing ownership of research priorities and projects rather than simply completing assigned tasks.
What You’ll Gain
Through this internship, you’ll develop skills in:
Grant Research & Qualification: Identifying funders and evaluating fit, eligibility, giving history, and funding priorities
Fundraising Strategy: Understanding how grants support nonprofit growth and sustainability
Research & Analysis: Gathering information, identifying patterns, and turning research into recommendations
Strategic Thinking: Connecting organizational priorities with potential funding sources
Project Management: Managing research, opportunities, deadlines, and priorities
Independent Work & Initiative: Taking ownership and moving projects forward with increasing independence
Nonprofit Development: Gaining behind-the-scenes experience in fundraising and organizational growth
You’ll also have opportunities to lead projects in a supportive, mentoring environment, gain exposure to an EOS-run workplace, and receive all PB414 volunteer benefits.
What We’re Looking For
We’re looking for a student who is:
Self-motivated, organized, and highly detail-oriented
Curious and naturally inclined to dig deeper
Strong at online research and evaluating information from multiple sources
Able to identify what information is actually useful, not just collect it
Comfortable making thoughtful recommendations
A strong written communicator who can summarize information clearly
Reliable and able to manage deadlines independently
Willing to ask questions while also using good judgment
Interested in nonprofit development, fundraising, research, business, communications, or social impact
Creative and willing to look beyond obvious funding opportunities
Excited to take ownership of meaningful work in a growing organization