Are you tired of working in some drab business environment? Do you enjoy games, tinkering, and generating ideas for the future of education? GameDesk is a fun and energetic non-profit developing innovative educational software and video games. Our work fosters deep conceptual knowledge and understanding of subject matter to students through the mediums of game design and development, as well as play, tinkering, and film production. We are building iphone games, 3d games, 2d games, course curriculum, and designing a new Los Angeles charter school with support from the Gates Foundation.

GameDesk is seeking applicants for our Nonprofit Development Intern position who are familiar with the process of raising money for non profit institutions. Potential applicants should be familiar with grant writing for institutional funders. They should also be familiar with how to conduct research for prospective funders. You will be involved in the process of cultivating donors from research to initial approach to applying to processing grants and submitting reports. While this is an unpaid internship, you will receive course credit. As we are a start up and growing rapidly, all internships are seen as a test run for future paid positions.

Potential Responsibilities:
Research potential funding sources
Research and summarize issues for use in funding appeals
Work with staff on ways to engage major donors
Explore grant opportunities
Assist with preparing grant proposals
Data entry and other administrative tasks as needed

Intern Qualifications
Currently enrolled in an academic institution
Strong writing and research skills
Familiar with the process of grant writing
Be comfortable speaking on the phone to potential funders
Self-starter, flexible, and able to manage multiple tasks
Proficient at Microsoft Office
Effective interpersonal communication skills
Ability to work in a team or independently as needed
Ability to be flexible and work in a changing environment

Application Requirements

The position requires a commitment of 20-30 hours a week. Please be sure to indicate the time period during which you are seeking to intern.

Please submit the following to Jessica Berlinsk:

Cover Letter
Resume

Please put the name of the position you are applying for in the subject line.

• Location: West LA
• Compensation: unpaid/school credit
• This is at a non-profit organization.
• This is an internship job
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