Donation and grant manager
Company Description
Flour & Maize is a specialty food business focused on crafting super small batch tortillas, chips, tostadas, and related products with a strong emphasis on quality and flavor. The company values traditional techniques and carefully sourced ingredients to deliver distinctive products to its customers. As a growing brand, Flour & Maize offers opportunities for team members to contribute directly to its mission and impact. The organization encourages creativity, collaboration, and a commitment to food excellence, making it an engaging environment for individuals interested in the culinary and food production space. Role Description The Donation and Grant Manager Intern is a remote internship role responsible for supporting Flour & Maize’s fundraising and community impact initiatives. Day-to-day tasks include researching relevant grant opportunities, preparing application materials, and maintaining calendars and trackers for deadlines and submissions. The intern will help draft proposals, collect supporting documents, and coordinate with internal stakeholders to align grant requests with organizational goals. Additional responsibilities include identifying potential donors and partners, assisting with outreach communications, and helping to monitor reporting requirements for awarded grants and donations. This internship role offers exposure to nonprofit-style fundraising in a small business setting and requires consistent communication and collaboration in a remote environment.
Qualifications
Strong research and analytical abilities to identify grant and donation opportunities and assess eligibility criteria. Solid writing and editing skills for drafting clear proposals, emails, and supporting documents. Organizational and time-management skills to track deadlines, manage multiple applications, and maintain accurate records. Basic understanding of fundraising, philanthropy, or grant-making processes, or a willingness to learn quickly. Comfort with remote collaboration tools (e.g., email, video conferencing, shared documents) and proficiency with standard office software. Ability to communicate professionally with internal team members and external partners or donors. Attention to detail and a commitment to ethical, transparent practices in handling financial and donor-related information. Interest in food, small business development, community impact, or social enterprise; coursework or experience in nonprofit management, communications, business, or a related field is beneficial.