Development and Grant Writing Intern, Aurora House Foundation, (Remote)
Posted August 24, 2026
Description
Aurora House Foundation, Inc. is a Massachusetts 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing affordable, temporary housing for families traveling to Boston Children’s Hospital for pediatric medical care. The organization is in an active growth phase, building out infrastructure, funding, and partnerships ahead of opening its first house. This internship will play a direct role in that fundraising foundation.
Aurora House is seeking a motivated individual intern to support the organization’s development efforts, with a primary focus on grant writing alongside broader marketing and fundraising support. This is a hands-on role for a student interested in nonprofit management, development, or philanthropy who wants real experience building a grant program from the ground up at an early-stage nonprofit.
Responsibilities
Grant Writing (primary focus)
- Research and maintain a pipeline of foundation, corporate, and government grant opportunities aligned with Aurora House’s mission.
- Draft letters of inquiry, full grant proposals, and required attachments (budgets, program narratives, organizational documents).
- Track application deadlines, submission requirements, and reporting obligations for each funder.
- Support post-award grant reporting and compliance documentation.
- Help build and maintain a grants calendar and boilerplate language library for future reuse.
Marketing & Development Support
- Assist with donor communications, including acknowledgment letters and stewardship touchpoints
- Support content for the website, social media, and donor-facing materials as needed
- Help prepare materials for fundraising events, including the annual gala
- Assist with donor database entry and basic reporting
Qualifications
Student must be enrolled in COMM370 Internship in Fall 2026 to receive course credit in lieu of payment and must commit to working ~8-10 hours per week both remote and on site as needed.
Hours and Compensation
Reports to: Ally Teague, Founder
Time commitment: 8–10 hours/week, flexible around class schedule
Format: Primarily remote, with occasional availability for local events or meetings as needed
Term: Fall semester (September–December)
Compensation: Unpaid, for academic credit through Simmons University.
How to Apply
Interested students should submit a resume and brief writing or video sample (or portfolio link) to [email protected] by Friday, August 21, 2026.
Please copy Prof. Carla Kath on your submission at [email protected].
Student must be enrolled in COMM370 Internship in Fall 2026 to receive course credit in lieu of payment and must commit to working ~8-10 hours per week both remote and on site as needed.