The Children's Museum of Indianapolis · 2 days ago
Grant Writing Intern - Summer 2026
Indianapolis, IN
Internship
Onsite
Intern
Start in 2026 SummerThe Children's Museum of Indianapolis is seeking a Grant Writing Intern to join their Advancement team. This role involves researching and drafting proposals for funding in support of the Museum's Centennial Capital Campaign, while also contributing to active fundraising efforts and building a portfolio of professional writing samples.
ChildrenMuseums and Historical Sites
Responsibilities
Research potential new funders, including foundation, corporate, and government sources, to identify opportunities that align with the Museum’s mission and upcoming projects
Write first drafts of letters of intent and full grant proposals to potential donors, utilizing strong research and persuasive or argumentative writing skills
Write first drafts of grant reports by partnering with various museum departments, such as Exhibit Development, School Programming, or Community Initiatives, to collect information and evaluation data demonstrating project success
When on-site, provide occasional administrative assistance to the Advancement team, including data management, donor event correspondence, and event preparation, setup, and stewardship
Qualification
Required
Solid writing skills
Actively pursuing a Bachelor's degree (relevant fields include but are not limited to English, Professional Writing, Communications, Journalism, Nonprofit Management, Museum Studies, Marketing, Liberal Arts, etc.)
Available to work at least 20 hours per week in a flexible weekday schedule, Monday – Friday, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
Prioritize diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion (DEAI) and represent general museum culture throughout all communication with donors, staff, and visitors
Read and analyze written materials
Write and edit documents on a computer
Communicate with staff (email, meetings)
Sit or remain at a workstation for extended periods
Preferred
Previous experience in grant writing, nonprofit writing, and/or communications
Strongly encourage applicants to submit a writing sample
Company
The Children's Museum of Indianapolis
The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis is extraordinary—always! Through its world-class exhibits, the museum strives to excite and encourage family learning and curiosity by providing limitless opportunities to create memories and foster a sense of discovery.
Founded in 1925
201-500 employees
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Growth StageLeadership Team
Jeffrey Patchen
President & CEO
Andy Bawel
CFO
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