Grant Research Intern

Grant Research Intern

Purpose Brands 414 is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit parent organization created to launch and steward redemptive, purpose-driven marketplace initiatives. Our brands include Beautiful Lives Thrift Boutique, Thrift Out, and Bold Lives Men's Thrift, launching in 2026. We are committed to operating with multiple bottom lines, advancing the Kingdom of God, and building a values-focused community through every initiative.

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: 1015 hours/week preferred; flexible based on availability

Start: Immediately

Reports to: Development Director

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.

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.

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