Needs From: Western Technical College

The Good Fight Community Center | La Crosse, WI
College Internship | $1,000 Semester Stipend + University Credit

Behind every successful youth program is a team of people who make sure the resources are there to make it happen.

The Good Fight Community Center is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Grant Writing & Development Intern to help us identify funding opportunities, develop compelling grant proposals, build relationships with funders, and support our broader fundraising efforts.

This is a great opportunity for a college student who enjoys writing, research, organization, and relationship-building and wants hands-on experience in nonprofit fundraising and development.

You'll work directly with the Executive Director and gain practical experience with the full grant-development process—from researching prospective funders to writing proposals, submitting applications, tracking opportunities, and cultivating relationships with donors and grantors.

Grant Research & Proposal Development

Research foundations, corporations, government agencies, and other potential grantors

Identify funding opportunities that align with The Good Fight's programs, mission, and funding priorities

Research prospective funders and learn about their priorities, giving history, application requirements, and deadlines

Assist the Executive Director with developing compelling grant proposals, letters of inquiry, and other funding requests

Draft, edit, and proofread grant narratives and supporting materials

Gather information and documentation needed for grant applications

Ensure proposals are accurate, complete, compelling, and submitted on time

Maintain organized records of grant opportunities, applications, deadlines, and outcomes

Funder & Donor Relations

Initiate and maintain professional communication with potential and current grantors

Assist with follow-up communication and grantor stewardship

Research potential major donor prospects

Assist with donor outreach and cultivation

Help identify opportunities to deepen relationships with donors, businesses, foundations, and community partners

Development Support

Assist with maintaining and updating The Good Fight's donor database

Help track fundraising activity and prospect information

Support fundraising campaigns and special events

Assist with other development and fundraising projects as assigned

Work closely with the Executive Director to identify new opportunities to strengthen The Good Fight's fundraising capacity

Required:

Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university program

At least 18 years of age

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Excellent research and organizational skills

Strong attention to detail

Proficient with Microsoft Office and/or Google Workspace

Able to manage deadlines and complete projects accurately and on time

Self-directed and comfortable working independently

Professional and comfortable communicating with external partners

Interest in nonprofit fundraising, philanthropy, community development, or a related field

Helpful, but not required:

Previous grant writing or fundraising experience

Experience working with youth

Experience with nonprofit organizations

Experience with program development or facilitation

Experience with donor databases or CRM systems

Coursework in communications, English, nonprofit management, business, marketing, public relations, or a related field

This internship is designed to provide real-world, portfolio-worthy experience in nonprofit development. Depending on your interests and experience, you'll have opportunities to learn about:

Foundation and corporate philanthropy

Grant prospect research

Grant proposal writing

Letters of inquiry

Fundraising strategy

Donor research and prospecting

Donor cultivation and stewardship

Nonprofit communications

Fundraising databases and CRM systems

Relationship-building with community partners

How nonprofit organizations build and sustain their financial resources

You'll work directly with organizational leadership and see how fundraising connects to the programs and services provided to young people in our community.

Minimum commitment: 10 hours per week

Some flexibility is available to accommodate class schedules and other academic responsibilities. Interns will work closely with the Executive Director to establish a consistent schedule and priorities.

Interns may receive university/college credit, subject to the requirements of their academic program.

The Good Fight also provides a $1,000 stipend per semester for interns who maintain the required minimum commitment of 10 hours per week.

Stipend payment dates (happen on pay date closest to below date):

May 1st (spring semester)

August 1st (summer)

December 1st (fall semester)

The Executive Director of The Good Fight Community Center serves as the internship site supervisor.

You will receive direct guidance, feedback, and support throughout the internship while also having meaningful opportunities to take ownership of projects and work independently.

This isn't a hypothetical classroom exercise. Your work will directly contribute to the resources that allow The Good Fight to serve local young people.

You'll help identify the funding opportunities that can provide meals, transportation, academic support, enrichment activities, field trips, mentoring, and other opportunities for kids ages 8–18.

If you're a strong writer, curious researcher, organized problem-solver, and interested in learning how fundraising can turn a good mission into sustainable impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Please send your resume to:

Amanda Worman Holmgaard
Executive Director, The Good Fight Community Center
amanda@thegoodfight.club

Please include a brief note describing your interest in nonprofit fundraising and what you'd hope to gain from the internship.

The Good Fight Community Center is an equal opportunity organization committed to creating an inclusive, supportive environment for youth, staff, volunteers, and interns.

The Good Fight Community Center | La Crosse, WI
Volunteer Position | Youth Ages 8–18 | Flexible Commitment

At The Good Fight Community Center, we believe that one caring, consistent adult can make a tremendous difference in a young person's life.

We're looking for positive, dependable volunteers who want to spend time with young people, build genuine relationships, have fun, and help create a safe and supportive environment where kids can learn, grow, and be themselves.

As a Youth Mentor Volunteer, you'll become part of a team serving approximately 20–30 young people ages 8–18 during our programming. You don't need to be a teacher, coach, or youth-development expert. You simply need to be someone who enjoys working with young people, is willing to get involved, and wants to make a difference.

Our volunteers are active participants in the Good Fight community—not just observers.

You'll:

Supervise and interact with youth ages 8–18

Proactively engage young people in conversation, games, activities, and other programming

Build positive, respectful relationships with youth

Participate in activities alongside the kids rather than simply watching from the sidelines

Encourage youth to participate, try new things, and interact with others

Help redirect behavior and reinforce appropriate boundaries when needed

Be a positive role model and a consistent, supportive adult presence

Help create a welcoming environment where every young person feels valued

Assist staff with activities, transitions, meals, and general programming

Share your interests, skills, hobbies, and personality with the kids

Participate in occasional special events and activities as your schedule allows

Working with young people can be incredibly rewarding—and occasionally unpredictable!

We're looking for volunteers who are patient, flexible, resilient, and able to meet kids where they are. Not every young person will immediately want to talk with you, join an activity, or accept your invitation to participate. That's okay!

The best mentors understand that relationships take time. You should be comfortable giving young people space when they need it, trying again later, adapting your approach, and not taking a child's initial hesitation or occasional attitude personally.

Most importantly, we're looking for people who can remain positive, calm, encouraging, and consistent, even when things don't go exactly as planned.

You don't need specialized experience to volunteer with us, but you should be:

Dependable and responsible

Comfortable interacting with youth ages 8–18

Patient, positive, and encouraging

Comfortable initiating conversations and activities with young people

Willing to proactively engage rather than waiting for kids to approach you

Comfortable setting and reinforcing appropriate boundaries

Able to accept that building trust and relationships takes time

Flexible and adaptable in a busy youth-programming environment

Respectful of young people's different personalities, backgrounds, interests, and needs

Willing to work as part of a team and follow staff direction

Interested in being a consistent and positive presence in the lives of young people

You won't be thrown into the deep end.

The Good Fight provides orientation, training, and ongoing supervision and support to our volunteers. Staff will be available to answer questions, provide guidance, and help you feel comfortable and confident in your role.

The greatest current need for volunteers is Wednesday through Friday.

We can discuss available shifts and find a schedule that works with your availability and our programming needs. Consistency is especially valuable because young people benefit most from seeing familiar, dependable adults regularly.

Meals are provided for volunteers during their on-site volunteer hours.

Because you'll be working directly with children and teenagers, all Good Fight volunteers are required to complete a standard Wisconsin DOJ Caregiver Background Check before beginning their volunteer service.

You don't have to change the world to make a difference in a kid's life.

Sometimes it's playing a game.
Sometimes it's listening to a story.
Sometimes it's joining a kid at the table for lunch.
Sometimes it's encouraging them to try something new.
And sometimes it's simply showing up—again and again—so they know someone cares.

Your time, attention, and consistency can become something a young person remembers for years.

If you enjoy working with kids, want to be part of a positive community, and are ready to roll up your sleeves and get involved, we'd love to have you join The Good Fight.

Come spend some time with us. Have some fun. Build some relationships. And help a kid know that their community believes in them.

Are you passionate about helping students learn and grow? Do you enjoy working with children and teens? Whether you excel in Mathematics, English, Science, Social Studies, Foreign Languages, or another academic subject, we would love to have you join our team.

The Good Fight Community Center is seeking caring, dependable volunteer tutors to provide academic support to students ages 8–18. Tutors will assist with homework, reinforce classroom learning, help students build confidence, and provide test preparation and study skills as needed. No formal teaching experience is required—just patience, encouragement, and a desire to make a positive impact.

Our tutoring program is scheduled to commence on Monday, August 17th. A standard DOJ Caregiver background check is required to be considered for volunteer service.

The schedule for tutoring will be Monday–Friday during the school year with flexible shifts available between 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m., subject to student match availability. Volunteers are encouraged to commit to a consistent weekly schedule whenever possible.

Please email us at- thegoodfight54601@gmail.com or fill out the application by clicking the link below.
https://forms.gle/fNUf6igFFNWZH7BD6