Sample cover letter for Full Time position at British Council

As a graduating senior in American University’s School of International Service, I have developed a focus on gender and development. Since I have a keen interest in the Global Fund for Women and completely support its mission to advance women’s human rights, I am applying for the Development Fellow for Individual Giving position posted on your Web site. During my internship at the Central American Resource Center in Washington, DC, I gained experience working in the development office of a nonprofit. Interning in the fast-paced work environment strengthened my organizational skills and my ability to manage several tasks simultaneously. I completed an extensive investigation of potential public and private funders to the organization through phone calls and internet research. After determining whether or not our organization met the funder’s criteria, I wrote letters of inquiry to obtain their support. In completing these tasks I developed strong professional written communication skills while working to meet deadlines. I gained additional experience in international issues during my recent internship at Amnesty International’s Women’s Human Rights Program. I created five fact sheets, compiled 50 articles for a monthly on-line bulletin seen by 600 subscribers, and composed ten sample letters for the on-line action network. I also fielded calls and responded to emails from a diverse group of Amnesty members who requested information about the Women’s Human Rights Program.