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Cover Letter Sample: Undergraduate student applying for a full‐time job

4400 Massachusetts Ave., NW

Washington, DC 20016-8104

(555) 555-5555

abcdef@american.edu

March 7, 2009

Ms. Mary McCloud

Office Manager

Global Fund for Women

1375 Sutter Street, Suite 400

San Francisco, CA USA 94109

Dear Ms. McCloud:

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.

I have enclosed my resume. If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact me at 555-

555-5555 or by email at sabrown@american.edu. I am available to start work on May 15. Thank you for your

time and consideration. I look forward to hearing from you.

Sincerely,

(signature)

Susie Brown

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