Development Americorps VISTA- Hybrid

Organization Overview: Safe Passages is a non-profit organization committed to disrupting the cycle of poverty by supporting our local community. We serve over 5,000 children and families annually through our strategies that span across the life spectrum of birth through young adulthood, including Early Childhood, School Linked Services, Juvenile Justice, and Career Pathways. Safe Passages’ work is based on the premise that access to educational opportunities, health services, and family support should not be dictated by race or socio-economic status and that healthy and supported youth are better prepared to learn and succeed.

Program Overview: AmeriCorps VISTA is a national service program that gives you the opportunity to make a difference in your life and help strengthen schools and the students, families, and communities they serve by participating in service and volunteer activities. AmeriCorps VISTA Members receive a monthly spend and have the opportunity toearn an education award in exchange for one year of service.

Position Activities:

Support Safe Passages resources development efforts by researching potential fundraising opportunities, grant writing, and supporting other fundraising efforts, including donor communications

1. Research potential fundraising opportunities: Identify and investigate various avenues for fundraising, including grants, corporate sponsorships, and individual donors, to support Safe Passages' resource development efforts.
2. Grant writing: Write compelling grant proposals and applications tailored to specific funding opportunities, highlighting Safe Passages programs and initiatives to secure financial support.
3. Support other fundraising efforts, including donor communications: Assist in developing and executing fundraising campaigns, events, and initiatives. Engage with donors through effective communication strategies, such as writing donor letters, emails, and reports, to cultivate relationships and encourage ongoing support for Safe Passages.

Schedule: This is a full-time position requiring a commitment of 40 hours per week. The typical schedule is Monday through Friday during standard business hours, with occasional evening and weekend commitments as needed to fulfill project requirements and community engagement activities.

Benefits: Living allowance ($1320.06 bi-weekly stipend, before taxes and deductions); Health coverage; Childcare assistance (if eligible); Relocation allowance (if eligible); education award or end-of-service spend; Public benefits case management support; Professional development and training

Minimum Eligibility: VISTA members must be 18 years or older (no upper age limit) at the time of starting service and must hold one of the following citizenship or legal residency statuses: US citizen, US National, Lawful Permanent Resident (i.e. Green Card status), and persons legally residing within a state. Additionally, VISTA members must pass a background check and submit a TB test and proof of COVID vaccination to be served with Safe Passages.

Positions will be filled on a rolling basis and applicants are encouraged to apply early.