EMPOWER:ABILITIES Grant Writer VISTA

AmeriCorps; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

AmeriCorps seeks an EMPOWER:ABILITIES Grant Writer VISTA to drive fundraising efforts aimed at empowering individuals with disabilities. This full-time role involves researching grants, developing donor relationships, and implementing fundraising strategies to support independent living initiatives. The position offers valuable benefits, including education award options and health coverage.

Benefits

Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend

Health Coverage

Childcare assistance if eligible

Relocation Allowance

Living Allowance

Qualifications

• Experience in grant writing and fundraising preferred.
• Strong communication skills are necessary.
• Ability to work collaboratively with teams.

Responsibilities

• Research and identify potential funding sources.
• Develop and maintain relationships with sponsors and donors.
• Implement fundraising plans to meet financial needs.

Skills

Writing/Editing

Communications

Team Work

Fund raising/Grant Writing

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

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Empower:Abilities is a Center for Independent Living (CIL). Our mission is to remove barriers and empower independent living for all people with disabilities. Staff, leadership and board work closely together to increase opportunity and expand access through services of advocacy, information and referral, peer support, personal care (CDS and In-Home), independent living skills, assistive technology, community access, home modifications, transitions and youth services. We are part of a national network of CILs serving eight counties in Southwest Missouri including Christian, Dallas, Greene, Lawrence, Polk, Stone, Taney and Webster.

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Member Duties : 1. Research and identify potential funding sources by identifying and researching grants specific to the needs to empower: abilities. 2. Develop and maintains relationships with potential sponsors and donors throughout the community. 3. Develop and maintain a donor database which includes a log of any contacts made with potential donors and sponsors. 4. Oversee data entry and gift acknowledgment activities. Coordinate presentations to organizations, trade shows, fairs and businesses on the mission and needs of empower: abilities. 5. Develop and implement annual fundraising plan that meets the financial needs of empower: abilities. 6. Works with volunteers and staff to organize and implement successful fundraising drives and events. 7. Produce quality reports which demonstrate the anti-poverty and capacity building work being accomplished during your service term.

Program Benefits : Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Health Coverage* , Childcare assistance if eligible , Relocation Allowance , Living Allowance .

• For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits .
  
  

Terms

Permits attendance at school during off hours , Permits working at another job during off hours .

Service Areas

Community and Economic Development .

Skills

Writing/Editing , Communications , Team Work , Fund raising/Grant Writing .

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Summary

Program Type:

AmeriCorps VISTA

Program

EMPOWER:ABILITIES Grant Writer VISTA

Program Start/End Date

06/30/2024 - 07/12/2025

Work Schedule Full Time

Education level

High school diploma/GED

Age Requirement

Minimum: 18 Maximum: None

Program Locations MISSOURI

Languages

English

Accepting Applications

From 11/22/2024 To 07/02/2025

Contact Juli Jordan

1450 W Cambridge St

Springfield MO 65807

417-886-1188

Listing ID 125036

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Government Administration

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