Fund Development Coordinator VISTA

AmeriCorps; Alexandria (LA); On-site; USD 14,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Living Allowance

Health Coverage

Childcare assistance

Relocation Allowance

Training

Education Award

Job summary

Re-Entry Solutions in Louisiana seeks a Fund Development Coordinator VISTA to expand fundraising capacity by researching grants, organizing grant calendars, and strengthening donor and funder records.

This full-time AmeriCorps VISTA assignment focuses on proposal development, tracking deadlines, and building sustainable fundraising systems to broaden anti-poverty programs and community impact.

Qualifications

• Experience researching grants and developing funding proposals.
• Ability to maintain donor and funder records accurately.
• Experience organizing grant calendars and reporting timelines.

Responsibilities

• Strengthen fundraising and resource development systems.
• Support proposal development and deadline tracking.
• Help with donor engagement and sustainability planning.
• Improve reporting and data tracking processes.

Skills

Fundraising

Grant research

Donor relations

Proposal development

Grant calendar management

Education

Some college

Job description

This AmeriCorps VISTA service opportunity supports Re-Entry Solutions’ anti-poverty work by strengthening the systems, partnerships, and infrastructure needed to help justice-impacted individuals and other vulnerable populations move toward long-term stability and self-sufficiency. The VISTA member will not provide direct services. Instead, the member will build capacity so the organization can better connect participants to employment, education, housing, supportive services, and community-based opportunities that reduce barriers to economic mobility. The VISTA member’s work may include developing and improving community partnerships, researching and organizing resources, supporting grant and fund development efforts, strengthening outreach and communications, improving data tracking and reporting systems, assisting with program development, and helping create sustainable processes that increase organizational effectiveness and long-term impact. The member may also help expand employer engagement, volunteer development, referral pathways, and outcome measurement systems so that the organization can serve more people more effectively. Through this role, the VISTA member will help Re-Entry Solutions increase organizational capacity, improve coordination of anti-poverty initiatives, and strengthen the foundation for sustainable community impact. The overall goal is to help the organization grow its ability to support individuals and families facing economic hardship by creating stronger systems that lead to greater access to opportunity, reduced barriers, and improved long-term outcomes.

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Member Duties

The AmeriCorps member serving as Fund Development Coordinator will build organizational capacity by strengthening Re-Entry Solutions’ fundraising and resource development systems. The member will help research grant opportunities, organize grant calendars, maintain donor and funder records, support proposal development, assist with tracking deadlines and submissions, and help improve reporting and resource development processes. The member may also assist with developing funding materials, organizing supporting documents, and strengthening systems for grants, donor engagement, and sustainability planning. This role will not provide direct client services, but will focus on building the funding infrastructure needed to support long-term growth, stronger anti-poverty programming, and expanded community impact.

Program Benefits

• Living Allowance
• Health Coverage*
• Childcare assistance if eligible
• Relocation Allowance
• Training
• Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend

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Terms

None

Service Areas

None

Skills

Social Services .

Program Type

AmeriCorps VISTA

Program

Fund Development Coordinator VISTA

Program Start/End Date

05/04/2026 - 05/03/2027

Work Schedule

Full Time

Education level

Some college

Age Requirement

Minimum: 18 Maximum: None

Program Locations

LOUISIANA

Languages

English

Accepting Applications

From 04/03/2026 To 04/02/2027

Contact

Sandra Candy Christophe

1617 Branch St

Alexandria LA 71301

3187158179

[e-mail]

https://www.reentrysolutions.org/