Independence Seekers Project Development Systems Coordinator

AmeriCorps & Senior Corps; Kentucky; On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare assistance if eligible

Education Award or End of Service Stip

Health Coverage*

Living Allowance

Relocation Allowance

Stipend

Training

Job summary

The Independence Seekers Project (ISP) in Louisville, KY is seeking a Development Systems Coordinator VISTA to build financial infrastructure and grant development systems to expand ISP's anti-poverty programs statewide. You will create a sustainable grant tracking engine, establish donor outreach systems, and design promotional campaigns to secure long-term funding.

As a capacity-building role, you will design a structured quarterly grant pipeline and a donor cultivation database to grow a

Qualifications

• Experience with fundraising or grant writing
• Strong writing and editing skills; ability to prepare compelling grant proposals
• Ability to work in a team and manage multiple tasks in a capacity-building role

Responsibilities

• Research healthcare and workforce grant opportunities to construct a sustainable, repeatable funding pipeline system
• Develop a structured quarterly grant writing and reporting calendar to track compliance
• Create donor outreach systems and a monthly donor base campaign
• Establish a donor management system and quarterly newsletter template to engage supporters

Skills

Computers/Technology

Fund raising/Grant Writing

Writing/Editing

General Skills

Team Work

Job description

Independence Seekers Project Development Systems Coordinator

Who We Are: The Independence Seekers Project (ISP) is a disability-led nonprofit in Louisville, KY, centering adults with developmental disabilities through Disability Justice and economic empowerment. Operating from the accessible Louisville Pride Center, ISP addresses deep poverty by building self-reliance and systemic community support. Among participants, 22% subsist on under $5,000 per year.Where We Are Located: Located in historic Old Louisville/Jefferson County, KY, our accessible headquarters offers vibrant community connections and public transit access for candidates relocating to Louisville.

What Members Will Do: As the ISP Development Systems Coordinator VISTA, you will build the financial infrastructure and grant development systems required to expand ISP's anti-poverty programs statewide. You will create a sustainable grant tracking engine, establish donor outreach systems, and design promotional campaigns to secure long-term funding independent of VISTA resources.Design a structured quarterly grant pipeline system to target health equity and workforce grants.Establish a donor cultivation database and quarterly newsletter system to build a monthly donor base.Develop marketing and community outreach templates to recruit low-income participants.

Member Duties :

Research healthcare and workforce grant opportunities to construct a sustainable, repeatable funding pipeline system that secures anti-poverty resources.Build a structured quarterly grant writing and reporting calendar to track compliance and test systems across live grant cycles.Develop outreach and marketing templates to recruit low-income community members with disabilities into anti-poverty programs.Establish an individual donor management system and quarterly newsletter template to build a monthly recurring donor base of at least 50 people.Note: All tasks are strictly capacity-building, including systems design, database creation, and process development, to ensure long-term anti-poverty impact without performing direct service or administrative staff duties.

Program Benefits :

• Childcare assistance if eligible,Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend,Education award upon successful completion of service,Health Coverage*,Living Allowance,Relocation Allowance,Stipend,Training.

Terms :

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

Service Areas :

• Health.

Skills :

• Computers/Technology,Fund raising/Grant Writing,Writing/Editing,General Skills,Team Work.

Program Start/End Date

11/16/2026- 11/15/2027

Work Schedule

Full Time

Age Requirement

Minimum:18 Maximum:None

Program Locations

KENTUCKY

Languages

English

Accepting Applications

From 10/06/2026 To 11/30/2026

Contact

Amanda Stahl

1244 S 3rd St

6065848585