Regional Fundraising & Development Systems Builder

AmeriCorps; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 16,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare assistance

Education Award

End of Service Stipend

Health Coverage

Living Allowance

Training

Job summary

Reading Partners is seeking a Development and Fundraising Capacity Building VISTA to strengthen fundraising systems and campaign infrastructure for a national literacy nonprofit.

You will research prospects, build donor engagement processes, and collaborate with Reading Partners’ regions to create scalable tools and SOPs that outlive the service term. This full-time position includes benefits and a structured training experience in philanthropy and nonprofit development.

Qualifications

• Experience in nonprofit fundraising, prospect research, or donor engagement is preferred.
• Ability to research corporations, foundations, and community partners.
• Strong written communication, project management, and analytical skills.
• Interest in education and community partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Assess regional fundraising systems to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Research corporations, foundations, and community organizations and develop prospect profiles.
• Build and maintain prospect and partnership tracking systems.
• Develop standardized outreach and partnership materials.
• Create a donor stewardship framework, calendar, and resources.
• Analyze donor data to strengthen engagement and retention.
• Develop project plans, tracking tools, and resources for campaigns.
• Document processes and best practices for scalability.

Skills

Communications

Community Organization

Computers/Technology

Fund raising/Grant Writing

Job description

Reading Partners is seeking a Development and Fundraising Capacity Building VISTA to strengthen fundraising systems and campaign infrastructure for a national literacy nonprofit.

You will research prospects, build donor engagement processes, and collaborate with Reading Partners’ regions to create scalable tools and SOPs that outlive the service term. This full-time position includes benefits and a structured training experience in philanthropy and nonprofit development.