Regional Fundraising Systems Architect (VISTA)

AmeriCorps; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare assistance

Education Award

End of Service Stipend

Health Coverage

Living Allowance

Training

Job summary

Reading Partners in Oakland is seeking a Development and Fundraising Capacity Building VISTA to strengthen fundraising systems, prospect research, and donor engagement across regions.

You will build tracking tools, support campaigns, and develop repeatable processes while gaining experience in nonprofit fundraising and partnerships.

This full-time role offers the chance to impact literacy programs nationwide and collaborate across Reading Partners' regions.

Qualifications

• Experience with prospect research or donor engagement is a plus.
• Strong research, written communication, and project management skills.
• Interest in nonprofit development, philanthropy, education, or community partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Assess regional fundraising systems, workflows, and development practices to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Research corporations, foundations, businesses, and community organizations aligned with Reading Partners' mission and develop prospect profiles.
• Build and maintain prospect and partnership tracking systems and identify opportunities for financial and in-kind support.
• Develop standardized outreach and partnership materials for Reading Partners staff.
• Create a donor stewardship framework, calendar, and reusable communication and recognition resources.
• Analyze donor and prospect information to identify opportunities to strengthen engagement and retention.
• Develop project plans, tracking tools, and resources to support fundraising campaigns and annual appeals.
• Organize development resources and document repeatable processes, best practices, and standard operating procedures.

Skills

Prospect research

Fundraising

Donor engagement

Data management

Corporate partnerships

Communications

Community Organization

Computers/Technology

Grant Writing

Job description

Reading Partners in Oakland is seeking a Development and Fundraising Capacity Building VISTA to strengthen fundraising systems, prospect research, and donor engagement across regions.

You will build tracking tools, support campaigns, and develop repeatable processes while gaining experience in nonprofit fundraising and partnerships.

This full-time role offers the chance to impact literacy programs nationwide and collaborate across Reading Partners' regions.