The Fund Development Associate VISTA will increase CRC’s capacity through strategic development planning, research, writing, and strengthening the development infrastructure at CRC by tracking interactions, engagement and cultivation of clients, partners, and donors. Greater financial stability will allow for more individuals to access resources provided by CRC to alleviate poverty.
Service Activities
The VISTA will support fund development by: 1. Research prospective corporate, state government, and foundation grants that align with CRC; 2. Utilize CRC’s funding data to develop a comprehensive map of funding opportunities; 3. Coordinate the development of metrics that will track conversion rates and donor acquisition costs; 4. Make recommendations on practices, metrics, and the overall return on investment for fund development strategies; 5.Gain skills through training in grant writing for nonprofits and community organizations to better serve CRC; 6. Draft, review, and edit grant narratives and reports; 7. Utilize successful funding request materials to develop long-standing master grant documents; 8. Identify and apply for diverse funding opportunities; 9.Collaborate with to develop a CRC annual Colorado Gives Day campaign; 10. Implement donor engagement and appreciation opportunities; 11. Evaluate the success of CRC’s individual donor engagement based on 2022 end of year giving.
Community Need Addressed
increased funding opportunities, capacity building
Position Outcomes
increased funding opportunities, increased systems built for sustainable fundraising and individual giving
Benefits
Childcare assistance if eligible, Education award upon successful completion of service, Health coverage, Living allowance, Non-competitive eligibility (federal jobs), Relocation allowance (if applicable), Stipend, Student loan forbearance, Training
Housing Stipend of $500/month
Skills you will gain
Entrepreneur Communications , Public Speaking , Communications , Education , Non-Profit Management , Community Organization , Leadership , General Skills , Writing/Editing , Fund raising/Grant Writing , Computers/Technology .
Competencies You Will Develop
Communication
Demonstrate sensitivity and empathy, Lead group discussion, Listen to and consider others' viewpoints, Maintain open lines of communication with others, Speak clearly, in precise language and in a logical, organized and coherent manner, Turn taking, Write cleary and effectively
Creativity & Problem Solving
Able to identify and define the problem, Capable of generating possible solutions, Communicate the problem to appropriate personnel, Improvise, Provide relevant expertise, Select and implement well-considered solution
Teamwork
Derive consensus, Develop constructive working relationships and maintain them over time, Establish a high degree of trust and credibility with others, Interact professionally and respectfully with supervisors and co-workers, Stay positive and outcome oriented, Use appropriate strategies and solutions for dealing with conflicts and differences to maintain a smooth workflow
Decisions
Accepts responsibility, Anticipate the consequences of decisions, Identify and prioritize the key issues involved to facilitate the decision making process, Involve people appropriately in decisions that may impact them, Quickly respond with a back-up plan if a decision goes amiss
Tools
Carefully consider which tools or technological solutions are appropriate for a given job, Consistently choose the best tool or technological solution for the problem at hand, Operate tools and equipment in accordance with established operating procedures, safety standards, and ethical guidelines, Seek opportunities to improve knowledge of tools and technologies that may assist in streamlining work and improving productivity
Planning
Able to prioritize various competing tasks, Create environment of contribution, Create plan of action, schedule tasks so that work is completed on time, Demonstrate the effective allocation of time and resources efficiently, Effectively delegate tasks, Set goals
Service
Be pleasant, courteous, professional and respectful when dealing with internal and external customers or clients, Honor the privilege of being able to work with and for those being served, Provide personalized, prompt, and efficient service to meet the requirements, requests and needs of customers, Recognize the importance of maintaining privacy and confidentiality of those being served, Understand and anticipate the needs of others, Understand the importance of one's role in the functioning of the organization, Understand the significance of maintaining a healthful and safe environment