The Community Coalition (TCC) Donor and Fund Development OneStar VISTA will build organizational capacity to fight poverty by developing donor relationships and creating a fund development plan to support the sustainability of the organization. This position will research fundraising principles and best practices for the creation of guidelines and implementation of the fund development plan. The VISTA will manage timelines for various fundraising activities as well as prepare and submit grant applications. Additionally, the VISTA will identify and develop corporate, community, and individual donor prospects and opportunities as well as a comprehensive communication plan to promote TCC to its donors and maximize public awareness of the fundraising activities of TCC.
Service Activities
Public Speaking, Team Work, Non-Profit Management, Leadership, Business/ Entrepreneur, Recruitment, Fundraising/Grant Writing, Community Organization, Communications, Writing/Editing
Community Need Addressed
The U. S. Census Bureau statistics of 2012-2016 shows that the poverty level in Texas is 15% with 20% of that being Jefferson County.
Position Outcomes
“Bridges of Hope Christian Women Job Corps” classes will empower women to acquire the skills needed to gain employment or further their education. The Education Support Program helps single mothers have an opportunity to get their degree and become self-sufficient and a viable asset to the community. TCC is seeking a Donor and Fund Development VISTA to diversity funding streams to enable program sustainability.
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
Competencies You Will Develop
Communication
Lead group discussion, Speak clearly, in precise language and in a logical, organized and coherent manner
Decisions
Accepts responsibility, Quickly respond with a back-up plan if a decision goes amiss
Planning
Create plan of action, schedule tasks so that work is completed on time, Demonstrate the effective allocation of time and resources efficiently, Drive decision making, Facilitate group planning, Set goals