As part of this mission, Grace After Fire is seeking an AmeriCorps VISTA to assist in funding development, strategic planning and outreach for the longevity and continued stability of the organization. The AmeriCorps VISTA will be responsible for analyzing current funding trends, conduct a developmental needs assessment, and participate in corporate, community and state outreach efforts and activities. Review and create marketing materials to enhance development outreach. Establish and cultivate relationships with partnering programs to enhance collaboration. Research and create funding timelines for appropriate outreach initiatives including fundraising opportunities.
Service Activities
Recruitment , Veterans , General Skills , Leadership , Fund raising/Grant Writing , Public Speaking , Team Work , Non-Profit Management , Writing/Editing , Communications , Community Organization , Social Services .
Community Need Addressed
Grace After After Fire (GAF)is nonprofit organization who is dedicated to helping women Veterans help themselves by providing the tools to gain knowledge, insight, and self-renewal.
Position Outcomes
Grace After Fire empowers and guides women Veterans as they re-enter back into their communities, the workforce, and their homes. Grace After Fire's unique concept of working exclusively with women Veterans, confidential peer-to-peer outreach, and direct access to appropriate health and other support services serve as resources for women Veterans to discover ways to live healthy and be gainfully employed thus preventing one less Veteran from becoming homeless.
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
Demonstrate sensitivity and empathy, 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
Decisions
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