Pathways to Housing NY, Inc. has partnered with AmeriCorps VISTA to provide a 12 month, full time opportunity for a qualified Development Coordinator to raise funds in support of services to consumers who have histories of homelessness, psychiatric disability, substance abuse, criminal justice involvement, and other trauma. Pathways to Housing NY, Inc. is a nonprofit organization best known as the originators of the Housing First model. We seek to transform individual lives by ending homelessness and supporting recovery for those with psychiatric disabilities. We believe housing is a basic human right, and aspire to change the practice of homeless services by: providing immediate access to permanent independent apartments, without preconditions and setting the standard for services driven by consumer choice that support recovery and community integration.
RESPONSIBILITIES: The Development Coordinator is responsible for developing the financial resources needed to implement the community connections for recovery and employment program. In conjunction with the Director of Development, establish an annual development plan to ensure program meets fundraising goals. Execute fundraising plan by performing grant prospect research, developing grant proposals, researching high net worth individual donors, and assisting executives in making high dollar funding requests. Maintain relations between Pathways and current donors; contact them regularly, update them in their desired manner and acknowledge donors in an appropriate and timely fashion. Responsible for writing stewardship reports and ensuring that funder's requirements are met.
ABOUT AMERICORPS VISTA: AmeriCorps VISTA is the national service program designed specifically to fight poverty. Authorized in 1964 and founded as Volunteers in Service to America in 1965, VISTA was incorporated into the AmeriCorps network of programs in 1993. VISTA has been on the front lines in the fight against poverty in America for more than 45 years. Each year, AmeriCorps offers 75,000 opportunities for adults of all ages and backgrounds to serve through a network of partnerships with local and national nonprofit groups.
BENEFITS: VISTA offers a generous benefit package which includes relocation allowance up to $1,000 dollars, health coverage, child care benefit, 10 vacation and 10 sick/personal leave days, 10 paid holidays, and optional life insurance.
Each member receives a monthly subsistence allowance of $1,263.00. Federal income tax is withheld. Members may also be liable for state and local taxes.
Each member will be eligible for an End of Service Benefit: Education Award or Stipend at the end of the full year of service.
- The Education Award of $5,550 is payable to a lender or education institution, it could be used to repay all or part of outstanding qualified student loans or pay all or part of the cost for future qualified classes.
- Or, End-of-Service-Stipend of $1,500 is to be paid at the end of the term of service.
