AmeriCorps VISTA Development Associate

The VISTA Development Associate will contribute to the department’s goal of increasing the capacity of Womankind’s Development department, specifically of systems that handle in-kind, local and corporate donations. As a result of the VISTA’s efforts, we expect to see an increase in the number of local prospects, corporate prospects, and in-kind donors, all of which will increase overall fundraising and resource generation. Relationships with donors will be strengthened and systems for handling these donations will be enhanced.

Essential Functions:

• Assess Womankind’s current system for soliciting and managing local and in-kind donation
• Assess current system(s) for prospecting and managing corporate donors within Development department which includes dotted lines to board committees, CEO’s efforts, etc
• Design and launch new system(s) and/or tools for both local/in-kind and corporate donor management
• Train Womankind staff (Development and Operations) on new tools/procedures
• Review any current/past systems used for handling local and in-kind donations within both Client Services/Operations and Development departments and identify areas for improved efficiency
• Review results of both assessments with Development staff
• Identify any resources needed for new system(s) and dedicate time and effort to building out new system(s)
• Present new procedures to Development team and Operations and create new manuals/guides/instructions as needed to guide users moving forward
• Collaborate with management team to explore and solidify topics to be built out in Womankind’s Core Training 2.0

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Excellent ability to communicate orally and in writing to a wide range of people
• Effective planning, time management, and organization skills
• Proven ability to maintain good working relationships with a variety of people and groups
• Highly resourceful, self-directed, and flexible with excellent team coordination abilities
• Must be able to meet strict deadlines and adapt to changing deadlines
• Knowledge about dynamics of domestic violence, sexual violence, and human trafficking in immigrant communities preferred
• Deep commitment to Womankind’s mission
• To serve in AmeriCorps VISTA, applicants must have one of the following citizenship statuses: U.S. Citizens, U.S. Nationals, Lawful Permanent Residents, or persons legally residing in a state that have the following legal residency classifications: refugee, asylum or asylee, temporary protected status or deferred action for childhood arrivals (DACA) status. This is a requirement set by AmeriCorps.

Schedule:

The position will start in July 2024. This is a full-time (40 hours/week) year-long position. The schedule will be Monday-Friday (9 am-5 pm or 10 am-6 pm). The VISTA will be stationed in the Financial District, Manhattan (Womankind’s Headquarters). The first month of service will be fully in-person. After the first month, VISTAs can transition to a 3-day in-person, 2-day remote weekly schedule.

Benefits:

• Living Allowance ($2234/month) provided by AmeriCorps
• Relocation Allowance provided by AmeriCorps
• Travel Reimbursement
• Education award upon successful completion of service provided by AmeriCorps
• Health Coverage provided by AmeriCorps
• Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend provided by AmeriCorps
• Training
• and more!

How to Apply:

Please submit a cover letter and resume. Please also submit an application through the AmeriCorps Portal. Please refer to the AmeriCorps application guide for instructions on applying through AmeriCorps. We are accepting applications on a rolling basis until 5/27.