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The Grants and Development Coordinator will assist LEO’s Chief Program Officer with developing fundraising strategies and identifying funding priorities and potential resources, and composing and editing funding applications. The member will support LEO’s development by collaborating with other VISTA members to evaluate current program efforts and LEO media presence for context and effectiveness and to build coherent and culturally competent community engagement programming.  

 

Responsibilities: 

– Communicate with potential donors to determine viable fundraising options  

– Develop and present fundraising strategies to LEO’s Chief Program Officer and Fellow VISTAs  

– Collaborate with Chief Program Officer, Program Coordinator, and fellow VISTA members to evaluate strengths and areas of improvement in programs and media presence  

– Learn grant searching and proposal writing skills and implement them to compose and edit funding applications  

– Coordinate with partner agencies to review current volunteer programs and procedures 

– Review LEO’s Volunteer Programs and internal policies 

– Interview volunteers and clients for effectiveness and satisfaction 

– Develop policies and procedures for the self-sustaining volunteer program where needs of culturally and economically diverse communities are met, identified, and barriers to participation are removed.  

 

The ideal candidate would possess: 

– Superior writing skills  

Strong attention to detail and organizational skills; 

Strong work ethic and commitment to producing high-quality projects  

Excellent interpersonal strengths with a desire to build relationships among staff, clients, and donors; 

– Exceptional critical and creative thinking skills to assist team in identifying new development goals  

– Ability to multi-task while managing a workload in a fast-paced, changing, and flexible environment; 

– Experience working with diverse collaborators with cultural competency in mind, or a strong willingness to learn and grow in these areas  

– Enthusiasm for increasing productivity and improving methods, approaches, and systems; 

-Be willing to work bi weekly night and weekend events

Commitment to continuous learning within a collaborative work space  

– Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite is a plus  

– Proficiency in Spanish is a plus  

 

If you are interested in the position, but do not meet all the requirements above, we still encourage you to apply. 

 

VISTA Member Benefits: 

In House Training 

$1,276.52 bi-weekly living allowance; LEO provides an additional $500 monthly rent stipend; $6,895 Segal Education Award after completion of a full-year of service*  

Health care coverage 

Experience in nonprofit management; professional development 

Student loan forbearance or deferment, accrued interest will be covered 

Childcare subsidy, where applicable 

Relocation allowance for members who are moving over 50 miles  

10 personal days, 10 sick days, + holidays observed by LEO (will not count against 10 personal nor sick days) holidays observed by LEO will not be counted toward days off 

*The Segal Education Award can be used to: 

  1. Repay a qualified student loan; or, 
  2. Pay the cost of attending a qualified institution of higher education 
  3. Or, the member can choose an end of service cash stipend, approximately $1,800 for a full year of service, instead of the Segal award. 

  

This job is: 

A good fit for recent college / high school graduates who are looking to develop their professional skills in a workplace 

– A good fit for those specifically interested in non-profit work and grant writing  

A good fit for applicants who have been out of the workforce for the past 6 months or more 

A good job for someone just entering the workforce or returning to the workforce with limited experience and education 

A job for which all ages, including older job seekers, are encouraged to apply 

A job for which people with disabilities are encouraged to apply 

A job for which experienced military candidates are encouraged to apply 

 

To apply: Submit your resume and cover letter to heatherc@leoinc.org and we will be in touch with you about the next steps. If you have any questions about this position, please email heatherc@leoinc.org  

 

 

 



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