Catholic Charities Grant Development VISTA
Listed on 2026-02-09
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Non-Profit & Social Impact
Fundraising / Charity, Volunteer / Humanitarian, Non-Profit / Outreach, Community Health
Overview
This VISTA position is a part of Catholic Charities USA’s Family Strengthening Program, a national intermediary project. As a member, you will meet virtually with VISTA Leaders and other VISTAs serving throughout the country, all focused on alleviating poverty. The overall goal is to strategically manage the full lifecycle of grants—from pre-award to post-award—in order to advance the organization’s mission, enhance program and fiscal effectiveness, and maintain strong regulatory integrity.
The VISTA will support the grant management process to ensure that non federal grant-funded projects are compliant, efficient, and successful, building the capacity of Catholic Charities of Kansas City-St. Joseph to lift people out of poverty.
- Collaborate with staff, the CEO and board members to analyze the campaign strategy development.
- Coordinate fundraising campaigns including but not limited to: capital, annual, CEEAF
- Provide support for the campaign and staff to ensure goals are met.
- Cultivate and evaluate prospective donors.
- Schedule and facilitate meetings with prospective donors.
- Solicit donations by implementing strategic monthly donors group
- Track and record weekly campaign progress in the donor database.
- Write campaign communications.
- Keep campaign records of meetings, giving, and donor information.
- Aid in planning and facilitating cultivation events including major fundraisers and participation in smaller scale donor events
- Communicate cross-functionally with finance and operations to ensure goals are met.
- Supervise a database entry position after training them in our processes and Bloomerang
Program Benefits : Childcare assistance if eligible, Training, Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend, Relocation Allowance, Living Allowance, Health Coverage*.
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Permits working at another job during off hours, Car recommended, Permits attendance at school during off hours.
Service AreasHousing, Homelessness, Community and Economic Development.
SkillsComputers/Technology, Communications, Writing/Editing, Team Work, Research, detail oriented.
SummaryProgram Type:
Ameri Corps VISTA
Program: 25-26 Catholic Charities Grant Development VISTA
Program Start/End Date: 03/09/2026 - 03/08/2027
Work Schedule:
Full Time
Education level:
High school diploma/GED
Age Requirement:
Minimum: 18 Maximum:
None
Program Locations: MISSOURI
Languages:
English
Accepting Applications:
From 01/27/2026 To 05/01/2026
Amy Wiedmaier
8001 Longview Rd
Kansas City MO 64134
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