The Sanneh Foundation Fundraising & Development VISTA Responsibilities

• Institutionalize TSF trainings by creating a customized training video library of webinars that can guide future TSF fundraising and development team members in uniquely identifying, acquiring, and retaining individual, corporate and/or civic donors/partners 


• Develop a Year-Round Grants Calendar and Grants Management Calendar that supports the system of writing, editing and submitting grant applications           


• Update Library of Institutional Assets formed by preceding AmeriCorps VISTA Service Members that contain a knowledge base of new materials developed


• Expand and improve documentation systems for all correspondence, donations received, sponsors procured, volunteers, etc.


• Grow the institutional knowledge of the organization by improving how the organization captures stories of triumph and stories of success—exhibited by Dreamline participants and/or as it relates to the elimination of poverty—in real-time


• Develop community relationships to procure auction items and sponsorships for fundraising events

• Must be at least 18 years old


• Have a high school diploma or GED


• Be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. National or have status as a Lawful Permanent Resident Alien

• Interest in youth, service, education, and non-profit work


• Strong written and oral communication skills


• Ability to deal effectively with a variety of tasks, priorities, and people in order to meet goals


• Self-motivated, able to work in a team, take initiative and work independently


• Able to present oneself in a highly professional manner and be an ambassador of the program


• Work or volunteer experience with organizations serving youth or underserved communities


• Car is highly recommended


• Ability to set priorities and manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines


• Ability to work independently as well as cooperatively in a team environment


• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Apps


• Prefer Associate’s Degree or higher

Weekly Schedule

• AmeriCorps VISTA Members serve in a full-time capacity for a minimum of 40 hours per week during their term of service


• AmeriCorps VISTA Members may NOT be in school full-time or have another full-time position and serve