PSFW Organization Impact Specialist VISTA

PSFW Organization Impact Specialist VISTA

This project will disrupt poverty by expanding the reach of Parent Shield Fort Worth's programs, increasing funding and community outreach, and strengthening the organization's marketing impact. This will help PSFW in its mission to ensure that all children in Tarrant County will receive a high-quality education, inclusive of all students in these communities have the opportunity to develop their full potential, preparing them to become successful adults.

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Member Duties :
The VISTA member will research the organization, develop quality proposals, and write grants. The activities include researching and compiling demographics, researching funding sources, and drafting narratives. The VISTA member will also identify the resources needed by families to help them become self-sufficient and the organizations that provide these resources. These activities include creating a tracking system of organizations providing community resources to ensure an unduplicated count of organizations, coordinating joint events, projects, and initiatives with partners to maximize resources, and identifying new organizations to collaborate with.

The VISTA member will perform activities like creating compelling content, fundraising appeals, donor spotlights, and event invitations to improve the communication and marketing of PSFW.

Program Benefits :
Living Allowance , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Training , Health Coverage* , Childcare assistance if eligible , Relocation Allowance .

Terms :

Permits working at another job during off hours , Car recommended , Permits attendance at school during off hours .

Service Areas :

Education , Children/Youth , Community Outreach .

Skills :

Team Work , Communications , General Skills , Fund raising/Grant Writing , Education , Microsoft Office , Writing/Editing , Community Organization , Computers/Technology , Leadership .