About this role
Posting Description
Development Prospect Research VISTA
For one year, get paid to build sustainable solutions in a community, gain valuable hands on experience and prepare for your future. This full-time AmeriCorps service position offers a great opportunity to make an impact in the lives of others while building your own knowledge and skillset.
AmeriCorps VISTA members are Volunteers in Service to America who perform indirect service to build capacity and sustainable solutions.
What will you do?
The Development Prospect Research VISTA member will support the organization's fundraising efforts by establishing prospect research practices that strengthen fundraising across the affiliate and operationalize processes for long term, sustainable use.
- Research affiliate’s current process for prospect research and conduct research on industry standards and best practices. Document research and communicate findings to move forward with establishing effective prospecting practices.
- Based on the information gathered, draft improved prospect research strategies to develop a comprehensive prospecting process. The process will encompass prospect identification and qualification, wealth and philanthropic capacity assessments, donor news and trends monitoring, steps to maintain prospect data within the CRM system, and steps to share prospect information with development staff and executive leadership.
- Implement the new prospect research strategies and processes. Assist the host site in testing, evaluating, and revising the various parts of the strategy as needed to ensure success.
- Ensure that the prospect research strategies developed are sustainable, continuing at the host site after the completion of the VISTA term, by documenting the plan and training staff members.
This position will focus on fundraising aspects of Habitat affiliate operations.
Where will you serve?
Organization name: Atlanta Habitat for Humanity
Nearest metropolitan area: Atlanta, GA
Full-time staff: 110
Expected number of AmeriCorps members: 2
Number of homes to be built: 52
Activities and attractions: Atlanta offers a mix of world-class attractions, history, and entertainment that appeal to visitors of all ages. Popular highlights include the Georgia Aquarium, one of the largest aquariums in the world, and the World of Coca-Cola, where visitors can explore the history of the iconic beverage brand. History enthusiasts often visit the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park, while nature lovers enjoy the beautiful Atlanta Botanical Garden and the scenic Atlanta BeltLine. Other top attractions include Centennial Olympic Park, the High Museum of Art, and the historic Fox Theatre, making Atlanta a vibrant destination for culture, outdoor activities, and family-friendly fun.
Unique projects: Prospect Identification and Research Development Support Data Management & Analysis.
When will you serve?
Start dates are flexible and based on this location’s availability. Talk to the hiring manager for this position about start dates during your interview process. The start date will be 4-6 weeks from receiving an offer and no earlier than September 2026.
Benefits of AmeriCorps VISTA service
- Annual living allowance range of $25,637.60 for approximately one year of service.
- Segal Education Award of $7,395, upon successful completion of service.
- Forbearance for most federally guaranteed student loans.
- Health care benefits and enrollment in Employee Assistance Plan.
- Ten personal and 10 medical leave days.
- Personal and professional development opportunities.
- Childcare benefits, if you qualify.
- Noncompetitive eligibility status for federal employment for one year after successful completion of service.
- Relocation travel assistance for members relocating more than 50 miles to serve
Supplemental Benefits
Free housing provided by the affiliate.
Monthly $350 grocery gift card.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must hold one of the following citizenship statuses: US citizen, US National, Lawful Permanent Resident Aliens or is a person 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. Applicants must be at least 18 or older and have a high school diploma or GED.
What are we looking for?
Our ideal candidates
- Are passionate about developing sustainable solutions for a nonprofit organization.
- Demonstrate respect for diversity of opinion, experience, and background.
- Desire to gain hands-on experience in the affordable housing and nonprofit sector.
- Have experience working on a team.
- Possess stellar interpersonal communication skills.
- Are motivated and committed to serve full time and in person.
- A personal vehicle is required for service.