NLADA Grant Writer VISTA- (TX, MI, NY)

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Neighborhood Defender Service (NDS) is a national nonprofit public defense organization that provides holistic, community-based legal representation to individuals & families impacted by the criminal legal system. Through integrated criminal, civil, family, & reentry advocacy, NDS works to ensure access to justice for individuals & families experiencing poverty & involvement with the legal system Public defense programs are chronically underfunded, & many critical services rely on philanthropic support to remain accessible & effective. Strengthening development infrastructure allows NDS to sustain holistic defense services while enabling attorneys & advocates to focus on client representation. Many components of holistic public defense, including civil legal services, eviction defense, immigration advocacy, & reentry support, rely on philanthropic funding to remain accessible & sustainable. Institutional grants from foundations & other funders play an essential role in supporting these services. The Grant Writing & Institutional Fundraising VISTA will help strengthen the organization's capacity to pursue & manage institutional funding. The VISTA member will research potential foundation funders, organize funder information, & help develop proposal & reporting tools that support the organization's fundraising efforts. The member will also help develop standardized proposal language & templates that improve how NDS communicates program impact to philanthropic partners. By strengthening grant research systems, proposal development processes, & institutional fundraising infrastructure, the VISTA will help ensure that the organization can sustain & expand holistic public defense programs serving communities impacted by poverty. The VISTA member will serve at one of Neighborhood Defender Service's offices in Harlem (NY), Detroit (MI), or Hays County (TX). Members must reside within a reasonable commuting distance of the assigned host site. Further help on this page can be found by clicking here.

Member Duties : The VISTA member will strengthen the organization's institutional fundraising infrastructure by building systems that support grant research, proposal development, and funder engagement. The member will research potential foundation and institutional funders aligned with the organization's mission and organize funder profiles and tracking tools. The VISTA will assist in developing grant proposal templates, organizing program narratives, and preparing materials that communicate the organization's impact to funders. The member will also help establish systems for tracking grant opportunities, submissions, and reporting deadlines. These efforts will help strengthen the organization's ability to secure and manage philanthropic funding that sustains holistic public defense programs. Program Benefits : Housing , Living Allowance , Stipend , Health Coverage , Childcare assistance if eligible , Education award upon successful completion of service , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Relocation Allowance , Training . For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorpsvista.imglobal.com/. Terms :

Permits attendance at school during off hours , Permits working at another job during off hours . Service Areas :

Community and Economic Development , Community Outreach , Public Safety , Housing . Skills :

Computers/Technology , Team Work , Writing/Editing , Fund raising/Grant Writing , Communications , Non-Profit Management . Refine Search SUMMARY Program Type: AmeriCorps VISTA Program NLADA Grant Writer VISTA- (TX, MI, NY) Program Start/End Date 07/13/2026 - 07/12/2027 Work Schedule Full Time Education level College graduate Age Requirement Minimum: 18 Maximum: None Program Locations NEW YORK , TEXAS , MICHIGAN Accepting Applications From 05/31/2026 To 07/13/2027 Contact Anna Stolte-Huchim 1901 Pennsylvania Ave NW Washington DC 20006 651-300-2597 a.stolte-huchim@nlada.org Listing ID 129174

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