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NLADA - Resource & Grant Data Development, Santa Barbara, CA
 
 
 
This position will be filled on a rolling basis. Apply Today! Because the quality of justice in America should not depend on how much money a person has, National Legal Aid & Defender Association (NLADA) leads public defenders, community advocates, and civil attorneys to advance justice and expand opportunity for all by promoting excellent delivery of legal services for people who cannot afford counsel. NLADA’s AmeriCorps VISTA program, Defending Communities in Service, builds sustainable community relationships, data systems, and practices that allow public defender offices to more holistically support communities in need. This position partners with the Santa Barbara Public Defender Office to both maintain and increase funding for public defense. The Santa Barbara Public Defender Office leads the nation in data driven holistic defense practice, assisting clients from pre-trial to re-entry. Above all, they zealously defend clients to ensure that everyone has a fair shot in court. You’ll join a team of dedicated professionals who are passionate about data for good.
 
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Member Duties : The Santa Barbara County Public Defender’s model of holistic defense offers a team-based approach to addressing problems such as unemployment, homelessness, & addiction. This VISTA member will research new grants & fundraising. They will write & edit grant applications, compile support documents, submit & track grant applications, & coordinate with staff to accomplish these tasks. This VISTA will manage & analyze large data sets to assist the office in making evidence-driven decisions. We envision this VISTA partnering with stakeholders to report on grants we were able to secure over the past two years, including state and federal grants. Overall grant portfolio is approximately 20% of the Public Defender budget and success will be measured through quarterly progress reports.
 
Program Benefits : Living Allowance ,  Housing ,  Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  Training ,  Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Relocation Allowance ,  Education award upon successful completion of service ,  Stipend ,  Health Coverage* . 
 
 
*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits.
 
Terms :
Permits working at another job during off hours ,  Permits attendance at school during off hours . 
 
Service Areas :
Public Safety ,  Community Outreach ,  Community and Economic Development ,  Technology ,  Housing ,  Hunger ,  Homelessness ,  Veterans ,  Tribal ,  Ex-Offender Reentry . 
 
Skills :
Veterans ,  Non-Profit Management ,  Computers/Technology ,  Community Organization ,  Team Work ,  Law ,  Communications ,  Public Speaking ,  Fund raising/Grant Writing ,  Disaster Services ,  Business/Entrepreneur ,  Leadership ,  General Skills ,  Urban Planning ,  Social Services ,  Writing/Editing . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
NLADA - Resource & Grant Data Development, Santa Barbara, CA
Program Start/End Date
08/25/2025  -   08/25/2026
Work Schedule Full Time
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None
Program Locations CALIFORNIA  
Languages
English
Accepting Applications
From  03/27/2025  To  08/10/2025 
Contact Deepak Budwani
1100 Anacapa St
Santa Barbara   CA   93101
805-568-3470
dbudwani@countyofsb.org
Listing ID 112983

       

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