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Community Growth Fund Programs Capacity Building
 
 
 
The Community Growth Fund (CGF) is a community development financial institution (CDFI) that believes all people, families, and communities deserve an equal opportunity to flourish. Our residential real estate and transportation loans provide the flexible capital needed to build vibrant communities in Southwestern Pennsylvania and West Virginia where everyone can thrive. CGF is a sister organization to the Pittsburgh Community Reinvestment Group, which empowers community development organizations in the region to achieve economic justice and racial equity. PCRG's VISTA program enhances organizational capacity while cultivating leadership. The program has been successful in advancing the careers of VISTA members, who are given opportunities for professional development through classes, conferences, etc. About 70% of VISTAs have gone on to positions at community non-profits, while the other 30% have pursued higher education, often supported by the end-of-service education award.
 
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Member Duties : The VISTA will build the capacity of the CGF by creating a comprehensive process to communicate our array of lending products to potential low- and moderate-income borrowers, assisting with purchase/rehab/project development for affordable housing, and Ways to Work loan programs marketing. The VISTA will research and analyze processes, procedures, and documents to improve the effectiveness, impact, and sustainability of our programs. They’ll also create and implement processes to build capacity and capital to meet the financial needs of underserved communities. Additionally, the VISTA will refine office management protocols to increase the use of loans, technical assistance and other products that we deploy to reduce poverty through strategic investments in organizations and individuals. Finally, they will generate materials for product training classes to increase the number of borrowers. The VISTA will learn about CDFI operation, grant writing, and assessing community capital needs.
 
Program Benefits : Relocation Allowance ,  Training ,  Health Coverage* ,  Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  Living Allowance ,  Childcare assistance if eligible . 
 
 
*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits.
 
Terms :
Permits attendance at school during off hours ,  Permits working at another job during off hours . 
 
Service Areas :
Neighborhood Revitalization ,  Community and Economic Development ,  Housing . 
 
Skills :
Counseling ,  Education ,  Fund raising/Grant Writing ,  Computers/Technology ,  Team Work ,  Writing/Editing ,  Communications ,  Teaching/Tutoring . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
Community Growth Fund Programs Capacity Building
Program Start/End Date
07/31/2023  -   07/31/2024
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
College graduate
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None
Program Locations PENNSYLVANIA   Pittsburgh  
Languages
English
Accepting Applications
From  07/18/2023  To  02/01/2024 
Contact Walter Burlack
1901 Centre Ave
Pittsburgh   PA   15219
412-391-6737
wburlack@cgfund.org
cgfund.org
Listing ID 119844

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