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The Women’s Resource Development VISTA, OneStar

The Women's Resource (TWR), located in Harris County, Texas, is dedicated to empowering Houston-area women and girls to achieve independence, productivity, and financial stability. Serving over 2,000 individuals annually, TWR focuses on those within the low to moderate income range, aiming to mitigate the challenges of unemployment and underemployment through comprehensive financial literacy programs. The AmeriCorps VISTA member at TWR will play an important role in amplifying the organization's capacity to fundraise, which is crucial for the expansion of its financial literacy initiatives. Through supporting major fundraising events, refining the fundraising infrastructure, and identifying strategies to enhance volunteer donation rates, the VISTA member will contribute to TWR's goal of creating sustainable financial literacy opportunities for its clients. These efforts are aimed at addressing and alleviating the cycle of poverty by equipping women and girls with essential financial skills, such as budgeting, saving, credit repair, and long-term financial planning. In addition to fundraising, the VISTA member’s responsibilities will encompass tracking and nurturing funder relationships and identifying new, lasting revenue streams to support the expansion of TWR's programming. By streamlining processes and ensuring the sustainability of these initiatives, the VISTA member will leave a lasting impact on the organization and the community it serves. On average, the VISTA member will serve in-person one day a week, and will teleserve 4 days a week. Additional days in-person may be required depending on the time of year and event planning.

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Member Duties : The Development VISTA member assigned to The Women's Resource will focus on enhancing the organization's fundraising capabilities to support and expand financial literacy programs for low-income women and girls in Harris County, Texas. Duties include assisting with major fundraising events, improving fundraising infrastructure, and devising strategies to boost donations from active volunteers. The VISTA will work on creating sustainable funding sources that extend beyond a single fiscal year, tracking relationships with current and potential funders, and streamlining operational processes to ensure longevity and efficiency. Primarily teleserving, with in-person requirements dictated by event schedules and planning needs, the member will play an important role in advancing The Women’s Resource's mission to aid women and girls in achieving financial independence and stability.

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


*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 : Community Outreach , Community and Economic Development .

Skills : General Skills , Writing/Editing , Non-Profit Management , Fund raising/Grant Writing , Team Work , Communications .



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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA

Program
The Women’s Resource Development VISTA, OneStar

Program Start/End Date
06/03/2024 - 06/02/2025

Work Schedule	Full Time

Education level
College graduate

Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None

Program Locations	TEXAS Houston/Galveston

Accepting Applications
From 04/03/2024 To 05/03/2024

Contact	Madison Teague
13100 Northwest Fwy
Houston TX 77040
512-298-1976
madison@onestarfoundation.org
https://thewomensresource.org/

Listing ID	122325


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