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NLADA Development & Donor Engagement VISTA (TX, MI, NY)
 
 
 
Neighborhood Defender Service (NDS) is a national nonprofit public defense organization that provides holistic, community-based legal representation to individuals and families impacted by the criminal legal system. Through integrated criminal, civil, family, and reentry advocacy, NDS works to ensure access to justice for individuals and families experiencing poverty and involvement with the legal system Public defense programs are chronically underfunded, and many critical services rely on philanthropic support to remain accessible and effective. Strengthening development infrastructure allows NDS to sustain holistic defense services while enabling attorneys and advocates to focus on client representation. The Development and Donor Engagement Vista will help strengthen the internal systems that support philanthropic fundraising across the organization. This includes building donor data infrastructure, developing stewardship and fundraising communication tools, and organizing processes for identifying and tracking prospective donors. By establishing organized data systems and sustainable workflows, the VISTA will help ensure that development efforts remain efficient, transparent, and sustainable beyond the VISTA service year. 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.
 
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Member Duties : The VISTA member will strengthen the organization’s development infrastructure by building systems that support donor data management, stewardship, and fundraising outreach. The member will help organize and maintain donor records, assist in developing database structures that improve tracking and reporting, and create workflows for donor acknowledgments and engagement. The VISTA will also support the development of fundraising and stewardship communications, including solicitation and donor outreach materials. In addition, the member will conduct research to help identify potential new donors and develop systems for tracking prospective supporters. These efforts will strengthen the organization’s ability to sustain philanthropic support for holistic public defense programs.
 
Program Benefits : Relocation Allowance ,  Training ,  Living Allowance ,  Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  Housing ,  Stipend ,  Health Coverage* ,  Education award upon successful completion of service . 
 
 
*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorpsvista.imglobal.com/.
 
Terms :
Permits working at another job during off hours . 
 
Service Areas :
Housing ,  Public Safety ,  Community Outreach ,  Community and Economic Development . 
 
Skills :
Non-Profit Management ,  Fund raising/Grant Writing ,  Team Work ,  Computers/Technology ,  Writing/Editing ,  Communications ,  Law . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
NLADA Development & Donor Engagement 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 TEXAS ,  MICHIGAN ,  NEW YORK   New York City (inc. Long Island CT NJ NY)  
Accepting Applications
From  04/01/2026  To  07/13/2026 
Contact Anna Stolte-Huchim
1901 Pennsylvania Ave NW
Washington   DC   20006
6513002597
a.stolte-huchim@nlada.org
Listing ID 129157

       

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