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Athens Land Trust- VISTA Development Assistant
 
 
 
ALT believes in a holistic approach to sustainable development that addresses environmental, economic and community needs.Affordable housing program: ALT provides affordable housing for residents of Athens-Clarke County. Our goal is to help people buy homes so that they aren’t forced to rent their entire lives. Land Conservation Program: ALT works with landowners to protect forests, river and stream corridors, wetlands and other ecologically rich areas, working farmland, and scenic areas in and surrounding Athens-Clarke County. Protecting natural areas sustains critical ecosystem products such as clean air and water, wildlife habitat, biodiversity, water supply and productive soils. Community Agriculture Program: The Community Agriculture Program strives to support Athens Land Trust’s commitment to neighborhood revitalization by developing a sustainable local food system in some of Athens most food insecure communities, strengthening the local economy and building unity and wellness at the community level. The Community Agriculture Program accomplishes this through its Food Justice and Economic Development programs. Our programs work to promote food justice awareness; provide food insecure communities easy access to fresh, affordable natural foods; host education activities; support entrepreneur development; promotes sustainable agriculture and is dedicated to bringing communities in Athens together.
 
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Member Duties : The VISTA Development Assistant will work with the Outreach and Development Coordinator of ALT in building the current and future sustainability of ALT through fundraising, resource development, community outreach, collaboration, and networking. The major responsibilities are to maintain the database of members and donors, research grants. 1. Raise funds through grant writing, special events, and direct appeals for donations, including organizational memberships 2. Oversee fundraising campaigns and events 3. Work with staff and board to diversify and expand sources of funding 4. Maintain a database of grants and timelines to help ensure efficient reporting. 5. Help to brainstorm and plan new, profitable fundraisers/events 6. Assist with the implementation of a new web-based grant/donor database. 7. Maintain the database of members/donors and ensure timely communication with donors. 8. Work with staff to increase public awareness of ALT
 
Program Benefits : Health Coverage* ,  Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  Relocation Allowance ,  Living Allowance ,  Childcare assistance if eligible . 
 
 
*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits.
 
Terms :
Car recommended ,  Permits attendance at school during off hours ,  Permits working at another job during off hours . 
 
Service Areas :
Housing ,  Neighborhood Revitalization ,  Environment ,  Education ,  Community Outreach ,  Entrepreneur/Business ,  Children/Youth ,  Community and Economic Development . 
 
Skills :
Non-Profit Management ,  Computers/Technology ,  General Skills ,  Fund raising/Grant Writing ,  Writing/Editing ,  Communications . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
Athens Land Trust- VISTA Development Assistant
Program Start/End Date
05/26/2017  -   05/25/2018
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
College graduate
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None
Program Locations GEORGIA  
Languages
English
Accepting Applications
From  03/08/2017  To  04/07/2017 
Contact Kelsey Thompson
685 N Pope St
Athens   GA   30601
7066130122
kelsey@athenslandtrust.org
www.athenslandtrust.org
Listing ID 71987

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