Opportunities From: Spark

The Colorado Grants Guide Research Volunteer will help develop and manage the Colorado Grants Guide® by updating the live database and researching funders who provide support to Colorado nonprofits and communities using public information like organizational websites and accessing annual reports, IRS tax documents, and other financial information. You will gain in-depth knowledge of the Colorado and national grantmaking landscape and strengthen research skills necessary to sustain a nonprofit organization.

Major Responsibilities:

· Efficiently research and update funder profiles using a variety of online and public resources

· Work with proprietary and confidential information

· Communicate with the Program Coordinator to ensure profile accuracy

· Provide insight and expertise as we launch our new platform

· Help develop new strategies and opportunities that can benefit the subscriber’s experience

Qualifications:

· General computer and online research proficiency

· Data entry experience preferred

· Self-motivated with excellent analytical skills

· Highly organized and detail oriented

· Access to a computer and Internet

Commitment:

Weekly schedule is flexible. A minimum commitment of 2 hours (including check-in) per week for 8 weeks is required.

To Apply:

Please complete the Application Form. Applications accepted on an ongoing basis.

Support:

· Training for this position will be provided

· Weekly check-in for questions and guidance

The F2S Program Coordinator VISTA will be involved in curriculum development, program planning, building sustainability for programming, recruiting and managing volunteers, fundraising, and ongoing professional development. They will engage youth and community members to build, maintain, and expand school gardens through a start-to-finish growing season. They will coordinate educational programs with 8 schools during the school year and educational programs throughout the summer. Programs include farm field trips, guest visits, summer camps, garden clubs, and youth farmers markets. Members provide outreach and engagement at community events to promote Farm to School and the organization’s programs and mission. The Farm to School program addresses poverty through providing equitable access to healthy and local foods, connecting students and youth to the earth and their community, and by providing educational opportunities and classes.   Member Duties:  The F2S VISTA will serve alongside staff and administration to develop, fund, and launch culturally-relevant curriculum and school food and garden programs. The VISTA will serve alongside the AmeriCorps Garden Educators to effectively and efficiently build out the Farm to School program through curriculum development, recruitment and retainment of volunteers, and fund development. The F2S Program Coordinator VISTA will also strengthen systems for efficiency and sustainability of food access programs, including localizing the procurement and purchasing of local produce and expanding on-site gardens based on produce needs, by serving in conjunction with school staff and community volunteers. Qualifications: Be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national or a lawful permanent resident alien of the U.S. High school diploma or GED required; must be at least 18 years old  Pass required criminal background checks, including a National Sex Offender Website search, to serve with at-risk or vulnerable populations. AmeriCorps service is contingent on passing these background checks. If background checks have not been resolved by the conclusion of a member’s training, they will be placed on administrative hold until they meet the clearance threshold. Be willing and able to complete 1700 required hours of service (52 weeks) by April 9, 2024. English fluency, with clear and concise communication skills.  This is a full-time AmeriCorps position. Must be able to serve a total of 40 hours per week. Days and hours may range from Monday to Sunday and from 9am to 7pm Mountain time. Schedule will be determined by the host site’s needs. The host site recognizes that all state holidays will be treated with the same expectation as working on the weekends. Those that are scheduled to work and make calls, will still be expected to work. All regularly scheduled meetings will be cancelled on state holidays. To Apply:

Please review the Service Opportunity Listing. You will be prompted to either create an account or log in to the My AmeriCorps Portal (my.americorps.gov) to apply.

Become part of a high-performing, fast-paced development and fundraising team! The Fund Development Associate VISTA will increase CRC’s capacity through strategic development planning, research, writing, and strengthening the development infrastructure at CRC by tracking interactions, engagement and cultivation of clients, partners, and donors. Greater financial stability will allow for more individuals to access resources provided by CRC to alleviate poverty. Member duties: 1.) The VISTA will strategically engage and partner with other VISTA members, staff members, nonprofits, funders, and individual donors to increase funding for CRC 2.) The VISTA will effectively write and apply for funding to support CRC. 3.) The VISTA will support organizational fund development through the implementation of lead generation, fund development, and donor retention strategies.   Member Duties:  The VISTA will support fund development by: Research prospective corporate, state government, and foundation grants that align with CRC; Utilize CRC’s funding data to develop a comprehensive map of funding opportunities; Coordinate the development of metrics that will track conversion rates and donor acquisition costs; Make recommendations on practices, metrics, and the overall return on investment for fund development strategies; Gain skills through training in grant writing for nonprofits and community organizations to better serve CRC; Draft, review, and edit grant narratives and reports; Utilize successful funding request materials to develop long-standing master grant documents; Identify and apply for diverse funding opportunities; Collaborate with to develop a CRC annual Colorado Gives Day campaign; Implement donor engagement and appreciation opportunities; Evaluate the success of CRC’s individual donor engagement based on 2022 end of year giving. Qualifications: Be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national or a lawful permanent resident alien of the U.S. High school diploma or GED required; must be at least 18 years old  Pass required criminal background checks, including a National Sex Offender Website search, to serve with at-risk or vulnerable populations. AmeriCorps service is contingent on passing these background checks. If background checks have not been resolved by the conclusion of a member’s training, they will be placed on administrative hold until they meet the clearance threshold. Be willing and able to complete 1700 required hours of service (52 weeks) by April 9, 2024. English fluency, with clear and concise communication skills.  This is a full-time AmeriCorps position. Must be able to serve a total of 40 hours per week. Days and hours may range from Monday to Sunday and from 9am to 7pm Mountain time. Schedule will be determined by the host site’s needs. The host site recognizes that all state holidays will be treated with the same expectation as working on the weekends. Those that are scheduled to work and make calls, will still be expected to work. All regularly scheduled meetings will be cancelled on state holidays. To Apply:

Please review the Service Opportunity Listing. You will be prompted to either create an account or log in to the My AmeriCorps Portal (my.americorps.gov) to apply.

Community Resource Center (CRC), a Denver based nonprofit, supports, strengthens, and galvanizes change-makers across the nonprofit ecosystem, working together to create a more equitable Colorado. As an innovator and statewide convener, CRC listens to partners’ challenges and considers new ways to provide support and access to tools most needed by organizations throughout the state. A significant and ongoing challenge faced by small, rural-based, and BIPOC-led and serving nonprofits is access to grant funding. Often, smaller organizations lack the staff capacity to conduct research for, write, and develop systems for management and reporting on grants. The GrantCorps VISTA will combat this barrier by engaging with rural nonprofits addressing poverty and building their capacity through fund development and grant writing. They will gain valuable insight and experience in fund development by initiating grant research, grant proposal and report preparation, resource mapping, and creation of grant and budget tracking tools. This second-year VISTA will continue compiling records throughout their term of service to establish best practices for this new model of capacity building and create tools to regularly evaluate success. They will create an implementation plan and provide recommendations for subsequent VISTA member(s) for improvements to increase success. This role will address the sustainability of services to low-income communities, and the streams of funding that make access to those services possible. By doing so, the VISTA will increase the ability of our partners to improve educational, health, housing, and professional development outcomes.   Member Duties:  The Statewide Data Analyst GrantCorps VISTA will: 1) Use CRC’s Colorado Grants Guide (CGG) and other platforms to identify funding opportunities, deadlines, and key donor details and develop customized recommendations for rural nonprofits 2) Provide orientation to those using the CGG to help them navigate the tool 3) Plan and initiate an outreach campaign 3) Collaborate with their supervisor and partner organizations to draft, review, and edit grant narratives and grant reports 4) Improve efforts to engage statewide funders and nonprofits in research on effective grant application and reporting tools 5) Research diverse funding opportunities 6) Implement updates and expansions of CGG profiles and content 7) Utilize CRC’s collection of statewide funding data to make recommendations for organizations in rural communities 8) Engage with grant tracking and CRM systems, developing recommendations for CRC and partner organizations to effectively utilize these tools.   Qualifications: Be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national or a lawful permanent resident alien of the U.S. High school diploma or GED required; must be at least 18 years old  Pass required criminal background checks, including a National Sex Offender Website search, to serve with at-risk or vulnerable populations. AmeriCorps service is contingent on passing these background checks. If background checks have not been resolved by the conclusion of a member’s training, they will be placed on administrative hold until they meet the clearance threshold. Be willing and able to complete 1700 required hours of service (52 weeks) by April 9, 2024. English fluency, with clear and concise communication skills.  This is a full-time AmeriCorps position. Must be able to serve a total of 40 hours per week. Days and hours may range from Monday to Sunday and from 9am to 7pm Mountain time. Schedule will be determined by the host site’s needs. The host site recognizes that all state holidays will be treated with the same expectation as working on the weekends. Those that are scheduled to work and make calls, will still be expected to work. All regularly scheduled meetings will be cancelled on state holidays. To Apply:

Please review the Service Opportunity Listing. You will be prompted to either create an account or log in to the My AmeriCorps Portal (my.americorps.gov) to apply.

Community Resource Center (CRC), a Denver based nonprofit, supports, and strengthens change-makers across the nonprofit ecosystem, working together to create a more equitable Colorado. As a statewide convener, CRC listens to partners’ challenges and considers new ways to provide support and access to tools most needed by organizations. An ongoing challenge faced by small, rural-based, and BIPOC-led and serving nonprofits is access to grant funding. Often, smaller organizations lack the capacity to conduct research for, write, and develop systems for management and reporting on grants. The GrantCorps VISTA will combat this barrier by engaging with rural nonprofits addressing poverty and build their capacity through fund development and grant writing. The VISTA will assist in securing resources and sustainability for rural nonprofits by researching grant opportunities and writing and submitting strong grant proposals. They will gain valuable insight and experience in fund development by crafting and initiating grant applications for these nonprofits. This second-year VISTA will continue to provide one-on-one grant writing services to rural nonprofits to fund their programs, projects, and general operating needs. The VISTA member will increase the ability of these smaller rural, BIPOC-led and serving, nonprofits’ access to funding opportunities, leveling the philanthropic playing field. This role will address the sustainability of services to low-income communities, and the streams of funding that make access to those services possible. By doing so, the VISTA will increase the ability of our partners to improve educational, health, housing, and workforce development outcomes. CRC staff will support the VISTA member and enhance their opportunities for professional development and future employment. CRC is looking for committed and passionate individuals to join this ground-breaking initiative to bridge the access gap and work towards a more equitable future.   Member Duties:  The Grantwriting Specialist VISTA will: 1) Gain skills and receive training in grant writing for nonprofits and community organizations 2) Develop templates and tools for the nonprofit organizations to utilize in future grant applications 3) Plan and initiate potential opportunities for program, project, and organizational evaluation to better meet the needs of more partner organizations 4) Collaborate with their supervisor and partner organizations to draft, review, and edit grant narratives and grant reports 5) Leverage relationships with funders and front range funding entities to increase access for rural and bipoc led nonprofits 6) Apply for diverse funding opportunities to ensure long term sustainability7) Utilize CRC’s collection of statewide funding data to make recommendations for organizations 8) Engage collaboratively with other VISTAs to create grant tracking and CRM systems, developing recommendations for CRC and partner organizations to effectively utilize these tools   Qualifications: Be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national or a lawful permanent resident alien of the U.S. High school diploma or GED required; must be at least 18 years old  Pass required criminal background checks, including a National Sex Offender Website search, to serve with at-risk or vulnerable populations. AmeriCorps service is contingent on passing these background checks. If background checks have not been resolved by the conclusion of a member’s training, they will be placed on administrative hold until they meet the clearance threshold. Be willing and able to complete 1700 required hours of service (52 weeks) by April 9, 2024. English fluency, with clear and concise communication skills.  This is a full-time AmeriCorps position. Must be able to serve a total of 40 hours per week. Days and hours may range from Monday to Sunday and from 9am to 7pm Mountain time. Schedule will be determined by the host site’s needs. The host site recognizes that all state holidays will be treated with the same expectation as working on the weekends. Those that are scheduled to work and make calls, will still be expected to work. All regularly scheduled meetings will be cancelled on state holidays. To Apply:

Please review the Service Opportunity Listing. You will be prompted to either create an account or log in to the My AmeriCorps Portal (my.americorps.gov) to apply.