Capacity Building-Fundraising

The AmeriCorps VISTA Fundraising & Development Manager will capacity build for Mi Patria PR's mission, enhancing the well-being of communities in Puerto Rico by addressing four programmatic areas: 1) Housing & Sustainability, 2) Emergency Response & Preparedness, 3) Veterans and Families, and 4)

Education:
Art & Music. The VISTA project will improve communities in Puerto Rico by recruiting and retaining volunteers to help with all project areas, to plan and evaluate projects related home rehabilitation, and to improve social-emotional skills of students (K-12) through art and music workshops. The project will also reach veterans and family members in preparation for workforce readiness. Mi Patria PR is currently retrofitting one abandoned school in Isabela, PR into a community resiliency center. Four VISTA members will contribute to the goals of the project by performing activities such as volunteer management, project coordination, data analysis, communications, community engagement and fundraising over the course of their service. The proposed VISTA project aligns with 1) economic opportunity, 2) education, 3) veteran and military families, and 4) disaster preparedness focus areas. Further help on this page can be found by clicking here . Member Duties : The AmeriCorps VISTA Fundraising & Development Manager will strengthen Mi Patria PR’s capacity by securing funding, building donor relationships, and expanding financial sustainability. They will research and write grants, develop fundraising campaigns, and identify corporate and community partnerships. The member will also create donor engagement strategies, track fundraising metrics, and support events that increase community investment in Mi Patria PR’s mission. Through strategic planning and resource development, they will enhance the organization’s ability to rebuild homes, support veterans, provide disaster relief, and empower youth through arts education. Program

Benefits:
Childcare assistance if eligible , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Housing , Health Coverage
* , Living Allowance , Relocation Allowance , Training .
• For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorpsvista.imglobal.com/ . Terms Car recommended , Permits attendance at school during off hours , Permits working at another job during off hours . Service Areas Community and Economic Development , Community Outreach , Children/Youth , Disaster Relief , Education , Entrepreneur/Business , Housing , Neighborhood Revitalization , Veterans . Skills Business/Entrepreneur , Communications , Community Organization , Computers/Technology , Fund raising/Grant Writing , Leadership , Public Speaking , Writing/Editing , General Skills , Team Work . Refine Search Summary Program Type: AmeriCorps VISTA Program Capacity Building-Fundraising & Development Manager Program Start/End Date 03/08/2027
- 03/07/2028 Work Schedule Full Time Education level College graduate Age Requirement Minimum: 18 Maximum: None Program Locations PUERTO RICO Languages English Spanish Accepting Applications From 11/12/2026 To 03/12/2027 Contact carmen santiago PO Box 2594 Isabela PR 00662 3475820130 csantiago@mipatria.org www.mipatria.org Listing ID 125829