AFS CAL Development and Institutional Giving VISTA

AFS CAL Development and Institutional Giving VISTA For over 70 years, the Center for Arts-Inspired Learning (CAL) has provided high-quality arts education programs that empower youth across Northeast Ohio. As an affiliate of the Young Audiences Arts for Learning, CAL partners with schools, libraries, recreation centers, houses of worship, and community organizations to deliver arts‑integrated learning experiences in dance, theater, music, visual arts, digital arts, and more. CAL is committed to expanding access to arts education for youth in underserved and high-poverty communities where arts enrichment opportunities may be limited. Through these programs, CAL helps youth develop creativity, critical thinking, academic engagement, and social‑emotional skills that support long‑term success. The Development and Institutional Giving VISTA will strengthen CAL’s fundraising infrastructure by supporting grant development, donor research, donor data systems, and volunteer coordination efforts in collaboration with the Director of Development and leadership team. The position focuses on increasing organizational capacity to identify, pursue, and manage grant opportunities while improving development operations and foundational volunteer engagement systems. Member Duties Research grant opportunities, track deadlines, compile organizational data and supporting materials, and assist with grant readiness and reporting for smaller‑scale funding opportunities. Conduct donor research, maintain accurate contact information, segment donor lists, and update engagement activity in Salesforce to ensure accurate tracking. Develop foundational volunteer coordination systems through volunteer outreach, tracking, and engagement efforts. Assist with small fundraising events, including coordination, scheduling, and logistics support. Program Benefits Health Coverage Relocation Allowance Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend Childcare assistance if eligible Living Allowance Stipend Training Terms Permits working at another job during off hours Car recommended Permits attendance at school during off hours Service Areas Health Education Children/Youth Skills Fund raising/Grant Writing Recruitment Business/Entrepreneur Writing/Editing Community Organization #J-18808-Ljbffr AmeriCorps & Senior Corps