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Resource Development VISTA

International Rescue Committee
United States, Florida, Tallahassee
1310 Cross Creek Circle (Show on map)
Mar 20, 2025
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future. BACKGROUND: The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Domestically, our 29 offices across the US ensure new arrivals have food, shelter, clothing and support to gain self-sufficiency. SCOPE OF VISTA WORK: The VISTA will gain exposure to the operations of a large international organization while practicing and applying Grant Management methods to maximize the reach of IRC programming in Florida. RESPONSIBILITIES: Work with the Florida Development Team to review IRC Florida's donor prospecting strategy. Grow a database for opportunities identified and conduct ongoing research related to pre-award grant opportunities. Update grants calendar regularly. Attend grants webinars and information sessions. Draft grant proposals for the Development Team to review. Provide support as needed in other areas of identified projects. LEARNING OBJECTIVES: The VISTA will: Gain experience in grant management, which is a crucial skill to move up in the non-profit sector. Learn the pre-award process for building a funding portfolio in a non-profit. Learn the basics of proposal development and play a key role in ensuring proactive responses to business development needs. Develop an in-depth understanding of IRC Resettlement, Asylum, & Integration programming. Gain experience drafting and writing grants of aligned projects. VISTA will work out of the Tallahassee, Florida office. MEMBER DUTIES: Work with the Florida Development Team to review IRC Florida's donor prospecting strategy, expand a work plan for continued implementation of strategy and monitor the workflow of the Resource Development Team. Grow and update a database for funding opportunities and conduct ongoing research related to pre-award grant opportunities. Assist with preparing notifications of opportunities. Attend grants webinars and information sessions to understand funding opportunities' requirements and prepare opportunity summaries. Draft grant proposals following funder requirements. Prepare Letters of Interest, Letters of Introduction and Expression of Interest documents to prospective donors and family sponsors. Work with the Resource Development Team and Interns to raise the visibility and credibility of IRC Florida by providing information about IRC's client needs, IRC's programs, and opportunities to engage with IRC as a donor, partner, volunteer, or intern. Minimum Qualifications: College graduate or undergraduate in a related field of International Relations/Development, Social Work, Global Human resources, Learning and Development; Non-Profit Management, International Business, or other relevant fields. Comfort with research, organizing content, and liaising with staff. Strong writing skills. Excellent organizational skills, effective communication and interpersonal skills, and ability to collaborate. Ability to use basic functions of Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office programs English fluency is required. This position begins May 5, 2025 and ends May 6, 2026. The VISTA will work in the Tallahassee office and will work remotely 1 day per week. This position will report to the Development Director. Please apply directly on AmeriCorps at the following link:https://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/viewListing.do?id=125816&fromSearch=false Standard of Professional Conduct:The IRC and the IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way - our Code of Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability, and Equality.