Fundraising AmeriCorps VISTA

Habitat for Humanity of Dane County Inc. • Madison, WI

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Serve with AmeriCorps VISTA at Habitat for Humanity of Dane County and help build long-term solutions to housing insecurity across Dane County. As the Fundraising VISTA, you’ll strengthen the systems that make affordable homebuilding possible; researching grants and donors, improving fundraising strategies, and enhancing donor data systems that support Habitat’s mission. This is a full-time, one-year national service role, ideal for someone exploring a career in nonprofit fundraising, development, or community impact. Rather than direct service, you’ll focus on capacity building; creating sustainable fundraising and operational improvements that last beyond your service year. You’ll gain hands-on experience in grant research, individual giving, donor databases, and nonprofit strategy while receiving professional development support, a housing allowance, and an education award. If you’re passionate about housing justice, eager to learn, and motivated to make a measurable difference, this VISTA role offers both impact and career-building experience.

Requirements

• Be 18 or older
• Be a U.S. citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident
• Commit to the full year of service
• Pass required background checks
• No industry specific training is required, just a heart for the mission

Nice To Haves

• Recent college graduates
• Career changers
• People exploring nonprofit, fundraising, or public service careers

Responsibilities

• Researching grants and donors
• Improving fundraising strategies
• Enhancing donor data systems

Benefits

• Living allowance ($957 paid every other week)
• Housing allowance ($500/month)
• Education Award ($7,395) OR End-of-Service Stipend ($1800)
• Health coverage during service
• Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) membership
• Professional development, training, and networking opportunities
• Non-Competitive Eligibility (NCE) for federal jobs after service
• Student loan deferment or forbearance for qualified loans
• Student loan interest accrual paid for qualified loans
• Childcare assistance (if qualified)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed