AmeriCorps is hiring: VISTA Grant Writer in Boise

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Jesse Tree is the Treasure Valley’s only eviction and homeless prevention-focused organization working on the front lines of the housing crisis, providing support and emergency rental assistance to low-income neighbors experiencing a temporary financial crisis and eviction. The Grant Writer will conduct the full range of activities required to prepare, submit, and manage grant proposals to foundation, corporate, and government sources, ultimately to raise funds to support Jesse Tree's rental assistance programs. The VISTA will also work directly with other VISTA members to coordinate and facilitate events, identify potential sponsors, and send out donor communications. The VISTA will ultimately improve Jesse Tree's grants program.

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Member Duties : The Grant Writer will increase fundraising to assist the organization in increasing its capacity and reach in the community by applying for annual and new grant funding and asking for donations from members of the community. 1.Assist in developing a grants submission plan with goals and objectives. 2. Conduct the full range of activities required to prepare, submit, and manage grant proposals to foundation and corporate sources. 3. Cultivate and maintain a portfolio of corporate and individual contacts to develop commitment to the organization. 4. Set up a process to organize meetings, make proposals, send thank you notes, and follow up with donors periodically. 5. Create records of prior grants received and create a calendar, handbook, or toolkit so that the activities can be picked up and carried on after VISTA support ends.

Program Benefits : Health Coverage* , Relocation Allowance , Education award upon successful completion of service , Childcare assistance if eligible , Living Allowance , Training , Stipend , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend .

• For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits .
  
  

Terms

Car recommended .

Service Areas

Community and Economic Development , Community Outreach .

Skills

Social Services , Law , Communications , Conflict Resolution , Fund raising/Grant Writing , Non-Profit Management , Community Organization , Public Health , Public Speaking , Leadership .

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Summary

Program Type:

AmeriCorps VISTA

Program

VISTA Grant Writer

Program Start/End Date

09/08/2025 - 09/07/2026

Work Schedule Full Time

Education level

College graduate

Age Requirement

Minimum: 18 Maximum: None

Program Locations IDAHO

Languages

English

Accepting Applications

From 08/01/2025 To 11/30/2025

Contact Evan Stewart

1121 W Miller St

Boise ID 83702

2083839486

grants@jessetreeidaho.org

Listing ID 100190

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Government Administration

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