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

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