NLADA Development & Donor Engagement VISTA (TX, MI, NY)

NLADA Development & Donor Engagement VISTA (TX, MI, NY) Neighborhood Defender Service (NDS) is a national nonprofit public defense organization that provides holistic, community-based legal representation to individuals and families impacted by the criminal legal system. Through integrated criminal, civil, family, and reentry advocacy, NDS works to ensure access to justice for individuals and families experiencing poverty and involvement with the legal system Public defense programs are chronically underfunded, and many critical services rely on philanthropic support to remain accessible and effective. Strengthening development infrastructure allows NDS to sustain holistic defense services while enabling attorneys and advocates to focus on client representation. The Development and Donor Engagement Vista will help strengthen the internal systems that support philanthropic fundraising across the organization. This includes building donor data infrastructure, developing stewardship and fundraising communication tools, and organizing processes for identifying and tracking prospective donors. By establishing organized data systems and sustainable workflows, the VISTA will help ensure that development efforts remain efficient, transparent, and sustainable beyond the VISTA service year. The VISTA member will serve at one of Neighborhood Defender Service's offices in Harlem (NY), Detroit (MI), or Hays County (TX). Members must reside within a reasonable commuting distance of the assigned host site. Further help on this page can be found by clicking here. Member Duties : The VISTA member will strengthen the organization's development infrastructure by building systems that support donor data management, stewardship, and fundraising outreach. The member will help organize and maintain donor records, assist in developing database structures that improve tracking and reporting, and create workflows for donor acknowledgments and engagement. The VISTA will also support the development of fundraising and stewardship communications, including solicitation and donor outreach materials. In addition, the member will conduct research to help identify potential new donors and develop systems for tracking prospective supporters. These efforts will strengthen the organization's ability to sustain philanthropic support for holistic public defense programs. Program Benefits : Training , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Housing , Health Coverage* , Living Allowance , Stipend , Education award upon successful completion of service , Relocation Allowance , Childcare assistance if eligible . Terms : Permits working at another job during off hours . Service Areas : Public Safety , Community Outreach , Housing , Community and Economic Development . Skills : Computers/Technology , Non-Profit Management , Writing/Editing , Fund raising/Grant Writing , Team Work , Law , Communications .

Created: 2026-04-15