Development Systems VISTA Specialist

The Development Systems VISTA Specialist will strengthen fundraising systems and organizational capacity to support long-term growth and expanded services for low-income communities. The VISTA Member will assess development practices and build tools that improve donor management, fundraising tracking, and cross-department collaboration. Activities include strengthening CRM infrastructure and data standards; developing donor segmentation and stewardship tools; creating reporting dashboards, campaign workflows, and sponsorship tracking systems; and documenting standard operating procedures. The member will research nonprofit fundraising best practices and recommend improvements to efficiency and sustainability. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and interested in nonprofit development, fundraising operations, project management, data systems, communications, or organizational development. Strong communication skills, comfort with technology, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively are important. Candidates with lived experience in mental health or addiction recovery or peer support are strongly encouraged to apply. Based in Portland, Oregon, The Peer Company is a peer-run nonprofit providing peer-delivered recovery services and workforce training. AmeriCorps VISTA benefits include a living allowance, health coverage, childcare and relocation assistance if eligible, training, and a choice of the Segal AmeriCorps Education Award or end-of-service stipend upon successful completion. The Peer Company also offers sponsor-funded housing assistance, if applicable, professional development, Peer Wellness Specialist Training, and access to the annual Peerpocalypse conference.

Member Duties : The VISTA will strengthen The Peer Company’s long-term fundraising capacity by assessing current development practices and designing sustainable systems for CRM use, donor-data organization, stewardship planning, reporting, campaign planning, and sponsorship tracking. The VISTA will research nonprofit development best practices; develop internal workflows, procedures, templates, dashboards, data standards, and donor-segmentation tools; and document standard operating procedures for staff use. The VISTA will collaborate with staff to pilot and refine these systems and develop recommendations for their long-term maintenance and implementation by organizational staff.

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

Terms :

Car recommended , Permits working at another job during off hours .

Service Areas :

Community and Economic Development , Community Outreach , Homelessness , Housing .

Skills :

Communications , Community Organization , Fund raising/Grant Writing , Writing/Editing , General Skills , Team Work .

SUMMARY

Program Type:

AmeriCorps VISTA

Program

Development Systems VISTA Specialist

Program Start/End Date

11/16/2026 - 11/15/2027

Work Schedule

Full Time

Education level

High school diploma/GED

Age Requirement

Minimum: 18 Maximum: None

Program Locations

OREGON

Languages

English

Accepting Applications

From 10/05/2026 To 10/30/2026

Contact

Tarra McCarthy

2740 SE Powell Blvd

Portland OR 97202

5037305963

[email protected]

Listing ID

130912