Independence Seekers Project Development Systems Coordinator

Who We Are: The Independence Seekers Project (ISP) is a disability-led nonprofit in Louisville, KY, centering adults with developmental disabilities through Disability Justice and economic empowerment. Operating from the accessible Louisville Pride Center, ISP addresses deep poverty by building self-reliance and systemic community support. Among participants, 22% subsist on under $5,000 per year. Where We Are Located: Located in historic Old Louisville/Jefferson County, KY, our accessible headquarters offers vibrant community connections and public transit access for candidates relocating to Louisville. What Members Will Do: As the ISP Development Systems Coordinator VISTA, you will build the financial infrastructure and grant development systems required to expand ISP's anti-poverty programs statewide. You will create a sustainable grant tracking engine, establish donor outreach systems, and design promotional campaigns to secure long-term funding independent of VISTA resources. Design a structured quarterly grant pipeline system to target health equity and workforce grants. Establish a donor cultivation database and quarterly newsletter system to build a monthly donor base. Develop marketing and community outreach templates to recruit low-income participants. Skills Needed: Organized, strong writers passionate about disability rights, grant development, and nonprofit sustainability. Why Join: Gain high-level grant writing, fundraising, and organizational development skills while receiving executive mentorship in vibrant Louisville, KY! Program Dates: 11/16/2026 - 11/15/2027. Contact: [email protected] and [email protected] Website: www.independenceseekersproject.org

Member Duties : Research healthcare and workforce grant opportunities to construct a sustainable, repeatable funding pipeline system that secures anti-poverty resources. Build a structured quarterly grant writing and reporting calendar to track compliance and test systems across live grant cycles. Develop outreach and marketing templates to recruit low-income community members with disabilities into anti-poverty programs. Establish an individual donor management system and quarterly newsletter template to build a monthly recurring donor base of at least 50 people. Note: All tasks are strictly capacity-building, including systems design, database creation, and process development, to ensure long-term anti-poverty impact without performing direct service or administrative staff duties.

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

Terms :

Permits attendance at school during off hours , Permits working at another job during off hours .

Service Areas :

Health .

Skills :

Computers/Technology , Fund raising/Grant Writing , Writing/Editing , General Skills , Team Work .

SUMMARY

Program Type:

AmeriCorps VISTA

Program

Independence Seekers Project Development Systems Coordinator

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

KENTUCKY

Languages

English

Accepting Applications

From 10/06/2026 To 11/30/2026

Contact

Amanda Stahl

1244 S 3rd St

Louisville KY 40203

6065848585

[email protected]

https://www.independenceseekersproject.org/

Listing ID

131201