Catholic Charities Community Services’ Philanthropy Department strengthens community impact through fundraising, volunteerism, marketing, and engagement. This VISTA will support community-building efforts by expanding sustainable in-kind donation resources and deepening engagement with local faith-based groups, civic partners, and businesses. Your work will directly enhance the organization's capacity to provide critical resources to individuals and families experiencing homelessness, poverty, and housing instability. This position centers on two key strategies: (1) building systems for resource development and donor stewardship, and (2) launching a Community Storybank & Impact Gallery to collect and share powerful stories from volunteers, donors, and those served. You will begin by researching best practices and developing a plan to cultivate and track in-kind donations, including the creation of outreach tools, event templates, and donor recognition systems. In tandem, you'll design an infrastructure for collecting, organizing, and sharing impact stories that align with agency programs and priorities. As these systems are implemented, you’ll help ensure community voices are amplified and donor relationships are deepened through authentic, values-driven storytelling. By the end of your term, you will have built a sustainable foundation for long-term volunteer and donor engagement that advances CCCS’s mission of compassionate service.
Member Duties : AmeriCorps member will expand community partnerships and develop sustainable systems for in-kind resource development and storytelling. They will conduct outreach to faith-based groups, businesses, and civic partners, while designing tools for donor tracking, recognition, and reporting. Members will launch a Community Storybank & Impact Gallery to share the voices of those served, volunteers, and donors, increasing visibility and emotional connection to CCCS’s mission. They will evaluate engagement strategies, implement marketing materials, and train staff to ensure sustainability. These efforts will support individuals and families experiencing poverty, housing instability, and homelessness.
Program Benefits : Training , Living Allowance , Relocation Allowance , Health Coverage* , Stipend , Childcare assistance if eligible , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Education award upon successful completion of service .
Terms :
Permits working at another job during off hours , Permits attendance at school during off hours , Car recommended .
Service Areas :
Community Outreach , Housing , Hunger , Veterans , Homelessness , Children/Youth .
Skills :
Team Work , Fund raising/Grant Writing , Community Organization , Communications .
26-27 Catholic Charities Resource Development VISTA-Phoenix
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None
Program Locations
ARIZONA Phoenix/Mesa
From 06/01/2026 To 08/31/2026
https://www.catholiccharitiesaz.org/
