<p>25-26 Rainbow Labs Development VISTA</p> <p>Rainbow Labs is a Los Angeles-based nonprofit committed to empowering LGBQ+ youth and other historically marginalized communities through mentorship, education, and sport. We envision a world where every young person has access to supportive environments that foster personal growth, authentic self-expression, and lifelong success. By combining the power of mentorship with innovative youth programming, we help young leaders build confidence, develop critical life skills, and cultivate meaningful relationships with peers and mentors who reflect and respect their identities. Founded during the COVID-19 pandemic in response to the growing isolation and challenges facing youth, Rainbow Labs has grown into a leading force for youth development in Los Angeles County. We provide year-round mentorship programs, after-school enrichment, mental health-informed physical activity programming, and community-wide engagement opportunities that are culturally responsive and trauma-informed. At Rainbow Labs, we don't just support young people - we work with them. Our youth shape our programs, inform our priorities, and help guide our mission. This deep commitment to co-creation makes Rainbow Labs a truly youth-powered organization. The Development VISTA will play a central role in strengthening Rainbow Labs' development infrastructure - ultimately helping the organization broaden and diversify its funding base and increase leverage of resources to fight poverty through intentional youth sports and education programming. This opportunity is ideal for someone passionate about social justice, LGBQ+ rights, youth development, and nonprofit sustainability. The work of this VISTA Member will directly support our mission by ensuring we can continue to provide life-changing services to hundreds of youth across LA County. Further help on this page can be found by clicking here.</p> <p>Member Duties : The VISTA at Rainbow Labs will be part of the 25-26 Coach Across America nationwide VISTA cohort. The Development VISTA will: identify individual, corporate, and foundation prospects that align with Rainbow Labs' mission and programming; work one-on-one with a Monday.com consultant to build and document a prospecting and donor management system; develop and document Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for data entry, tracking, and reporting; collaborate with the Executive Director and program team to co-author small to mid-size grant proposals; collect, organize, and maintain documentation relevant to grant applications and reports; support event planning efforts, including pre-event logistics, donor tracking, and post-event communications; and design and launch new donor engagement efforts, such as birthday pledges, monthly giving clubs, fitness events, and personalized touch points.</p> <p>Program Benefits : Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Living Allowance , Health Coverage* , Relocation Allowance , Training , Childcare assistance if eligible .</p> <p>Terms :</p> <p>Permits working at another job during off hours , Permits attendance at school during off hours .</p> <p>Service Areas :</p> <p>Education , Health , Children/Youth .</p> <p>Skills :</p> <p>Youth Development , General Skills , Writing/Editing , Team Work , Communications .</p>