Waukesha Free Clinic: AmeriCorps VISTA Member

Goal of the Overall VISTA Project: The Development, Data, and Community Engagement Coordinator VISTA will build the organization’s long-term capacity to support healthy futures by strengthening fundraising systems, data management processes, and community engagement infrastructure. While the VISTA will assist with fundraising activities connected to the organization’s 50th Anniversary, this work is intentionally designed to create sustainable systems—including documented procedures, reusable tools, and diversified donor strategies—that will continue to generate resources and community support well beyond the VISTA’s term of service that improve the clinic’s ability to raise funds, track and communicate impact, strengthen Objective of the Assignment Fund Development & SustainabilityCapacity Outcome: Improved organizational ability to generate sustainable financial resources independent of VISTA support. Member Activity (01/11/2026 - 02/06/2027): Develop and document standardized fundraising workflows, timelines, and templates that can be reused for future campaigns beyond the anniversary year.Create donor tracking and stewardship systems to support long-term relationship management and diversified funding streams.Assist in analyzing fundraising data to identify trends, opportunities, and strategies for future growth. Objective of the Assignment Data Collection, Data Management and Data UseCapacity Outcome: Increased ability of staff to use data to inform decision-making, demonstrate impact, and support funding efforts. Member Activity (01/11/2026 - 02/06/2027): Review and strengthen existing data collection methods related to programs, services, and community impact.Develop clear data-management protocols, including naming conventions, storage locations, and access guidelines.Create written guides and templates that enable staff to consistently collect, analyze, and report data Objective of the Assignment Community Engagement SystemsCapacity Outcome: Stronger, repeatable community engagement practices that can be maintained by staff after the VISTA term concludes. Member Activity (01/11/2026 - 02/06/2027): Develop outreach and engagement materials that can be adapted for future initiatives and audiences.Support the documentation of successful engagement strategies, partnerships, and communication practices.Help design systems for tracking community interactions, partnerships, and outcomes Objective of the Assignment Data Management and ReportingCapacity Outcome: Increased ability of staff to use data to inform decision-making, demonstrate impact, and support funding efforts. Member Activity (01/11/2026 - 02/06/2027): Learn and support the clinic’s Wisconsin CareHub data systemHelp maintain accurate client and program data within the systemAssist with creating reports and pulling data to support grant applications, fundraising, and program evaluationDevelop written guides or training materials to support staff and volunteer use of the system as neededSupport future data system improvements and transitions if applicable Objective of the Assignment Research and Capacity Building ProjectsCapacity Outcome: Increased ability of staff to use data to inform decision-making, demonstrate impact, and support funding efforts. Member Activity (01/11/2026 - 02/06/2027): Research potential pharmacy-related systems and processes, including possible participation in Dispensary of HopeCompare software options, workflows, and implementation needs related to pharmacy operationsAssist with gathering information, creating summaries, and supporting planning discussionsHelp identify operational improvements that strengthen clinic capacity and sustainability