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3 people are interested
Grant Coordinator
ORGANIZATION: Children's Discovery Academy
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3 people are interested
Children's Discovery Academy is a board of directors that is a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) nonprofit seeking to increase the quality childcare opportunities in Gratiot County, MI.
With the assistance of the board, a Grant Coordinator would be responsible for finding and applying for grants in efforts to fundraise approximately 1 million dollars to purchase and open a childcare center.
Currently, Gratiot County does not have any centers* for childcare, and when school is not in session, over 4,000 children in Gratiot County aged 0-13 (over 80%) do not have access to licensed childcare.
This is a community need, and we need more volunteers to make this goal a reality.
Our board currently meets once a week for 2.5 hours at the Alma Library. Board members take on some responsibilities outside of meetings such as publication development, fundraising, community engagement, research, public events, and others as needed. All outside responsibilities are volunteer-based, not assigned.
Our mission is to provide high quality, affordable childcare while fostering a positive community relationship.
Our Vision is a community enriched with empowered parents and quality childcare.
We believe all parents deserve to be empowered- to gain or maintain employment or continue their education- knowing that their children are in a safe, nurturing and enriching environment with qualified caregivers.
Contact us today to help make a difference in Gratiot County that will last for future generations!
*Gratiot County does not have any childcare centers that enroll children aged 0-13 years-old, is open 12 hours/day, 5 days/week, year-round.
More opportunities with Children's Discovery Academy
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Children's Discovery Academy
Location:
PO Box 692, Alma, MI 48801, US
Mission Statement
Mission: to provide high quality, affordable childcare, while fostering a positive community relationship. Vision: a community enriched with empowered parents and quality childcare.
Description
What is Children's Discovery Academy?
We are a new board of directors working to open a nonprofit childcare center. We operate primarily in Alma, MI. However, we are searching for building locations in all of Gratiot County, and serve the population of Gratiot County.
Gratiot County doesn't have enough licensed childcare to support the 5,184 children aged 0-13 years-old potentially needing childcare. When school is not in session (before and after school, half days, school breaks, snow days and delays, etc), 88% of Gratiot County's population aged 0-13 years do not have access to childcare. This creates a major problem for parents trying to obtain or maintain employment or go to school. This also presents a major problem for employers of Gratiot County trying to hire dependable employees.
Our current activities include community outreach and relationship building, fundraising, and finding a location for a childcare center.
Contact us today if you are interested in getting involved with Children's Discovery Academy!
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
500 E. Superior StreetAlmaAlma, MI 48801
DATE POSTED
August 2, 2019
SKILLS
- Child Care
- Fundraising
- Business Development
- Financial Planning
- General Education
- Grant Writing / Research
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- 3 hours/wk in meetings, some work outside meetings
- Writing in a professional capacity