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2 people are interested
Development Associate
ORGANIZATION: Accessibility Bridge Corporation
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2 people are interested
The mission of Accessibility Bridge Corporation, a 501 (c) 3 organization, is to promote inclusion and create access for children and adults with disabilities in all areas of their communities.
We provide wraparound supports to people with disabilities who are seeking higher levels of independence and inclusion in the areas of education, housing, employment, athletics, and social skills.
We do this by partnering with and supporting communities and organizations to help them build their knowledge and capacity to support people with disabilities by developing programming, implementation plans, data collection and monitoring systems that will improve desirable outcomes in inclusive settings.
The Development Associate works with the Executive Director, Stewardship Manager, and other staff members to carry out fund development and event support activities. The Development Department is responsible for donor database management, direct mail, foundation and corporation relations and donor cultivation/solicitation. The department also assists with other outreach activities.
The ideal candidate will have a passion for and support the Mission of Accessibility Bridge and be able to confidently share our mission when interacting with donors, volunteers, and the general public. This candidate will also be outgoing and have the confidence to interact with a variety of people positively, comfortably, and enthusiastically.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Reporting to the Executive Director, the Development Associate increases, diversifies, and identifies new funding opportunities. Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Identifying and cultivating relationships with corporations, foundations, sponsors, donors and supporters, resulting in additional funding support
- Partnering with the Executive Director in managing her role in outreach to grantors, sponsors, donors, and supporters
- Preparing and submitting timely grant applications, proposals, reports, and acknowledgements (will work with stewardship coordinator to get this done)
- Assisting with fundraising events and smaller events to secure sponsorships and donations
- Identifying and managing online fundraising initiatives
- Maintaining accurate grant/donor/sponsorship data
- Position is virtual and can be performed at home on a personal computer. Must be located within the United States.
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About Accessibility Bridge Corporation
Location:
4660 Crain Hwy, #1622, White Plains, MD 20695, US
Mission Statement
The mission of Accessibility Bridge Corporation, a 501 (c) 3 organization, is to promote inclusion and create access for children and adults with disabilities in all areas of their communities. We are a volunteer-run organization that provides wraparound supports to people with disabilities who are seeking higher levels of independence and inclusion in the areas of education, independent living, employment, athletics, and social skills. We do this by partnering with and supporting communities and organizations to help them build their knowledge and capacity to support people with disabilities by developing programming, implementation plans, data collection and monitoring systems that will improve desirable outcomes in inclusive settings.
Description
Dee Sapp, founder and Executive Director of Accessibility Bridge has a son with an intellectual impairment and autism. There were many obstacles and barriers created by people, systems & programs that lacked both the empathy and knowledge it took to instruct and interact with a person with different abilities. The "one size fits all" approach to services and assistance proved more of a detriment than as support.
Believing that her son deserved equitable opportunities for an independent and successful life, she sought meaningful & accommodating ways for him to thrive. Researching programs, schools, employers, and therapists she learned that there's a world of inclusive communities that her son could tap into if she was willing to let him leave the "comfort" of his current community in order to experience it. Therefore, Accessibility Bridge Corporation was formed.
Disability has moved from a physical or medical perspective to one that incorporates a person’s physical, social, & intellectual background. Strides are being made to make the world more accessible for people with disabilities; but, more work is required to meet their needs.
We address areas of inclusion & equity for PWD relating to community development, education, healthcare, athletics, social systems, employment, and accessibility. Our signature programs operate nationally: Crossing Bridges, Mentoring, Brick 44 Athletic Initiative, and Educational Equity. We have other community-based programs such as our Winter’s Closet and Food Pantry.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.
DATE POSTED
January 25, 2023
SKILLS
- Data Entry
- Donor Management
- Fundraising
- Community Outreach
- People Skills
- Relationship Building
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- minimum 2 hours per week
- The ideal candidate will have a passion for our mission and be able to confidently share our mission when interacting with donors, volunteers, and the general public. Outgoing, confident personality is a must. Must be located in the US