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Grant Writing Volunteer for a New Nonprofit Description: Embrace Abilities, a nonprofit less than a year old, is seeking a grant writer to help us navigate the world of funding opportunities. While we are a young organization, we are rapidly growing and in need of financial support to sustain and expand our programs. We understand that our age may be a factor in grant eligibility, but we are hopeful that with the right expertise, we can find funders willing to support our mission. Who We Are: Embrace Abilities is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting neurodiverse and special needs children and teens on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. We host free events that build social connections and provide resources for families. Founded in 2024, we are working hard to meet the needs of the community and establish a solid foundation for continued growth. Responsibilities: Research and identify grant opportunities suitable for young, small nonprofits. Write compelling grant proposals and supporting documents. Collaborate with our team to gather relevant information and meet submission requirements. Create a system to track grant opportunities and deadlines. Qualifications: Previous grant writing experience, particularly with nonprofits. Familiarity with securing funding for early-stage organizations is a plus. Strong research and writing skills, with attention to detail. Ability to work independently and effectively communicate with the team. Why Volunteer? This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on a new organization working to create lasting change. Your grant writing skills will help us secure funding that will allow us to continue providing free, inclusive events for neurodiverse children and their families.
Date Posted: Sep 22, 2024
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escription: Embrace Abilities, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting neurodiverse children and families, is seeking a creative volunteer to help design animated intros for our two upcoming video segments, "Kenzie's Corner" and "Ask the Allies." We want these intros to align with our bright, colorful branding and include space to easily insert changing topic titles. If you have animation or video editing experience and enjoy working with nonprofits, we’d love your help! Who We Are: Embrace Abilities is a nonprofit organization that provides free, inclusive events and activities for neurodiverse and special needs children and their families on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. We are launching two new video segments: Kenzie's Corner: Short, TikTok-style videos where our board member Kenzie, an allied professional, shares her thoughts on various topics. Ask the Allies: A podcast-style video segment where allied professionals answer pre-submitted questions from our community. Responsibilities: Create animated YouTube intros (5-15 seconds each) for both video segments. Ensure intros are aligned with our bright, colorful branding and energetic tone. Design intros with a placeholder for inserting changing topic titles. Collaborate with our team to incorporate feedback and finalize the animations. Qualifications: Experience with animation, video editing, or motion graphics. Familiarity with tools like Adobe After Effects, Canva, or similar platforms. Strong creative skills and attention to detail. Ability to work with bright, colorful, and family-friendly designs. Why Volunteer? Your creativity will help us establish a professional and engaging online presence while staying true to our fun, vibrant brand. Your work will directly support our mission to connect with and serve more families through educational and entertaining content.
Date Posted: Sep 22, 2024
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Are you passionate about social media and growing nonprofit organizations? Embrace Abilities is looking for a skilled volunteer familiar with social media analytics to help us expand our reach without relying heavily on paid ads. If you have the knowledge and experience to develop organic growth strategies, we’d love to have you on our team! Role: Social Media Analytics Specialist Commitment: Flexible hours, remote opportunity Duration: Ongoing with potential for longer-term involvement Responsibilities: Analyze our current social media presence and identify growth opportunities Develop strategies to increase engagement and reach organically Track and measure the effectiveness of social media campaigns using analytics tools Recommend best practices and create a growth plan tailored to our nonprofit’s goals Collaborate with our team to optimize content and build an engaged online community Skills Needed: Experience with social media analytics tools (e.g., Facebook Insights, Instagram Analytics, Hootsuite, etc.) Strong understanding of organic growth strategies on social media platforms Ability to develop data-driven recommendations Excellent communication and collaboration skills Passion for supporting nonprofits and making a positive impact in the community About Us: Embrace Abilities is dedicated to supporting neurodiverse children and their families along the Mississippi Gulf Coast. We provide free activities and events to help children build social skills, make friends, and connect families in a supportive community. Why Volunteer with Us? By volunteering your skills, you'll play a crucial role in helping Embrace Abilities grow our online presence and reach more families who can benefit from our services. Your expertise will directly influence our ability to connect, engage, and impact the community we serve. Interested? Send us a message at b.lee@embraceabilitiesms.org with your experience and why you’re interested in this role. We can’t wait to hear from you!
Date Posted: Oct 7, 2024
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Are you passionate about helping nonprofits grow and make a difference in the community? Embrace Abilities is looking for a dedicated volunteer to assist with sponsorship research as part of our fundraising efforts! Role: Sponsorship Research Assistant Commitment: Flexible hours, remote opportunity Duration: Ongoing with potential for longer-term involvement Responsibilities: Research and identify potential sponsors and funding opportunities Gather contact information and company details for outreach Help develop a list of businesses and organizations that align with our mission Our Mission: At Embrace Abilities, we are dedicated to supporting neurodiverse children and their families along the Mississippi Gulf Coast. We offer a range of activities and events designed to foster social skills, build friendships, and create a supportive community for families. All our events are free to families to ensure everyone can participate without financial barriers. Skills Needed: Strong research and organizational skills Detail-oriented and self-motivated Ability to work independently and meet deadlines Experience in fundraising or nonprofit work is a plus, but not required! Why Volunteer with Us? By joining our team, you'll play a vital role in helping us continue our mission of providing support, activities, and a sense of community for families navigating the challenges of raising neurodiverse children. Your efforts will directly impact the resources we can provide and the connections we build with the community. Interested? Send us a message at b.lee@embraceabilitiesms.org to learn more or apply. We can't wait to work with you!
Date Posted: Oct 7, 2024
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Embrace Abilities, a first-year nonprofit organization, is seeking a knowledgeable volunteer to help ensure that our accounting and financial processes are set up correctly. As we navigate our early stages, we want to make sure we’re handling everything from expenses to donations accurately and in compliance with nonprofit regulations. If you have experience in nonprofit accounting, your guidance will be invaluable to us. Who We Are: Embrace Abilities is a nonprofit that supports neurodiverse and special needs children and families on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. We provide free, inclusive events that build community and offer support to families in need. As a young organization, it’s critical that we establish sound financial practices to ensure our sustainability and growth. Responsibilities: Review our current financial setup, including QuickBooks entries and processes. Ensure we are compliant with nonprofit accounting standards and IRS regulations. Provide guidance on proper tracking of donations, grants, and expenses. Help develop financial reporting systems to maintain transparency with our stakeholders. Qualifications: Experience with nonprofit accounting and financial management. Familiarity with QuickBooks Knowledge of IRS compliance and nonprofit tax requirements. Strong attention to detail and ability to explain financial concepts clearly. Why Volunteer? Your expertise will help ensure our nonprofit is financially healthy and compliant, enabling us to focus on delivering impactful programs for the families we serve. Your support will lay
Date Posted: Sep 22, 2024
