The Disability Allies is nonprofit organization with the mission of connecting young adults with and without disabilities. In order to accomplish this goal, we will help our participants improve their social skills and partner with community organizations to plan social events. Our events are open to anyone that has a disability, knows someone with a disability or is supportive of people with disabilities.
Job DescriptionPosition Summary:
The Disability Allies (DA) is dedicated to providing social opportunities to connect young adults and children with and without disabilities. The Fundraising Coordinator is a part time position that involves a commitment of a few hours a week. You must be willing to join us at our monthly committee meetings at the Milltown Public Library at 10am on the Second Saturday of the Month. The Fundraising Coordinator is responsible for assisting the Development Associate with expanding the relationships between the organization and its donors in addition to conducting monthly fundraisers.
Responsibilities:
The Fundraising Coordinator is responsible for assisting the Development Associate with expanding the relationships between the organization and its donors in addition to conducting monthly fundraisers. The Fundraising Volunteer is responsible for assisting the Development Associate with the following tasks
1. Seek out new and follow-up with potential and existing donors
2. Obtain non-monetary donations from businesses such as supplies and/or gift cards
3. Develop and implement a system to acknowledge and reward donors
4. Assist our grant writer in researching and locating available grants
5. Maintain accurate and up-to-date donor contact and biographical information
6. Conduct monthly fundraisers and spearhead our crowd funding campaign
Essential functions/working conditions:
• Must be able to meet deadlines and adjust to changing priorities
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office
• Able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing
• Ability to connect with others and develop relationships
• Committed to the mission of serving young adults with disabilities
• Ability to perform several tasks concurrently
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Ability to maintain detailed records and confidential information
About the Disability Allies:
The purpose of the Disability Allies is to plan team building activities that connect young adults and children with and without disabilities. At our events we pair each individual up with a mentor. The job of the mentor is to help the participants with their social skills and insure that everyone interacts with each other. Our events are open to any young adult that has a disability, knows someone with a disability or is supportive of people with disabilities. Please visit www.disabilityallies.com to learn more.
Disability Allies Anti-Discrimination statement:
Disability Allies shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, political affiliation, gender identification or expression, or military status in any of its activities of operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and firing of staff, selection of volunteers, and selection of vendors and provision of services.
Additional InformationAll your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Skills Required
- Willingness to attend monthly committee meetings at Milltown Public Library (Second Saturday, 10am)
- Part-time commitment of a few hours per week
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to build and maintain relationships with donors and community partners
- Experience or ability to assist with grant research
- Ability to maintain accurate records and handle confidential information
- Experience conducting fundraisers and managing a crowdfunding campaign
- Strong time management, organizational skills, and ability to multitask
- Commitment to the mission of serving young adults with disabilities
What We Do
Disability Allies is a nonprofit organization dedicated to connecting young adults and children with and without disabilities. The organization focuses on fostering inclusion through team-building activities, social opportunities, and skill-building programs. They offer a Community Inclusion Center, pre-vocational training in cooking and music, and one-on-one coaching to help individuals with disabilities prepare for employment and engage more effectively with their communities.
