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Are you creative, social media savvy, and passionate about supporting special needs families? Embrace Abilities is looking for a Social Media Manager to join our team! About Us: Embrace Abilities is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting neurodiverse children and their families on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Our mission is to create a vibrant and inclusive community where every child can thrive. Our brand is bright, fun, and kid-friendly, but we also provide valuable resources for parents navigating the unique challenges of special needs parenting. Check out our website and social media channels to see our style! Role Description: We need a volunteer Social Media Manager to help us: Create engaging content that aligns with our brand’s playful and colorful aesthetic. Develop posts on topics relevant to special needs parenting, including IEPs, behavior management, and other key issues. Build a content calendar to keep our followers informed about events, programs, and valuable resources. Monitor engagement and provide insights to help us understand what resonates best with our community. Offer guidance and creative input, suggesting 5-10 post ideas a month to lighten the load and bring fresh perspectives. Example Post Ideas: To give you a sense of what we're hoping for, here are some examples of the type of posts that could drive engagement: Question of the Week: "Parents, what's the one tip you wish you knew when starting your IEP journey?" or "How do you help your child wind down after a busy day?" These questions encourage parents to share their experiences and build community dialogue. Tip Tuesday: "3 ways to make transitions easier for kids with sensory sensitivities" or "How to prepare for your next IEP meeting like a pro." Informative posts like these can be shared and saved by parents for future reference. Event Highlights: Recap recent events with photos and a brief story, like "We had so much fun at our last meetup! Thanks to everyone who joined us for a day of sensory-friendly fun. What was your child’s favorite activity?" This invites families to share their experiences and tag others. Behind the Scenes: Share a short video or photo of preparations for an upcoming event, like assembling sensory kits or setting up an event space. This gives followers a glimpse into the effort that goes into each gathering and helps them feel more connected. Parent Wins: Create a space for parents to celebrate small wins, like "Did your child try a new food today? Share your small victories with us!" These posts foster positivity and community support. Relatable Memes or Quotes: Share light-hearted memes or uplifting quotes about the journey of parenting a neurodiverse child. These posts are often shared and can bring a smile to followers’ faces. Why We Need You: Our founder, Bridgett, is juggling a lot and is new to social media management. We're looking for someone who can bring expertise and energy to our platforms, helping us reach more families and provide support in the areas they need most. Even a few suggestions or ideas each month would go a long way in helping us keep our content engaging and meaningful. What We're Looking For: Experience with social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Strong communication skills and a knack for creating engaging content. A deep understanding of special needs parenting topics. A passion for our mission and a commitment to helping us grow. Our Pages: https://www.facebook.com/embraceabilitiesms/ https://embraceabilitiesms.org/ How to Apply: If you're ready to use your skills to make a difference, please reach out. Let us know why you’re interested and any relevant experience you have!
Date Posted: 2024-10-15
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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: 2024-09-22
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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: 2024-09-22
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Organization: Embrace Abilities Location: Remote (Mississippi Gulf Coast preferred, but open to anyone) Commitment: Flexible hours, approximately 1-2 hours per week (or as needed) Duration: Ongoing About Us: Embrace Abilities is a young nonprofit organization founded in April 2024 to support children and teens with special needs (ages 3-17) on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. We focus on fostering social connections, providing caregiver support, and creating inclusive events. Our mission is to build a supportive community for families, free of charge, to ensure every child feels welcomed, included, and valued. Role Overview: We are looking for a dedicated, tech-savvy volunteer to help us keep our GoDaddy website up to date and engaging. As a small but growing nonprofit, having an easy-to-navigate and current website is crucial for reaching families, promoting events, and increasing our visibility in the community. Ideally, we'd love to work towards getting our website approved for Google Ad Grants. Key Responsibilities: Upload photos from recent events to showcase our impact. Update the events page to reflect upcoming meetups and activities. Ensure website content is current and engaging using GoDaddy’s platform. Assist in optimizing our site to prepare for Google Ad Grants approval. Skills & Qualifications: Experience managing websites, especially on GoDaddy. Basic understanding of SEO and website optimization (helpful but not required). Strong attention to detail and an eye for making websites visually appealing. Ability to work independently and communicate effectively with our team. What’s in It for You? Be part of a mission-driven organization making a tangible difference for families of children with special needs. Use your skills for a meaningful cause and build your portfolio. Flexible hours that fit your schedule - just 1-2 hours per week. Opportunity to grow with us as we expand our reach! Interested? If you're passionate about making a difference and have the skills we're looking for, we'd love to hear from you!
Date Posted: 2024-11-10
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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: 2024-10-07
