BRACE Fundraising Grant Research Specialist

BRACE Fundraising Grant Research Specialist

Be Ready Alliance Coordinating for Emergencies (BRACE) is a community-based disaster coalition that leads in emergency preparedness, response, and recovery efforts in Escambia County. We train and mobilize volunteers, and collaborate with local, regional, and national partners to ensure the disaster readiness of our community. BRACE works to ensure provided prompt and supportive emergency assistance following a major disaster or emergency; enhance the resilience of persons living in poverty to disaster and other emergencies and build organizational, community and regional capacity to ensure vital services will be available to low-income families during future disasters and emergencies.

Member Duties : Research and identify public and private grant opportunities aligned with BRACE's mission. Support the development of grant proposals, letters of inquiry, and supporting documentation. Assist in the creation of a grant tracking and reporting system to manage deadlines, submissions, and outcomes. Collaborate with BRACE leadership and program managers to align funding opportunities with program needs. Support planning and coordination of fundraising campaigns, events, and donor engagement strategies. Develop tools, templates, and sustainability plans for ongoing resource development. Create a development resource guide and legacy binder to ensure continuity post-service sustainability.

Program Benefits : Health Coverage , Training , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Relocation Allowance , Childcare assistance if eligible , Living Allowance .

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Terms :
Permits attendance at school during off hours , Car recommended , Permits working at another job during off hours .

Service Areas :
Community and Economic Development , Community Outreach , Neighborhood Revitalization , Education , Disaster Relief , Public Safety .

Skills :
Business/Entrepreneur , Communications , Writing/Editing , Fund raising/Grant Writing , Education , Teaching/Tutoring , Community Organization , Non-Profit Management , Disaster Services .