Volunteer Position: Funding Coordinator
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‍📍 Location: Remote
🕒 Time Commitment: 5–10 hours per week (flexible)
📅 Duration: Minimum 3-month commitment preferred
💼 Reports To: Executive Director
💡 Department: Fundraising & Development
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🌟 Purpose of the Role
‍The Funding Coordinator Volunteer plays a key role in supporting the financial sustainability of the organization. This role involves identifying funding opportunities, assisting with proposal submissions, and maintaining records of donor and grant outreach. By helping to secure financial support, this volunteer ensures that the nonprofit can continue serving U.S. Military Service Members, Veterans, and First Responders through impactful programs and events.

‍📋 Key Responsibilities
Research & Outreach-Identify and track relevant grants, sponsorship opportunities, and donor leads
-Research funding opportunities for feasibility and relevance
-Assist in drafting and submitting grant applications or sponsorship proposals
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Donor & Sponsor Coordination-Maintain accurate records of donor communication and pledged support
-Help track deadlines, follow-ups, and reporting requirements for active funding sources
-Assist in planning or organizing thank-you letters, small donor appreciation efforts, or recognition campaigns

Collaboration & Strategy-Work closely with the Executive Director
-Align funding efforts with organizational priorities
-Participate in regular check-ins and planning calls
-Provide updates on outreach progress and suggest improvements or opportunities

‍🎯 Ideal Skills & Qualifications
-Strong communication and organizational skills, with the ability to write clearly and professionally
-Familiarity with or interest in fundraising, grant writing, or nonprofit development
-Comfort using spreadsheets, email tools, and shared documents to track outreach
-Professional, courteous, and persistent when engaging with potential funders or partners
-Understanding of the needs and values of U.S. Military Service Members, Veterans, and First Responders

‍🙌 What You’ll Gain
-Real-world experience in nonprofit fundraising and development
-A deeper understanding of donor relations, sponsorship management, and grant acquisition
-Opportunities to build relationships with mission-driven funders and professionals
-The satisfaction of helping fuel an organization that honors and serves service-minded individuals

‍📨 How to Apply
‍If you're organized, communicative, and want to help power a mission that matters, we’d love to hear from you!
-Select the link to apply.
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