-
5 people are interested
Walden West Foundation Board Member - Fund Developer
ORGANIZATION: Walden West Foundation
Please visit the new page to apply.
-
5 people are interested
The Walden West Foundation Board is seeking a community member to join the Board in the position of Fund Developer. The Fund Developer will serve as a member of the Walden West Foundation Board and perform tasks on behalf of the Foundation Board.
The Walden West Foundation Board supports the work of Walden West, an outdoor school whose purpose is to engage youth in the natural sciences. Walden West is located in Saratoga, CA. For more information about Walden West, please visit www.waldenwest.org.
Summary: The Fund Developer will perform a variety of tasks including developing plans for assisting in the preparation of presentations and preparing board members to implement approved plans for fund development.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist in the development of a potential donors list and a donor recognition plan
- Present reports to the board and potential funding partners
- Lead in the development of a plan for fund development
- Prepare reports as requested to summarize the status of fund development
- Collaborate with the Director of Walden West for the implementation of plans for fund development
Requirements
* Have fund development or fundraising skills and experience
* Be self-directed, willing to take initiative, and detail-oriented
* Respect and maintain confidentiality of Walden West Foundation volunteers, partners, and donors
* Have essential computer skills
Time Commitment
? Approximately one meeting per month in the evening, 2 hours plus travel time to the meeting
? Approximately 4-5 additional hours per month to maintain records and prepare reports and forms
Interested volunteers should send a brief letter of interest and resume to Marie Bacher, Walden West Director at lisa_ketchum@sccoe.org. The names and contact information for nominations of potential volunteers can also be sent to Lisa Ketchum.
More opportunities with Walden West Foundation
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Walden West Foundation
Location:
15555 SANBORN RD, SARATOGA, CA 95070, US
Mission Statement
Foundation Mission: To empower the children of Santa Clara County to develop a life-long passion for science, engineering, and environmental stewardship. Foundation Goals : Provide students of all ages, from across all demographic backgrounds, an opportunity to learn about natural sciences, sustainability and environmental stewardship in a setting that encourages personal growth, emotional maturity and respect for others. Support existing school-year and summer programs by creating and maintaining strong connections amongst Walden West, Santa Clara County Office of Education, and the local community, including businesses and individuals who have the varied knowledge, skills and professional expertise to provide assistance. Work together to develop partnerships to raise funds and write grants that promote and enhance Walden West facilities and programs.
Description
ABOUT WALDEN WEST
For over 60 years Walden West has provided a respected week-long residential environmental science educational experience to Santa Clara County’s 5th and 6th grade students. Beginning in 1950, as Redwood Glen, the Santa Clara County Office of Education has operated programs in the Santa Cruz Mountains. Since 1982, the program has operated at the Walden West facility and now provides outdoor school experiences to 10,000 students each year. We operate at two sites; our primary site, which is owned by the Santa Clara County Office of Education, is located on 35 acres in the Saratoga hills adjacent to Sanborn County Park, and the second is in the Cupertino foothills, leased through VIA Rehabilitation at Stevens Canyon County Park.
To meet a growing demand for additional science programs, we created Growing Gardens for Growing Minds to engage students in outdoor garden learning at their own school.
Most recently, we began an exciting program for K-8 students that combines science, sustainability, and the outdoors in day-long science and environmental programs using the new Abby Sobrato Science and Sustainability Center at Walden West.
All Walden West programs are hands-on, standards-rich, and take advantage of the outdoors to teach science concepts while introducing students to natural environments. They are based on the California state science standards and integrate Common Core objectives. As the Next Generation Science curriculum is developed, it, too, will be integrated into the lessons.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
15555 Sanborn RoadSaratoga, CA 95070
DATE POSTED
January 12, 2018
SKILLS
- Financial Planning
- Resource Development / Management
- Fundraising
- Environmental Education
- Donor Management
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed