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17 people are interested
Event Planner/Coordinator
ORGANIZATION: Stamford Dollars for Scholars
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17 people are interested
Stamford Dollars for Scholars holds fundraising events each year. We currently have two major events on our calendar: a Gala held in May and a Golf Fundraiser, held in September. In addition, we have smaller events throughout the year, including two social media driven events: #GivingTuesday (December) and Fairfield County Giving Day (March).
We are looking for an Event Director. This is a non-paid volunteer position and would be responsible for managing an event which would include:
- Developing a vision and image for the event
- Recruiting and forming an event committee
- Scheduling necessary committee meetings for planning and coordination
- Preparing a budget and revenue projection
- Leading the creative side
- Assuring success
The individual should have good planning and project management skills, enjoy event planning sctivities and the ability to rally volunteers to the cause. Individuals should be self-starters and independent thinkers who will make decisions within the scope of the assigned task.
You will report to the Director of Fundraising, who will have oversight and financial responsibility and who will report to the Board of Directors. We do not have an office and operate remotely using email and phone. We rely on committee meetings and board meetings to present plans and review and verify progress. Meetings are typically held in the evenings.
Special interest in finding individuals who have interest or experience in: golf tournaments, gala fundraisers, online fundraising, fundraising for non-profits, fundraising for scholarships.
This position can lead to an invitation to join our Board of Directors.
More opportunities with Stamford Dollars for Scholars
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Stamford Dollars for Scholars
Location:
PO Box 3559, Stamford, CT 06905, US
Mission Statement
Stamford Dollars for Scholars has a single purpose: to mobilize the community to support students who live or go to high school school in Stamford with scholarships for college/vocational training. We hold fundraising events to fund our general scholarships and provide a clearinghouse for scholarship sponsors who wish to fund scholarships for a particular field, interest or target audience. We manage endowments, one time scholarships, and limited duration scholarship funds. Our recipients are chosen from the local Stamford community - Stamford residents graduating from any high school or anyone graduating from any of the high schools located in Stamford.
Description
Stamford Dollars for Scholars was established in September, 2011 to provide scholarship assistance to Stamford high school students who want to pursue their education beyond high school. We are an all-volunteer-run 501(c)(3) non-profit with a passionate belief that education changes the fortunes of individuals and communities.
Stamford Dollars for Scholars is conceived around a simple idea: together we can step in and help talented and worthy local students secure the educational so necessary to achieveing their goals in today's competitive global work environment. With the high cost of college threatening to derail young aspirations, there's no greater gift we can give our student neighbors-in-need than access to the tools to create a brighter future.
We raise awareness by speaking to local organizations and parent/student groups, exhibiting at college fairs and informing the media. We also raise funds and award scholarships that enable local students to pursue their dreams
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
PO Box 3559Stamford, CT 06905
DATE POSTED
August 22, 2017
SKILLS
- Budgeting
- Cost Analysis
- Event Design & Planning
- Golf
- Event Planning / Management
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Must be at least 21
- Orientation or Training
- 6 hr/wk; peak of 20 hr/wk
- PC, internet access, knowledge of internet tools (e.g. Google Apps)