National MS Society - West Loop Community Council

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ORGANIZATION: National MS Society, Greater Illinois

The National Multiple Sclerosis Society is excited to announce that we are currently recruiting individuals to join our West Loop Community Council. This council will specifically focus on raising awareness, resources, and funds in the West Loop/downtown area of Chicago.

We are looking for highly motivated individuals who are looking to become more involved with their community and the National MS Society.

The Work of the Council:

  • Will focus on supporting and enhancing Society intiatives such as Walk MS, Bike MS
  • Raising awareness of the Society, our mission and our fundraising events
  • Offer clearly defined work that will help members stay foucused on raising awareness and generating revenue through established fundraising events or Do It Yourself (DIY) Fundraising activities.

Purpose of Committee: To engage community leaders, access resources, generate revenue and increase awareness. To participate and be an ambassador during community events expanding visibility, welcoming the community to join the MS movement, and ensuring trust and confidence in the National MS Society.

Responsibilities:

  • Identify, engage and deepen relationships with community leaders resulting in increased participation in Society activities
  • Support the implementation of fundraising events; identifying and recruiting and cultivating sponsors, corporate and family teams and participants.
  • Identify and build relationships with current and prospective individual giving donors
  • Increase awareness of Society services; be knowledgeable and able to speak about Society impact
  • Attend council meetings, special events, self-help group meetings, and programs
  • Ensure adherence to all Society policies and that activities help fulfill the Society plan

Term Length: Appointment for a one-year term with the option of serving additional terms.

Time Commitment: A minimum of two in-person meetings annually; conference calls as needed.

Resources Available:Society strategic and operational plans, Community Engagement Committee members, staff expertise and support, market and community analysis, and Society materials, tools and resources.

For more information or questions please reach out to Sarah at volunteerillinois@nmss.org or 312.423.1139

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About National MS Society, Greater Illinois

Location:

525 W Monroe St, Suite 1510, Chicago, IL 60661, US

Mission Statement

People affected by MS can live their best lives as we stop MS in its tracks, restore what has been lost and end MS forever. The National MS Society's vision: A World Free of MS.

Description

The National Multiple Sclerosis Society funds more MS research, offers more services to people with MS, provides more professional education programs and advances more MS advocacy efforts than any other MS organization in the world. Through its home office and fifty-state network of chapters, the National MS Society provides assistance to over a million people annually in its continuing mission to end the devastating effects of multiple sclerosis.

Seeking out and engaging volunteers to the MS cause is at the very core of our business. Each year the Society organizes a series of community events that provide many opportunities for the enthusiastic volunteer. In Greater Illinois we have many different opportunities throughout the year in which you can volunteer such as:

  • Walk MS
  • Bike MS
  • Muckfest MS
  • Half Court Classic
  • Slugfest
  • Women on the Move
  • Soiree & Summer Social
  • Peer Support Groups
  • Office Volunteers & Internship Opportunities
  • and many more....
The Society also engages volunteers to help influence law-makers at the federal, state and municipal levels toward legislation important to people with MS. The Society is looking for passionate volunteers with expertise in areas such as: marketing communications, public relations, corporate and donor development, medical, legal, administrative and organizational expertise.

CAUSE AREAS

Community
Health & Medicine
People with Disabilities
Community, Health & Medicine, People with Disabilities

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

West LoopChicago, IL 60607

(41.87337,-87.65071)
 

DATE POSTED

November 3, 2017

SKILLS

  • Networking
  • Organization
  • People Skills
  • Fundraising
  • Relationship Building
  • Community Outreach

GOOD FOR

N/A

REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be at least 18
  • Orientation or Training
  • Every other month or quarterly, dependent on group
  • Interest in the West Loop/Downtown area, raising awareness about Multiple Sclerosis and NMSS

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