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1 person is interested
Celebrating Independence Gala Committee Member
ORGANIZATION: Center for Independent Living in Central Florida, Inc
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1 person is interested
Committee Member Expectations
Are you looking to share your skills and positively influence others to make a difference in your community? The Center for Independent Living is looking for volunteers with excellent leadership, management, motivation, negotiation & communication skills to join our 3 rd Annual Celebrating Independence Gala Committee. This year’s event will take place on Saturday, June 23 rd at Leu Gardens 6:30pm-9:30pm.
An evening filled with CIL’s mission a cocktail hour, dinner, silent & live auction, and awarding the Beverly Chapman Legacy Award.
Key Responsibilities:
- Work closely with event chair and CIL staff to implement action plan/timeline and reach event goal of $33,000 and 125 attendees
- Collaborate with CIL staff to identify potential event/table sponsors, ticket sales, silent & live auction items, in kind donations and revenue enhancers
- Promote CIL’s Celebrating Independence Gala in the community through presentations, meetings with high-level contacts and potential sponsors/donors/volunteers
- Attend the Gala on June 23 rd, be a representative of CIL and network during the event.
- Identify potential leadership volunteers to ensure growth of Gala Committee for following year
Training and Support:
- Monthly planning calls with event chair and CIL staff
- Additional Planning session(s) with CIL staff to develop plan of action and ensure committee goals
- Past event information and budget CIL’s programs/services information
- Meetings with staff partner (via phone or in person) to address any questions or concerns and to identify areas of greatest need
Qualifications:
- Leadership, management, motivation, negotiation & communication skills
- Ability to work independently with little supervision as well as on a team
- Prior project or event management experience a plus, Internet and email access
Time Commitment:
- March 2018-June 2018
- Monthly 1 hour face-to-face/phone meetings between event chair/CIL staff and Committee Members
- First meeting Wednesday March 7 th 4pm-5pm at CIL. Meeting schedule to follow
Impact:
- Make a positive impact in the lives of those with disabilities
- Network with high-impact community leaders
- Develop and enhance current leadership and management skills
- Gain valuable experience to enhance personal and career growth
More opportunities with Center for Independent Living in Central Florida, Inc
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About Center for Independent Living in Central Florida, Inc
Location:
720 North Denning Drive, Winter Park, FL 32789, US
Mission Statement
CIL -- in partnership with the community -- promotes inclusion of people with disabilities by eliminating architectural, communication and attitudinal barriers. CIL provides education, resources and training to enhance self-determination through informed choice.
Description
Serving Central Florida since 1976, the Center for Independent Living (CIL) is the only local nonprofit dedicated solely to helping individuals with disabilities achieve independence. We believe everyone has a right to dignity and respect. Our work is based on the philosophy of people with disabilities empowering one another in an environment of support and acceptance.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.
DATE POSTED
February 23, 2018
SKILLS
- Networking
- Business Development & Sales Management
- Fundraising
- Event Planning / Management
- Verbal / Written Communication
- Management
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- First committee meeting will be in person at CIL
- After first committee meeting, may call in to conference and work virtually