Fundraising Committee Member Volunteer

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We are looking for energetic and fun-loving individuals to serve on the Fundraising Committee Job Duties and Tasks May Consist of the Following:

1. Help develop Organizations fundraising programs
2. Help monitor progress of fundraising drives
3. Help develop and maintain media contact lists
4. Help develop strategies to encourage new or increased contributions
5. Help recruit sponsors, participants, or volunteers for fundraising events
6. Secure commitments of participation or donation from individuals or corporate donors
7. Help prepare material for charitable events, such as fundraising envelopes, bid sheets, or gift bags
8. Help create or update donor database
9. Help establish fundraising goals or participation goals for special events or specified time period
10. Identify or build relationships with potential donors
11. Design or produce materials such as posters, Web sites, or newsletters to promote, market, or advertise fundraising events
12. Solicit cash or in-kind donations or sponsorships from individual, business, or government donors.
13. Write and send letters of thanks to donors.
14. Write reports or prepare presentations to communicate fundraising program data.

Requirements:

1. Proven experience in fundraising preferred
2. Outstanding customer service ethic and high quality expectations
3. Advanced communication skills, including writing, proof reading and speaking
4. Ability to manage multiple projects independently
5. Experience with social media communications, publishing and usability a plus
6. Advanced MS Office skills; Outlook, Word and Excel

Time Commitment:

Operation Xcel Fundraising committee meets once a month. Responsibilities require 1-4 hours of work per week. Attend at least two Operation Xcel events per year. Board members are required to take a Child Protection Training which is conducted online and submit to a national background check.

Position Benefits:

In addition to gaining experience utilizing marketing and communications skills, implementing a marketing plan, and following a brand guide, general board members benefit from

• Gaining exposure to nonprofit governance procedures
• Developing and enhancing leadership skills
• Meeting awesome people who also want to enhance the nonprofit sector
• Learning about other young professional membership and nonprofit organizations