Dive into our Fund Development Committee (Fundraising)

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We are seeking volunteers that can assist with assuring fiscal health through philanthropy and fund development.

We need people that are willing to service for at least 1 year in the following roles:

• Bookkeeper - Event budgeting, itemize, monitor receipts, track spending
• Secretary - Manages meeting notes and minutes
• Co-Chair - Ensures all ideas and options are heard and in line with organizational and fundraising goals
• Operations & Logistics Manager - Highly detailed oriented individual, plans the start to finish of the event/project, coordinates volunteers, connects with vendors, etc
• Marketing - Develop strategic promotional and marketing plan for events/funding projects

Scope of Work for the Fund Development Committee

• Devise and recommend philanthropy and fund development policies and recommend to the Board for action, including any limitation policies.
• Review all previous year fundraising activities and make recommendations for improvements for new fiscal year.
• Participate in annual special events and other fundraising activities.
• Track and report progress toward fundraising goals to the Board.
• Work with fundraising staff or Director to determine annual development budget.
• Develop an annual calendar for the committee’s activities, including critical dates, milestones and required board actions
• Tap respective networks for potential donors of money, time and in-kind support.
• Monitor & support fundraising efforts to be sure that ethical practices are in place, that donors are acknowledged appropriately, and that fundraising efforts are cost-effective.
• Provide report for Board meetings that includes results and evaluates of return on investment compared to the plan. Identify trends and implications.
• Analyze relationships with current and prospective donors and funders and develop individualized strategies to cultivate or strengthen those relationships.
• Analyze relationships with current and prospective corporate sponsors, devise sponsorship packages, and work with RH team to develop relationships.
• Along with Executive Director, meet with current and prospective major donors and funders (foundations and corporations). Assure that the Board and individual Board members are adequately educated about the basic principles and best practices in fund development, including the design of a donor-centered organization.
• Help the Board articulate the case for philanthropic support directed at specific audiences.