Fundraising Committee Members

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Purpose:

The Fundraising Committee is a standing committee with goals of raising funds to insure the financial viability and stability of the organization. Membership of the Fundraising Committee is reviewed by the President. The Fundraising Committee Chair, Committee Members and the Executive Director will work together to determine committee needs and will brainstorm new and potential committee members.

Fundraising Committee Chair Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership for the committee
• Facilitate communication and discussion during the meetings
• Serve as spokesperson within the organization for the committee
• Facilitate the meeting according to the agenda
• Create the agenda in partnership with staff support
• Provide research as needed for the committee
• Send out meeting reminders and agendas
• Take minutes during the meeting and create the monthly Board report
• Stay in regular communication with the Executive Director
• Bring the viewpoint of the Board of Directors to the committee discussion
• Bring action items and recommendations from the Committee to the Executive Director when necessary.
• Report Board decision back to the committee.

Committee Members Expectations:

• Find, create, and implement fundraising opportunities throughout the County and the Region that help to spread the message and mission of The M.E.E. Hub, Inc.
• The Fundraising Committee will provide written reports to the full Board of Directors of any actions taken, meetings held or discussions that have occurred.
• With support from staff, annually submit objectives and a work plan for the committee as part of the planning and budgeting process.
• With support from staff, annually evaluate its work as a committee and the objectives it has committed itself to and report on same to the Executive Director.
• Annually, the Fundraising Committee will review the committee charter, committee work plan and committee membership. Any members who have not attended regular meetings or documented activities to promote the committee’s objectives for a period of 6 consecutive months will be removed from the membership list.
• The committee will meet at least 6 times each year either in person or via conference call.

Committee Members Responsibilities:

• Serves in an advisory role to guide the committee
• Expresses ideas and provides input
• Actively participates in meetings, contributing to the discussion, brainstorming and sharing innovative ideas
• Review material and provide input for improvement
• Serves as internal/external linkages for The M.E.E. Hub, Inc. to open doors to further the organization’s mission and vision.
• Participate in the development and implementation of the committee work plan

Time Commitment for Committee Members

• Committee members should anticipate being available an average of 2‐5 hours per month.