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Flexible Schedule
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Virtual Opportunity
Milwaukee Children's Choir is seeking individuals interested in providing advice, recommendations, and general support for fundraising and stewardship activities on our Development Committee. The Development Committee is responsible for creating and implementing comprehensive development strategies to engage donors, businesses and foundations in fundraising. The committee also helps the Board carry out its due diligence function related to assuring fiscal health through philanthropy. ✰ To institutionalize the philanthropic process, assuring a donor-centered organization. ✰ To expand the community’s awareness and knowledge of MCC. ✰ To position MCC as the Charity of Choice for organizations, community leaders and Primary Responsibilities: ✰ Help nurture a culture of philanthropy throughout the organization and assure that all donors of time and money are respected and honored. ✰ Through the fund development planning process: establish the charitable contributions goals for the annual budget; device the annual fund development plan for action by the Board; and, recommend results and benchmarks for action by the Board. ✰ Help the Board articulate the case for philanthropic support directed at specific audiences. ✰ Establish task forces to carry out specific fund development activities. Monitor task force performance. Qualifications: ✰ Passionate about making a difference in Milwaukee ✰ Expertise in the areas of fund development philanthropy a plus ✰ Contribute annually as a donor to United MCC Benefits: ✰ Gain an understanding of local community needs and how they are being addressed ✰ Serve on a community committee that is making an impact in Milwaukee ✰ Leadership development and networking opportunities
Date Posted: Apr 3, 2023
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Flexible Schedule
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Milwaukee, WI 53207
Join a talented and passionate team of volunteers tasked with creating the Milwaukee Children's Choir's annual fundraising event. It's a great opportunity to get engaged with your community, meet new individuals, and help support Milwaukee children who have a passion for singing. Purpose The Special Events Committee oversees the development of the Milwaukee Children’s Choir’s fundraising event(s). Committee members assist in the planning, execution, and postproduction follow-up of the fundraising event(s). Duties such as promoting the event(s), finding volunteers, set-up and break-down, assisting with participation, etc., are all ways the Special Events Committee serves the MCC. Committee Objectives The Special Events Committee volunteers help organize the MCC’s annual fall fundraising event. Other events may arise should the committee choose to pursue additional event opportunities. Key Roles & Responsibilities To develop an annual fundraising event for the MCC that meets revenue goals: Select date and location, and organize programming, food and beverages, entertainment, decorations, silent auction, sponsorships and more. Stay within or under budget for the event(s). Work with staff and the Board of Directors to identify potential sponsors. Connect with the Marketing Committee to develop a marketing plan to advertise the event. Qualifications: Passionate about making a difference in Milwaukee. Preferred experience with special events or project management. Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and enthusiasm for the Milwaukee Children’s Choir.
Date Posted: Apr 3, 2023
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Flexible Schedule
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Virtual Opportunity
The Governance Committee is responsible for developing and supporting actions that maximize the involvement of the Board and create continuous leadership for Milwaukee Children’s Choir (MCC). Primary Responsibilities: ✰ To prepare priorities for board composition ✰ To meet with prospective board members and recommend candidates to the board ✰ To recommend a slate of officers to the Board ✰ To conduct orientation sessions for new board members and to organize training sessions for the entire board ✰ To suggest new non-board individuals for committee or taskforce membership ✰ Monitoring of Board member attendance at full Board meetings and committee and making any needed recommendations in response to attendance ✰ Develop and implement, with the Board Chair, ways to maximize engagement of directors through attendance and participation in the Board, Committees and other MCC activities ✰ Oversee and maintain "job descriptions" for Board and Committees ✰ Responsible for educating the Board of MCC's business model, policies and practices ✰ To deal with special issues; To investigate an unusual problem or opportunity, such as negative publicity in the newspaper, an unusual grant opportunity or a possible joint project with another organization Qualifications: ✰ Passionate about making a difference in Milwaukee ✰ Expertise in the areas of nonprofit governance or board development a plus ✰ Contribute annually as a donor to MCC Benefits: ✰ Gain an understanding of local community needs and how they are being addressed ✰ Serve on a community committee that is making an impact in Milwaukee ✰ Leadership development and networking opportunities
Date Posted: Apr 3, 2023
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Flexible Schedule
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Virtual Opportunity
The Marketing Committee is a volunteer committee that advises MMC staff regarding the branding, marketing and communications efforts and strategies of the organization, and budgeting recommendations needed to support those efforts. The purpose of the committee is to: ✰ To build and increase a solid image of Milwaukee Children’s Choir (MCC) ✰ To expand the community’s awareness and knowledge of MCC ✰ To position MCC as the Charity of Choice for organizations, community leaders and donors to support the Milwaukee community Primary Responsibilities: ✰ Help create positioning and local branding strategies ✰ Advise MCC staff on new and innovative ideas ✰ Leverage the expertise and industry resources of committee members to disseminate MCC messages in cost-efficient ways to organizations, their employees and individual donors ✰ Inform MCC about concerns and attitudes expressed at their respective organizations and throughout the community ✰ Recruit additional team members and attend marketing resource meetings as needed Qualifications: ✰ Passionate about making a difference in Milwaukee ✰ Expertise in the areas of Marketing and Communications ✰ Contribute annually as a donor to MCC Benefits: ✰ Gain an understanding of local community needs and how they are being addressed ✰ Serve on a community committee that is making an impact in Milwaukee ✰ Leadership development and networking opportunities
Date Posted: Apr 3, 2023
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Flexible Schedule
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Milwaukee, WI 53207
Your leadership and active participation as a Director plays a critical role in the Choir’s ability to fulfill its mission and vision, now and into the future. The Board of Directors of Milwaukee Children’s Choir has a responsibility to the community as well as to the Choir itself. The following specific expectations are intended to ensure that all Directors agree to a basic common understanding of what is required to fulfill those responsibilities: ✰ Uphold and affirm the organization’s philosophy, mission, policies, and vision. ✰ Attend at least 75% of the Board and committee meetings; volunteer for the Board and its related activities 6-10 hours/month on an annual basis; and attend at least two MCC performances during the year. ✰ Make an annual financial contribution to Milwaukee Children’s Choir, ensuring that it is a priority among the organizations that you support. ✰ Promote the financial health of the organization. ✰ Act in the best interests of the organization, and abstain from any discussions or votes that might lead to, or be perceived as, a conflict of interest. ✰ Be an informed advocate of the organization’s work. ✰ Share your time, talent, treasure, and influence. ✰ Select the Executive Director and Artistic Director, and support and evaluate their work. ✰ Keep the work of the Board of Directors confidential, unless there is reason to celebrate and share good news with the public. ✰ Support the decisions of the Board. Qualifications: ✰ Passionate about making a difference in Milwaukee ✰ Contribute annually as a donor to MCC
Date Posted: Apr 3, 2023
