The Fundraising & Marketing Committee supports creative and strategic fundraising and marketing activities under the guidance of development staff.
This includes attending monthly meetings, contributing to the development and execution of fundraising and marketing events and campaigns, communicating fundraising priorities to the rest of the BoD and encouraging individual fundraising efforts. You will have the opportunity to gain greater insight into how to support the financial needs of executing quality programming.
Committee Meetings
-Regularly attend and actively participate in monthly committee meetings
-Review agenda and Fundraising Calendar prior to meetings
-Assist in planning, reviewing and guiding marketing, fundraising, sponsorship, campaigns and events, monthly giving, major donor and swag sales strategies.
-Assist in strategic donor stewardship and engagement efforts with staff
-Assist in soliciting contributions from foundations, organizations, and individuals for annual in-kind (good/services) or cash contributions.
-Assist in spreading awareness and cultivating new funding opportunities
-Provide regular progress reports to the Board of Directors.
Time commitment
We ask that Fundraising & Marketing Committee Members commit to at least a one-year term and attend 8 out of 11 monthly meetings (no meeting in December) AND 1-2 hours per month of committee specific tasks. This will provide an overall picture of how our fundraising strategy is executed during any given year.
Committee Roles
Events Lead(s)
-Support procurement efforts - prospecting, sending out requests, coordinating pickups, and maintaining and updating procurement sheet
-Support event planning logistics - proofreading event materials, support with day-of scheduling
-Oversee volunteers and provide support as needed
Marketing and Outreach Lead(s)
-Support Comms Associate with collateral and social media content and scheduling for events and campaigns
-Connect with community partners about fundraising efforts
-Execute 1 small fundraiser/partnership per quarter
Qualifications
Ideal candidates will have the following qualifications:
-An ability to attend evening meetings consistently via video call
-Experience in strategic fundraising & marketing, events, campaigns, and/or stewardship and/OR willingness to learn
-A passion for supporting diverse communities
-A desire to cultivate relationships and networks to support fundraising objectives
-Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and a passion for improving the lives of tSB’s beneficiaries
Service on this committee is without remuneration, except for administrative support, travel, and accommodation costs in relation to committee duties.
