Nellie’s Board

Purpose of the Fund Development Committee

The Fund Development Committee is a Board Committee, whose purpose is to support the growth of the agency’s Fund Development Program.  We are in the process of implementing a transitional plan.  Increasing fundraising revenues is crucial in order to maintain our services.  We are looking for strong, dedicated, visionary members for the committee

Currently we have two (2) vacancies on the Fund Development Committee.

Responsibilities of the Committee Members:

• To participate at committee meetings every 2 months. Meetings held on weekday evenings from 6-8pm.
• To actively participate in developing annual fundraising work plan, budgeting and reporting on events ie Annual Scotiabank Waterfront Marathon, Annual Auction etc.
• To review the organization’s marketing and communications materials to ensure the organization’s mission, vision and values are reflected without compromise
• To make recommendations to the board on policies and budgets relating to the Fund Development Program
• To participate in the Annual United Way Campaign and agency’s Every Member Campaign to ensure that the Board canvas is completed
• To represent the agency at Fund Development events and supporting activities that involve the cultivation and stewardship of donors at the Leadership Giving level
• To oversee fund development needs for special projects and initiatives
• To represent Nellie’s to participate in third-party events
• To actively support all fundraising activities through attendance, recruitment of other participants, collecting donations, promoting third party events, etc.

Qualifications:

• Strong fundraising, marketing & interpersonal skills
• Strong networking skills to establish relationships with others
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• A great communication and relationship builder
• At least 2 years of fundraising experience
• Working from an anti-racist/anti-oppression framework

TO APPLY:  Please submit a cover letter outlining your interest to serve on the committee and how your experiences align with Nellie’s mission. Please also include a resume (if applicable) Correspondence can be sent by email or fax to:

Janna Cheng-Brown

janna@nellies.org

Fax: 416-461-0970

Deadline for applications: March 31, 2016.