My Sister's Closet of Monroe County (MSC) is seeking a community member with experience with donation management. This position also serves as a member of the Fundraising Committee.
The Development Chair assists the Executive Director and other Board Members with the cultivation and stewardship of new and existing donors for the organization through various methods, events, drives, auctions, etc. This person should have a passion for people and commitment to work with other Chair-people and committees to put together strong collaborative, successful initiatives.
- Cultivation and stewardship of donors. This includes both personal thanking of donors and creating opportunities for meeting our donors.
- Establish Development Committee. You will chair this committee, which provides brainstorming support and manpower for projects.
- Take a leadership role in cultivation, stewardship, and solicitation of gifts.
- Provide guidance and expertise on all current and new fundraising strategies.
- Work closely with Fundraising, Grant Management Chair, and Event Management Chairs on projects that are mutually beneficial to the success of the organization.
In addition, this person will be a full member of the Board of Directors and, as such, will:
- know the organization’s mission, policies, programs, and needs and follow the organization’s bylaws, policies, and board resolutions
- serve as active advocates and ambassadors for the organization and fully engage in identifying and securing the financial resources and partnerships necessary for the organization to advance its mission
- leverage connections, networks, and resources to develop collective action to fully achieve the organization’s mission
- give a meaningful personal financial donation
- help identify personal connections that can benefit the organization’s fundraising and reputation and community standing.
- prepare for, attend, and conscientiously participate in board meetings
- participate in strategic and organizational planning and support the mission and purposes of the organization
- help to evaluate the performance of the chief executive as well as the Board's own performance as the governing body of the organization
- ensure strong fiduciary oversight and financial management and faithfully read and understand the organization’s financial statements
- support and assist with fundraising and resource development
- talk enthusiastically about MSC’s programming and services
- Build and enhance the organization’s public image by scheduling tours of MSC's client services and training areas.
- help to assess the Board's own performance as the governing body of the organization
- sign an annual conflict-of-interest disclosure and update it during the year if necessary, as well as disclose potential conflicts before meetings and actual conflicts during meetings
- maintain confidentiality about all internal matters and clients served by MSC and the organization
