CHAPTER VOLUNTEER POSITION DESCRIPTION

 

Board of Directors - Fundraising

 

 

OUR MISSION

·        To stop impaired driving and to support victims of this violent crime.

 

ROLE PROFILE

·        As Director - Fundraising, you are the fundraising leader for a dynamic grassroots MADD Canada Chapter within your community.  You will work collaboratively with fellow board members; community leaders and the national office to support our mission.

 

COMMITMENT                                                                                                                    

·        1-2 year term, 5-10+ hours / month.

 

PREREQUISITE

·        Be an active Chapter member.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES: KEY TASKS / ACTIVITIES       

·        Chair and prepare agendas and minutes for the fundraising committee (if applicable).

·        Attend monthly board / Chapter meetings.

·        Attend annual general and / or general meetings.

·        Contribute to a Chapter newsletter (if applicable).

·        Champion the Project Red Ribbon campaign; the Strides for Change Walk (if applicable).

·        Lead fundraising projects / campaigns / initiatives as agreed upon by the Chapter board of directors.

·        Assist Director - Volunteer Resources with volunteer recruitment, interviewing, orientation, training and recognition (as it relates to the fundraising portfolio).

·        Work collaboratively with fellow board members; your community; community partners (i.e., police, fire, emergency medical services, media, schools, health department, local merchants, companies, etc…) and the national office.

·        Maintain regular contact / communication with fellow board members; committee chairs; volunteers; members and the national office.

·        Be knowledgeable about MADD Canada’s policies, programs and services.

·        Promote the Chapter positively within the community.

·        Act as a spokesperson & community liaison for the Chapter (as required).

·        Actively seek fundraising opportunities within the community.

·        Meet and network with community groups, schools, businesses, clubs, etc… on a regular basis.

·        Actively seek opportunities to partner and build strategic alliances / partnerships within your local community.

·        Lead by example.

 

BENEFITS TO VOLUNTEERING

·        Share your skills and expertise as a leader.

·        Meet new people.

·        Gain new insights and experiences.

·        Explore or confirm new career opportunities.

·        Learn about fundraising.

·        Learn about volunteerism and the field of volunteer management.

 

PREFERRED SKILLS & QUALITIES

·        You possess strong leadership, communication and networking skills.

·        You are a people person.

·        You are friendly, flexible, creative and energetic.

·        You are a team player.

·        You have prior experience organizing fundraisers (preferred, but not required).

·        You have prior experience co-ordinating and managing volunteers (preferred, but not required).

·        A certificate or diploma in fundraising (preferred, but not required).

·        You have prior experience serving on a board of directors (preferred, but not required).

 

ORIENTATION

·        You will receive an Orientation Guide and might be asked to attend an Orientation Session (from / by your local Chapter).

 

TRAINING

·        You will be supported and trained by fellow board members and / or the Chapter Administrative Assistant.

 

WE INVITE YOU TO JOIN OUR TEAM OF VOLUNTEERS

·        Contact your local MADD Canada Chapter or visit MADD Canada @ www.madd.ca (feel free to attach a copy of your resume).

·        Candidates will be contacted for an interview.

 

CONTACT US

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