Fundraising and Membership Committee Member

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Purpose

As a member of Regina Cat Rescue’s (RCR) Fundraising and Membership Committee, you will help us determine and achieve our fundraising goals to support the organization’s various initiatives.
 

Benefits to Volunteering

  • Make a significant difference in the lives in the animals under RCR care

  • Play a key role in shaping the direction and achievement of RCR’s fundraising goals

  • Increase your knowledge and experience in fundraising

  • Have a lot of fun with some great people!

Responsibilities
Fundraising Committee Members shall:

  • Recruit, supervise, and meet with the Fundraising committee.

  • Assist in planning and executing/delegating activities pertaining to fundraising events as needed.

  • Oversee the promotion of fundraising activities to volunteers and the general public, in collaboration with the Director, Communications and Education.

  • Work with the Treasurer to ensure that all fundraising activities are conducted in accordance with Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority and other applicable regulations, and that fundraising activities contribute positively to the Corporations’ finances.

  • Field inquiries from the public regarding volunteer opportunities for fundraising activities and provide guidance and supervision for volunteers participating in fundraising activities.

  • Provide consistent reporting to the board on fundraising activities and their financial impact

  • Assess financial success of fundraisers using a cost benefit analysis to determine viability of fundraising activities

  • Prepare an annual fundraising activity plan and budget for the year to be presented to the board for approval

  • Maintain an up-to-date membership list

Time Commitment

  • Attendance at Fundraising and Membership Committee meetings (approximately five to six meetings per year. Meetings are about one to two hours each, plus preparation time)

  • Attendance at fundraising events, plus preparation time

  • One-year commitment

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Commitment to RCR’s mission

  • Strong leadership, multi-tasking, and organizational skills

  • Expertise in or willingness to learn about fundraising events, planned giving, stewardship and membership recruitment and retention

  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively

Applications due September 30.

Resumes, as well as queries for additional information, can be sent to treasurer@reginacatrescue.com.