Friends of SROSRC

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Virtual meetings every 4th Monday of the month.

(The day before the SROSRC board meeting.)

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As a member of the Friends of SROSRC committee, you work with SROSRC members and staff to ensure successful volunteer and fundraising programs:

We aim to have a robust and energized community of volunteers. From organizing appreciation events, assisting with recruiting volunteers, and organizing volunteers for events, the volunteer committee plays a vital role in the success of SROSRC events. The Volunteer Committee is a subcommittee of the Friends of SROSRC.

• Recruits volunteers;

• Works with other committees to identify when/where volunteers are needed;

• Organizes volunteers for events, including number of volunteers needed, when volunteers are needed, and volunteer tasks;

• Identifies volunteer concerns and determines how to address those concerns;

• Communicates with volunteers; and

• Provides recognition/celebration of volunteer efforts.

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Fundraising and special events are critical to maintaining our community services. This committee is responsible for overseeing the organization's overall fundraising plan. The Special Events & Fundraising Committee is a subcommittee of the Friends of SROSRC.

• Includes subcommittees for: Levee Loop Run, Daddy-Daughter Dance, other special events as developed

• Works with staff to establish a fundraising plan that incorporates a series of approaches, such as special events, direct mail, product sales, etc.

• Leads in certain types of outreach efforts, such as chairing a dinner/dance committee or hosting fundraising parties, etc.

• Responsible for involvement of all board members in fundraising, such as having board members make telephone calls to ask for support

• Monitors fundraising efforts to be sure that ethical practices are in place, that donors are acknowledged appropriately, and that fundraising efforts are cost-effective.

• Assists staff in organizing fundraising events including budget development, managing vendors, identifying potential sponsors, coordinating volunteers, promoting events, acquiring and managing silent auction items, managing guest experiences, collaborating with our graphic designer to design invitations and promotional materials and any other related tasks