Fundraising Development Steering Committee Activists

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Our Development Committee is a Board Committee that includes board and non-board individuals. We are looking for a few good Strategic THINKERS AND DOERS, to build awareness and financial support for our dynamic and innovative nonprofit health care provider. Ours is a small, evolving group. With the loss of several key members due mainly to relocation, we are in a rebuilding mode.
if the opportunity and needs outlined below speak to you. we encourage you to consider joining our impactful roll-up-your-sleeves group of volunteer board and non-board committee members,

Purpose

This Committee goals: raise awareness of our nationally recognized health center's services, accomplishments, mission and plans with the philanthropic, business and civic community and the general public. Develop financial and in-kind support for free wellness programs that address social determinants of health affecting our patient population and community. The steering committee also provides oversight and guidance to the Board to develop resources and philanthropic revenue that ensures Norwalk Community Health Center has the financial ability to carry out its mission.

Skills, Attributes and Prerequisites

• Understanding of and commitment to the vision, mission and goals of Norwalk Community Health Center
• Willingness to make a personal annual contribution to Norwalk Community Health Center
• Willingness to be an ambassador for Norwalk Community Health Center in the larger community
• Ability to attend and be an active participant at Committee Meetings.

Primary Roles and Responsibilities

• Formulate and recommend fundraising goals and action plans, in concert with staff, to support the organization’s short and long-range goals and objectives.
• Recommend fundraising goals
• Monitor and regularly report progress of development initiatives to the Board.
• Assist in identifying, cultivating, and soliciting prospects.
• Determine whether a potential donor’s interests, skills, and values match those of opportunities at Norwalk Community Health Center, and if so, consider asking them to join the Development Committee.
• Help plan and implement fundraising and awareness raising events and programs that will attract and engage new companies, group, and individuals in a position to support our mission and programs.