Capital City CASA is a volunteer-based organization serving the children in Cole County who have suffered abuse and neglect in the home and those who are removed because of abuse and neglect.
The purpose of the committee is to assist staff and board members in creating a self-sustaining organization that leverages available community resources to serve all eligible children with a CASA volunteer. This will be achieved through special events, awareness-building initiatives, and other avenues to increase local support.
The 5-8 member committee will be comprised of 2-4 community members, 1-2 staff members, and 2 board members.
Role and Responsibilities will include:
• Review all previous year fundraising activity and make recommendations for improvements for the new fiscal year.
•Work with staff to determine annual development budget.
• Create a fund development plan.
• Develop an annual calendar for the committee’s activities, including critical dates, milestones, and required board actions
• Engage in networking and advocacy for the organization.
• Participate in annual special events and other fundraising activities.
• Cultivate relationships with current and prospective major donors and funders and develop individualized strategies to cultivate or strengthen those relationships.
• Identify and cultivate relationships with current and prospective corporate sponsors, devise sponsorship packages, and work with staff and Board to develop relationships.
• Along with Executive Director, meet with current and prospective major donors and funders (foundations and corporations).
• Tap respective networks for potential donors of money, time and in-kind support.
• Monitor & support fundraising efforts to be sure that ethical practices are in place, that donors are acknowledged appropriately, and that fundraising efforts are cost-effective.
• Attend and participate in regular Fundraising Committee meetings
• Contribute financially to the organization at a level meaningful to the individual
• Come prepared to participate and engage
Time Commitment
• 1-2 hours per month (include meeting and outreach events)
