Committee Member – Fundraising
Caution for Kids

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Committee Member – Fundraising

Our board	Do you have a passion for working with children? Are you looking to make a difference in your community? Our mission is simple: To give families throughout Clermont County safety resources through outreach, trainings, and events. One of the major projects that the organization will be undertaking will be creating a free standing, child-sized, interactive Safety Village for all children, families, and community members who reside in Clermont County. Please visit our website at www.cautionforkids.org for more information about our vision! Safety is Essential!

Position	The Fundraising Committee is a standing committee with goals of raising funds to insure the financial viability and stability of the organization.Membership of the Fundraising Committee is reviewed by the President. The Fundraising Committee Chair, Committee Members will work together to determine committee needs and will brainstorm new and potential committee members.

Desired skills *required	Event Management, Fundraising, Grants

When	TBD; Founding Board is in the process of forming.

Where	TBD; during COVID pandemic we will meet over Zoom.

Commitment	3 to 5 hours/month

Donation	We strive for 100% board giving, but have no strict guidelines around financial contributions.

Requirements	Duties of all Caution for Kids of Clermont County Board Members:Board members are expected to be fully informed on organizational matters, to contribute to debate on issues and to contribute to the Board’s policy deliberations. They are expected to understand and support Caution for Kids of Clermont County’s mission statement and strategic plan.Board member duties include the following: Attend meetings and show commitment to Board activities. Be well informed on issues and agenda items in advance to meetings. Participate on one or more committees or in an ad hoc manner as requested by the Board President or Vice President. Monitor public response to the work and policies of the Organization. Participate in Board orientation meetings to ensure organizational and fund development knowledge and to participate in volunteer and donor recognition events. Provide candid, open, and honest feedback and evaluation when appropriate. Take initiative in informing the organization about opportunities for funding or program development. Identify individuals in the community for volunteer participation or funding support. Provide leadership within the Board and in the community on behalf of the organization and its programs.

On-boarding	Once applicant has been approved to serve on the Caution for Kids Board of Directors, board members will complete a formal board orientation and will be placed with a veteran board mentor.

Additional Info	The Committee will: Identify potential individual donors and businesses who could potentially provide resources to Caution for Kids. Create and organize various events to raise funds for the organization. Identify other fundraising opportunities available in the community and coordinate Caution for Kids’ presence or involvement. Work with the Treasurer to ensure that processes are in place for donor recognition, IRS substantiation and categorized record keeping by source of income and donor. Maintain records of where contacts have been made to avoid duplication of effort. With support from the Board of Directors, annually submit objectives and a work plan for the committee as part of the planning and budgeting process. Committee Members Responsibilities: Serves in an advisory role to guide the committee. Expresses ideas and provides input. Actively participates in meetings, contributing to the discussion, brainstorming, and sharing innovative ideas. Reviews material and provides input for improvement. Serves as internal/external linkages for Caution for Kids to open doors to further the organization’s mission and vision. Participate in the development and implementation of the committee work plan.

Our mission	Our mission is to provide health and safety support and resources to families of young children, ages birth to Kindergarten of Clermont County through outreach, training, and events.

Causes	Children, Education