Fundraising Chair

The Fundraising Chair is a member of the Troop Committee responsible for the troop’s fundraising initiatives. Our Troop operates a rigorous outdoor program at a large scale. We occur considerable costs in equipment, supplies, and advancement recognition. We also desire to maintain affordability to our families. Fundraising is the key to maintaining this balance.

Our troop has traditionally organized product-sale fundraisers, and anticipate that will continue. However, we seek a Fundraising Chair who will bring innovation to our fundraising methods. At the same time, we need to operate our fundraisers within church guidelines, and a successful Fundraising Chair is going to work closely with the Committee (in particular the Committee Chair and Treasurer) to make sure we seek full support of any new initiatives.

Note, in absence of a Fundraising Chair, we may appoint one or more Fundraising Leads

Qualifications

• Christian age 21 or older
• Registered Adult (or eligible to be registered)
• Agree to the Shepherd's Church Volunteer Covenant and qualified for service
• Membership or regular attendance at Shepherd’s Church encouraged.

Core Duties

• Organize fundraising events or projects, including coordinating kick-off events of major fundraisers.
• Seek creative opportunities to bring in new sources of funding to the troop.
• Represent the troop to potential donors or benefactors.

Additional Responsibilities

• As a member of the troop leadership, pay active attention to troop business and be able to accurately and thoughtfully represent the troop to others in the church and community.
• Complete Peak 1 and Peak 2 trainings during first year of service.

Timing of Duties

• There are not weekly duties at the troop meetings for the Fundraising Chair. The Fundraising should ordinarily be present at any meeting where major events associated with a fundraiser are to occur.
• Most duties of the Fundraising Chair are completed outside of the meeting time.
• The Fundraising Chair is welcome to attend campouts and activities to inform a practical understanding of the ministry's operations. The Fundraising Chair would be present at major troop fundraising projects.

Position Attributes