The volunteer/outreach committee member helps the organization implement recruitment and retention programs aimed at increasing the number of volunteers and others engaged in the organization.

The board member responsible for volunteers and outreach is as important to the organization as its fundraising board leadership and personnel. This board member will advocate for the volunteer, and will help create policies and procedures that help engage volunteers to their highest levels of contribution.

Conversation with an experienced person about ways to generate revenue or improve current revenue generating programs related to your mission

Conversation with an experienced person about a strategy for effectively showing appreciation and communicating successes with current donors; also attracting new donors aligned with your mission

Conversation with an experienced person about developing new or reviewing current staff training materials to meet your staff’s requirements

Conversation with an experienced person to develop a consistent messaging platform for your brand, identity, unique contributions, pitch, emails, brochures, etc

Conversation with an experienced person to develop a strategic communication process that builds mutually beneficial relationships between your organization and your audience in areas including a PR calendar, media relations, news releases, speeches, press kits, etc

Conversation with an experienced person about creating clear and engaging copy for marketing and communications

Conversation with an experienced person about planning and implementing a fundraising event including coordinating volunteers and staff, event logistics, alternate plans, communications, press releases, etc

Conversation with an experienced person about applying for grants, developing a grant template, writing a grant proposal, creating a grant budget, etc