Description: The fundraising committee’s main responsibilities are:
Set annual fundraising targets;
Structure and coordinate all fundraising activities including all fund-raising events, donations, sales activities and grant-writing;
Coordinate outreach relating to fundraising and marketing & sales activities to McKinley School constituents including businesses, alumni, parents, grandparents, residents in the community, school staff, etc.
Report on financial status to the school community
Individual event chairs, leaders of sales efforts or other fundraising initiatives would be appointed or approved by and report to the committee.
It is anticipated that the PTC Fundraising Committee and the McKinley School Foundation activities will merge and the leadership and governence of the Foundation will be coordinated by the PTC Fundraising Committee in the 2009-2010 school year.
Goals: The fundraising committee’s ultimate goal is to maximize funds available for the PTC and school programs to enhance school performance and parent & student satisfaction. A budget will be set for the 2009-2010 school year with itemized contributions estimated by event or initiative. Ongoing communication of the status of funds will be made by the chairs and/or controller of the Foundation.
Volunteer Opportunities:
- Event Chair, event coordinator, event team member (see list of events)
- New initiative leader, new event leader
- Fundraiser, marketer, prospect database manager
- Grant writer; grant writing research or support
- Fundraising committee member
Contacts:
Chair: Grant Ferrier – grant@ebimailbox.com
Controller: Laura Wallace – lewallace@kpmg.com
