Fundraising Portfolio

General Duties of Assigned Portfolio

Goal of Portfolio

As the ARC is a not-for-profit organization, run for the benefit of its members, it is vital that the funds required for the appropriate operation of the club and for meeting financial obligations be available, and that membership fees are maintained at a reasonable level. To that end, the fundraising director is responsible for setting fundraising goals and implementing plans to reach those targets.

Duties and Areas of Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities of the Fundraising Director include, but are not limited to the following:

1. Annually set club fundraising goal, in consultation with the treasurer and board, at the time that the Budget is struck. Set complementary sponsorship targets, in consultation with the Board.
2. Outline plans and activities required to achieve the fundraising and sponsorship goals, and in compliance with the ARC Fundraising Policy, ensure that all fundraising initiatives undertaken at the Club are reviewed and approved by the Board and are directed at raising funds to meet Board-approved targets. 
3. Obtain membership involvement in fundraising activities and facilitate activities to completion
4. Locate suitable grant opportunities and manage grant application and reporting processes, including ongoing grant applications such as those to the federal and provincial governments for summer students and for accessibility. Manage grant applications to and reporting process for the Ontario Trillium Foundation.
5. Responsible for managing the sale of club merchandise (apparel, hats, training books, etc) and as well, proposing new ideas of items for sale that will raise funds.
6. Manages the relationship with the Ontario Sport Network who owns membership in the National Sport Trust Fund (NSTF), donations to which, on behalf of the Argonaut Rowing Club’s project(s), can result in a tax receipt.
7. Explore opportunities for corporate sponsorships or donations, and develop an appropriate plan to realize sponsorship goals.
8. Ensure that the Board President is kept informed of all major activities of the portfolio and any scheduled sub-committee meetings, to support the President’s responsibility to monitor overall Board governance.

Sub-committees and Reporting Positions

• Fundraising Sub-committee – (member volunteer assistance)

Evaluation

Director’s performance is evaluated annually through reporting to the membership at the Annual Meeting.

Review and Approval Date

The Board reviews the Board Member Job Descriptions annually to ensure the appropriate assignment of duties and responsibilities.

Date: ________________________________

Director’s Signature: ________________________________