Community Outreach and Fundraising: Friends of CMAS Board
Position Overview
The Community Outreach and Fundraising Board Member helps strengthen Friends of CMAS’ relationships with donors, community partners, and supporters while expanding opportunities to raise funds for the organization. This role serves as an ambassador for Friends of CMAS and helps build meaningful connections within the community.
Key Responsibilities
- Donor Relations & Appreciation
- Follow up with donors in a timely and thoughtful manner
- Send donor acknowledgement emails and monthly thank-you cards
- Help ensure donors feel valued, appreciated, and connected to the organization’s mission
- Cultivate ongoing relationships with current and prospective donors
- Identify opportunities to strengthen donor relationships and increase long-term giving
- Community Fundraising Event Liaison
- Serve as the primary board contact for community fundraising events
- Represent Friends of CMAS at community events, including in-person at tabling events to share information about the organization, its mission, and ways community members can get involved
- Engage with community members, donors, volunteers, and potential supporters in a friendly and professional manner
- Shelter Fundraising Staff Liaison
- Serve as a liaison between Friends of CMAS and shelter fundraising staff
- Maintain regular communication regarding fundraising initiatives, opportunities, and needs
- Help coordinate board support for shelter fundraising efforts
Qualifications and Skills
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with donors and community partners
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to follow through on commitments and communicate effectively with Board and shelter staff
- Passion for supporting the mission of Friends of CMAS and the animals and community it serves
Time Commitment
The role requires ongoing donor communication and outreach, coordination with fundraising partners and shelter staff, participation in board activities, and attendance at select community fundraising events/in-person tabling events. We expect this role to be able to dedicate 3 hours/week to Friends of CMAS and more as needed for in-person events and busy seasons.