In addition to the Executive Committee, which consists of the current Board of Directors officers and the Immediate Past President, there are other standing committees of the Board. Two special event committees also generate energy and activity-one for the Fall Gala and one for the Spring Golf fundraiser and involve volunteers beyond the board members.
Board Development Committee
- Recommends the slate of officers and directors-at-large to the Board for election.
- Nominates candidates to fill Board vacancies as they arise.
- Recommends potential Board members to the President.
- Designs and coordinates orientation for the full Board of Directors, both incumbents and those newly-elected.
Finance Committee
- Oversees all financial planning and management for Community Caregivers.
- Develops and reviews official financial policy and procedures documents.
- Develops and reviews Endowment Fund Guidelines.
- Prepares annual budget for presentation to the Board of Directors.
- Arranges for an outside audit of books annually.
- Files all necessary federal and state tax returns.
- Prepares monthly financial statements for the Board of Directors’ review.
Public Relations Committee
- Develops Community Caregivers’ image and visibility to build trust and credibility within key constituencies, ensuring that the image is consistent with and sensitive to the values, mission and goals of the organization. Periodically checks health of image within the community.
- Develops an annual public relations and communications program including social media-to enhance image and visibility. Monitors progress of plan and evaluates overall effectiveness.
- Implements the public relations/communications/social media plan, including identification of human interest stories, writing and distributing media releases, and drafting brochures and newsletter copy.
- Helps staff develop and maintain relationships with the media as necessary.
- Works closely with other Community Caregivers committees.
- Oversees publication of the Community Caregivers newsletter and Annual Reports.
Volunteer Support Committee
- Works with the Executive Director and with staff to design and implement ways to recognize volunteer efforts.
- Works with the Executive Director and with staff to ensure ongoing volunteer education consistent with program goals.
Special Events Committees (Golf and Gala)
Our gala and golf committees plan and organize all areas of these two major events of the year. Members vary from year to year.