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Special Events/Fundraising
Coordinator Volunteer Job Description
Duties and Responsibilities:
Working under the guidance of the Program Coordinator, determine the
goals (financial/promotional) and deadline for the project. Research/brainstorm
options for your community. Select the event that best suits your budget/time
constraints. Determine requirements: materials needed! licenses! volunteers!
etc. Set up a check list or work schedule to track progress. Select volunteers
and schedule regular meetings with them for updates/information. Develop
publicity campaign. Report on final results and thank everyone involved.
Time Commitment:
Varies
from a few weeks to several months, depending on the project.
| Skills and Qualifications:
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- Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
- Creativity
- Leadership skills and ability to motivate others
- Ability to work within a budget
- Positive attitude
- Ability to conduct research into successful special
events
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| Training: |
- Orientation to literacy program goals and objectives
- Background on previous fundraisers organized by the
program
- Outline of budget for the project, and available
resources.
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| Benefits: |
- Opportunity to promote and raise funds for literacy
program
- Opportunity to showcase organizational/artistic
talents! energy and determination
- Opportunity to meet new people/make community contacts
- Opportunity to lead others (volunteers)
- Project management experience
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Accountability:
Report to
Program Coordinator for instructions. Must receive approval before proceeding
on every aspect of the project. Must report expenses as they are incurred. Must
provide regular written report on the event's progress! successes and
challenges! a final report listing the total amount raised, and recommendations
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