Annual Fund Regional Committee - National Committee

Member, Annual Fund Regional Committee - National Committee

Posted by Annual Fund Regional Committee - National Committee on 09/07/2014

General Information

Process for Filling Position: Open (Volunteers self-identify)
Number of Seats: 55
Location: Non-geographically based
Eligible Constituent(s): Alumni, Parents

Summary of Position

As a volunteer on the National Annual Fund Committee, you’ll reach out to Cornellians to raise unrestricted, current use gifts. This support is essential to Cornell’s ability to make strategic investments and capitalize on unexpected opportunities. You’ll connect personally with alumni who have supported Cornell’s Annual Funds in the past, asking them to raise their sights with a gift of $5K or more this year. By making your own gift to one of Cornell’s 22 Annual Funds, you’ll set an example for your peers and inspire them to get involved. Through personal phone calls and outreach, you’ll speak with 5-10 households each year to encourage their support of the Annual Funds.

Cornell Interests:

Affinities

Fundraising

Talent Expectations: Skills

Communicate

Write and/or Edit

Communicate clearly the case for the Annual Fund and provide specific examples of the Annual Fund's impact. Follow-up with a note of thanks to all assigned contacts thanking them for past support and consideration of a gift for this year.

Lead/Manage/Serve

Manage Projects

Work with your Regional Annual Fund Officer to identify seven to ten alumni to directly contact and ask for an Annual Fund gift at the $5,000 level or higher.

Build/Maintain Relationships

Engage Individuals

Represent Cornell

Provide assistance in identifying the best possible Annual Fund solicitation assignments for members. Provide informational updates on a regular bases, including notification about recent gifts from individuals assigned to you.

Responsible Contact

Contact Name:

Penny Spoonhower

Email:

pl82@cornell.edu

Time Commitment

Average Time Commitment: 1-2 hrs/month
Duration: Not Applicable
Term of Office: 1 year
Number of terms in Office: 2 terms

Requirements

Prerequisites This position is renewable for one year at the end of the fiscal year. The yearly philanthropic expectation is that each member give at the $5,000 Tower Club Level, or above.

Hiatus Required? No hiatus required
Dues Required? No

Meetings

Meeting Attendance Required? Yes

Meeting Location(s):

On Campus: No
Off Campus: Yes
Off Campus Location: TBD
Conference Call: Yes
Meetings per year: 1x year

Yearly Philanthropic Expectation:

$5,000-$9,999

Alumni Trustee Election

Vote in the annual trustee election