Cornell Black Alumni Association (CBAA)

Development Committee, Member, Cornell Black Alumni Association

Posted by Cornell Black Alumni Association (CBAA) on 10/23/2014

General Information

Process for Filling Position: Open (Volunteers self-identify)
Number of Seats: 20
Location: Non-geographically based
Eligible Constituent(s): Alumni, Parents, Friends

Summary of Position

Members will assist the chair in implementing a fundraising campaign for CBAA's upcoming Reunion. Committee members will be assigned various roles to support the overarching mission of the committee. Creating of a case statement, direct solicitations of gifts, and outreach to alumni, parents, and friends of CBAA are integral parts of committee member responsibilities. Additionally, as a volunteer for Cornell University, vote in Cornell's annual alumni trustee election.

Cornell Interests:

Affinities

Diversity

Talent Expectations: Skills

Communicate

Write and/or Edit

Speak to Groups

Direct outreach to alumni, friends, and parents in support of the CBAA fundraising goals. The ability to draft concise, yet persuasive emails is important. Members must be comfortable discussing how to support the CBAA identified programs areas of Cornell in a direct but nuanced manner with alumni.

Lead/Manage/Serve

Organize, Plan and/or Host Events

Serve on a Committee or Board

Work collaboratively with the chair of the development committee and assigned staff within Alumni Affairs and Development. If possible, pre-Reunion events will be held regionally that require attendance from committee members.

Build/Maintain Relationships

Engage Individuals

Represent Cornell

Meet, as necessary, with potential donors and others interested in CBAA's Reunion campaign and ongoing activities with the University. Serve as a representative of CBAA and Cornell to potential donors.

Responsible Contact

Contact Name:

Quentara Johnson

Volunteer Position Title:

Associate Director, Diversity Alumni Programs

Email:

qj63@cornell.edu

Time Commitment

Average Time Commitment: 3-5 hrs/month
Duration: Not Applicable
Term of Office: 1 year
Number of terms in Office: Not Applicable

Requirements

Prerequisites Previous fundraising or Cornell volunteer leadership preferred.

Hiatus Required? No hiatus required
Dues Required? Yes

Meetings

Meeting Attendance Required? Yes

Meeting Location(s):

On Campus: No
Off Campus: No
Conference Call: Yes
Meetings per year: Monthly

Additional Attendance Requirements: Intent to attend CBAA's Reunion preferred.

Yearly Philanthropic Expectation:

Make a gift to Cornell at a level of individual comfort

Alumni Trustee Election

Vote in the annual trustee election