
Fundraising Committee
Purpose
Continually develop and execute fundraising strategies that make the organization’s efforts and community outreach sustainable.
Accomplishments to-date:
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Recruited & developed a Fundraising Committee Community Outreach membership drive inviting interested community members to “Join Us and Support the Fight.”
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Hosted Annual Shrimp Boil Fundraisers.
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Hosted Celebrate Freedom in downtown Houma.
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Offered branded WTPBC items for sales revenue (t-shirts, hats, mugs, tumblers, towels).
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Established a giving program for memorial donations in lieu of flowers.
Goals:
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Build a network of local sponsors for community events.
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Establish a planned development of fundraising.
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Institute an annual mail-out fundraising campaign.
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Track volunteer hours in community.
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Build partnerships with community-minded organizations (Elks, Hope Restored, Local Food Banks).
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Oversee grant writing efforts of WTPBC and assist in networking with major donors and foundations.
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Advertise for business sponsors through website and recognition of sponsors at meetings.
Needs: Grant writers and volunteers
