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Fund Raising Committee

                                  PARISH FINANCE COUNCIL

                                            Fund Raising Committee

Ministry Purpose / Objective:
To lead the parish in efforts that raise funds to support the services needed to carry out the mission of the parish.

Fundraising Committee Chairperson Position Description
Reports to:         Pastor and Finance Chairperson

General Responsibilities of Every Ministry and Committee Chairperson and Coordinator:
                                                                                                                            
Specific Responsibilities of Fundraising Committee Chairperson:

• Ensure that meetings are held to plan, execute, and review fundraising activities.
  
• Recruit new members for the Committee, with approval from the Finance Council.
  
• Maintain constant communication with the Chairperson of the Finance Council
  
• Send regular report of the activities of the Committee to the Finance Council (in person or in writing)
  
• Send regular update of fundraising activities to the Pastoral Council and to the parish so as to encourage full participation of the parish.
  
• Keep accurate account of the expenses and income of any fundraising activity and report same to the Pastor and Finance Chairperson.
  
• Ensure that funds raised from any activities are returned to the rectory same day. No money should be taken home by any member of the Committee.
  
• Give accurate account of income and expenses after each fundraising activity
  

 Expected Length of Commitment:
 At least two years, renewable by the Pastor and Finance Council.

General Qualifications Required of Every Ministry and Committee Chairperson and Coordinator:

 Specific Qualifications Required:

• Interest and some knowledge of fundraising.
  
• Trustworthy
  

            Fundraising Committee Member Position Description

Reports to:         Finance Chairperson

Ministry Purpose/Objective:

To lead the parish in efforts that raise funds to support the services needed to carry out the mission of the parish.

General Responsibilities of Every Ministry and Committee Member:

Specific Responsibilities of Fundraising Committee Members:

Member’s role is primarily to help the Committee fulfill its purpose by helping to:

• Plan and execute fundraising activities
  
• Constantly assess the success of such activities to be sure that they are worth the effort put into them and that we get the best out of each activity. 
  
• Solicit help from parishioners in planning and executing parish fundraising activities.
  
• Encourage the participation of all parishioners in fundraising activities.
  

 Special Activities:

• Parish 50/50 Fundraiser
  
• Parish Sweepstakes Fundraiser
  
• Parish Bingo Fundraiser
  
• Parish Scratch Off Fundraiser
  
• Dances
  

Meetings (when held, frequency, etc.):

• Quarterly and as needed, especially when activities are coming up
  

Expected Length of Commitment:

• At least one year.
  

General Qualifications Required of Every Ministry and Committee Member:

Specific Qualifications Required:

• Interest and some knowledge of fundraising.
  
• Trustworthy
  

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