Overview:

The Philanthropy Committee is responsible for establishing a Donor program for SIM CFL

Donors are critical to SIM CFL, as a significant portion of the funding and resources for SIM CFL’s annual STEM & RLF Scholarship Awards. The Philanthropy Committee is a dynamic team that is responsible for maintaining the relationship with our current Donors and developing new Donors.

The key responsibilities of this committee are:

Relationship Management with Current Donors:

• Facilitates the involvement of Donors as active SIM CFL members, speakers, hosts of special events, and underwriters of key programs
• Sends regular emails to Donors communicating upcoming key events, programs, and success stories
• Hosts periodic webinar to keep Donors in touch with SIM CFL
• Coordinates attendance of Donors at SIM CFL Holiday Party as a Sponsor Appreciation event
• Oversees the Donor renewal process

Development of New Donors:

• Handles inquiries from prospective companies; with a conference call, meeting at their location and/or invitation to attend a SIM CFL event
• Launches periodic initiatives to recruit new Donors.
• Attends Meet the Company events to recruit new Sponsors
• Monitors and tracks prospect list
• A sales or business development background is not required for this role, but committee members do need to be comfortable calling key company contacts and promoting SIM CFL in a professional and enthusiastic manner.

Meeting Time and Location:

We meet once a month via conference call. The dates and times are determined by the committee.