Philanthropy Chair, Cornell Club of Fairfield County

Posted by Cornell Club of Fairfield County on 03/07/2021

General Information

Nomination start - 03/09/2021
Nomination end - 03/14/2021
Process for Filling Position: Open (Volunteers self-identify)
Number of Seats: 1
Location: Fairfield County, CT, Fairfield County, CT 06824, United States
Eligible Constituent(s): Alumni

Summary of Position

The Philanthropy Chair will be in charge of leading CCFC' efforts to support Cornell's mission through giving. The Philanthropy Chair will work with other members of the Board to design and organize initiatives aiming to increase alumni participation in giving activities, especially in support of the CCFC Scholarship Fund. The Philanthropy Chair will work with Cornell staff to promote Giving Day and increase alumni participation in this university-wide annual fundraising activity. The Philanthropy Chair will also support alumni volunteers leading community services activities, such as but not limited to Cornell Cares Day.

Cornell Interests:

Affinities

Regional Clubs

Talent Expectations: Skills

Communicate

Speak to Groups
Might give remarks at events during to encourage alumni to participate in giving and to support the club's scholarship.

Lead/Manage/Serve

Manage Projects
Lead all club fundraising efforts

Build/Maintain Relationships

Engage Individuals
Represent Cornell
Engage volunteers and alumni in support of Cornell, the Club, and Cornell community. Represent Cornell among the local alumni community

Responsible Contact

Contact Name:
Erika Axe
Volunteer Position Title:
Assistant Director, Regional Programs, NEC
Email:

Time Commitment

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

Requirements

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: Fairfield County, CT
Conference Call: Yes
Meetings per year: 4x year

Yearly Philanthropic Expectation:

Make a gift to Cornell at a level of individual comfort

Alumni Trustee Election

Vote in the annual trustee election