Fundraising Committee
Chair: Brain De Matos
Email: brian.dematos@gmail.com
Committee Purpose: To develop a plan and work toward financial stability for Rainbow Health
Network and promote the mission of the RHN by working to effect change so that all LGBTT2Q
enjoy full human rights and access to health care.
Committee Considerations: The Committee is accountable to the RHN Steering Committee.
Committee Member Commitment
• Be a member of the RHN
• Be familiar with and committed to the goals and activities of the RHN
• Attend monthly Committee meetings
• Serve for a minimum of one year
Committee Scope:
• To work on policy-making around development and fundraising using a detailed strategic process - to include, but not limited to, grants, membership, and other giving and support producing activities. •
To bring to the steering committee for discussion and approval a long-range revenue strategy that will support RHN programs and operations
• To serve as leadership volunteers for fundraising events and campaigns, and involve other committee members and RHN members to participate
• Establish financial goals for the RHN
Fundraising Event and Campaign Volunteers:
• Planning and managing events
• Promoting events and campaigns
• Providing on-site support at events
• Direct mail fundraising activities
Community Outreach and Donor/Member Solicitation Volunteers:
• Participating in a variety of development efforts
In addition, the Committee values participants who can offer:
• A desire to promote human rights
• An understanding of the mission and goals of RHN
• Willingness to learn new skills and processes
• Interest in working cooperatively with motivated professionals in a casual setting
Benefits of Committee and Volunteer Participation:
• Being personally rewarded by giving back to the community
• Gaining opportunities to network, meet new friends, and establish professional contacts
• Learning and practicing new skills related to development
• Seeing direct results of hard work and dedication
• Having fun in a positive, upbeat environment with similarly motivated Committee members
• Measuring the success of development activities in policy implementation, increases in membership and donor contributions, and matching or exceeding established financial goals
• Diversifying and enriching your resume
