Volunteer With Us
EBC believes that what you water grows. That’s why it mobilizes everyday people to build power and prosperity in community. Powered by volunteer leadership, the EBC Fundraising Committee strengthens EBC’s work by identifying, organizing and expanding financial and other resources in support of its mission. The Committee is seeking the partnership of people who feel inspired by EBC’s mission, and who are eager to share their time, talent and networks to support its work. The Committee organizes its work around peer to peer campaigns, donor engagement and research and sponsorships. Volunteer energy is welcomed for task-bounded, time specific work as well as ongoing engagement. You are encouraged to join the monthly EBC fundraising Committee meetings held on the last Tuesday evening of every month, please email [email protected] if you would like to join.
1) 2019 Fundraising Committee/Resource Team – Peer to Peer Team Volunteer
The Fundraising Committee is seeking an individual or individuals to, 1) help design, plan and lead one or more time-limited peer to peer fundraising campaigns and, if time the volunteer’s time permits; 2) to become part of an ongoing task force which provides guidance and support as needed to EBC members and donors who plan to organize peer to peer fundraising campaigns on behalf of EBC. This assignment requires the volunteer to become familiar with the tools and approach that EBC currently uses to organize peer to peer fundraising, and to work in conjunction with the Peer to Peer Team Leader to brainstorm and plan campaigns and technical assistance to campaign leaders. How to apply: Prospective volunteers should send an email [email protected] with Peer-to-Peer Team Volunteer in the subject line, to set up a conversation in person or by phone. The Team Leader will be interested in learning about the prospective volunteer’s interests and availability, and to answer questions that the prospective volunteer may have.
2) 2019 Fundraising Committee/Resource Team – Donor Engagement Team Volunteer
The Resource Team is seeking an individual or individuals to help the organization deepen its relationships with its donors, large and small. In this role, the volunteer will, 1) help plan appreciation activities for EBC donors, lead “thank you” call and note-writing sessions; and 2) help EBC develop new ways to be in community with its donors. If the volunteer’s time permits, we hope they will become a regular part of an ongoing task force (Donor Engagement Subcommittee Team) which partners closely with EBC staff to engage donors.
This assignment requires the volunteer to become familiar with the tools and approach that EBC currently uses to engage and develop EBC donors, and to work in conjunction with the Donor Engagement Team Leader to brainstorm and plan donor engagement activities.
How to apply: Prospective volunteers should send an email to [email protected] with Donor Engagement Team Volunteer in the subject line, to set up a conversation in person or by phone. The Team Leader will be interested in learning about the prospective volunteer’s interests and availability, and to answer questions that the prospective volunteer may have.
3) 2019 Resource Team Volunteer – Sponsorship and Research Subcommittee Team
The Resource Team is seeking an individual or individuals to, 1) identify new funding opportunities through sponsorships, grants and in-kind donations from local businesses; and, if the volunteer’s time permits, 2) become a regular part of an ongoing task force (the Sponsorship and Research Team which partners closely with EBC staff and members to develop sponsorships for EBC.
This assignment requires the volunteer to become familiar with the tools and approach that EBC currently uses to develop sponsorships, and to work in conjunction with the Sponsorship and Research Team Leader to brainstorm and plan new sponsorships, grants and in-kind donations from local businesses.
How to apply: Prospective volunteers should send an email to [email protected]with Sponsorship and Research Team Volunteer in the subject line, to set up a conversation in person or by phone. The Team Leader will be interested in learning about the prospective volunteer’s interests and availability, and to answer questions that the prospective volunteer may have.Have questions? Check out our Frequently Asked Questions about Giving or send us an email.