Fundraising Committee
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Purpose and Role
    To explore, pursue, encourage and support events and programs that encourage good social interaction at Good Shepherd/El Buen Pastor, while raising funds for the upkeep, mission and ministry of the parish. 
    
Current Responsibilities

• Research opportunities for fundraising at Good Shepherd. 
• After consultation with the Rector, submit any proposals with recommended action plans, to the Vestry, including costs.
• Act on approved proposals.
• Organize materials, resources, publicity, and volunteers for events in a timely fashion.
• Liaise with the Rector, staff and volunteers to ensure good communication.
• Ensure everything comes within the canons of the church, federal and state laws, and the stated mission of Good Shepherd.
• Liaise with the Church Secretary to ensure timely reimbursements for expenses.
• Publicise events and initiatives by providing information/fliers for The Call, the church’s website manager, the church Facebook page, and other social media, well in advance of the event.
• Evaluate events and invite feedback from the participants.

Reporting

• A summary report of each meeting will be presented in written form to the Vestry
• Proposals for Vestry approval to be sent to the Rector by the second Tuesday of the month
• Prepare an annual report for the Annual Church Meeting
• Monitor and record expenditure (for future budget setting purposes)

Committee Size:

• Ideally five/six person committee
• The committee appoints the chairperson and a Minute clerk
• The Committee will set a regular day and time to meet each month 

Suggested tasks to be included in 2017

• Garner ideas and practical support for 2-3 medium-sized fundraising events, and 1-2 major events during the year.
• Devise an easily managed system to ensure volunteers are signed up well in advance for specific event tasks.