The Crochet Club of London is looking for an energetic, innovative Fundraising Chair to join our seven-member Board and help the Crochet Club achieve our goal of “Blanketing the Community.”
ABOUT US:
The Crochet Club of London is a registered charity serving London and surrounding area. The Club helps Londoners in need by crocheting blankets that are donated to local agencies. Yarn is provided to members at no charge and there is no membership fee, so people of all income levels can join the Club and enjoy a creative hobby from the comfort of their homes while simultaneously giving back to the community. We are entirely volunteer run and since our inception in 2002 we have donated over 18,000 blankets to over 70 organisations in London and area. You can find out more about us at our website, www.crochetclub.ca
OUR MISSION:
We provide crocheted blankets to charitable organizations that serve people in need and to individuals and families who would benefit from our support. We serve a broad spectrum of people, including but not limited to, children, adults, seniors, the homeless, Indigenous people, new Canadians, people living in poverty and victims of violence or unfortunate circumstances. For our members, we aim to provide social interaction and maintain and improve mental health through practicing the art of crochet. We welcome everyone and membership brings the satisfaction of giving back to the community
OUR VISION:
To be an inclusive, welcoming organization that supports agencies and individuals through the distribution of hand-crafted, one-of-a-kind blanketsthat are made with love by our members.
RESPONSIBILITIES of THE FUNDRAISING CHAIR
- The Fundraising Chair organises The Crochet Club’s fundraising activities as required to meet budget. A key responsibility is chairing the Fundraising Committee. The five members of this committee, supported by a roster of about twenty other club members assist with fundraising activities, which currently include the following:
- An annual e-mail fundraising campaign. Donations resulting from this email are one of the Club’s main income sources.
- Fundraising sales of small crocheted items that are made from yarn unsuitable for blankets.
- Yarn Drives to solicit yarn from the general public. This is a joint effort with the materials committee.
- Soliciting financial donations and grants from corporations, foundations, government, and local businesses.
- Online sales of donated items (mostly yarn) that can not be used by members.
- An annual fundraising report and board updates on fundraising.
- Research and implemention of alternate sources of funding.
- As a Board member, attend board meetings (usually four per year) and participate in decisions affecting the running of the Club.
TIME COMMITMENT:
An average of about 15 hours per month. This includes time attending regular monthly Club meetings and quarterly Board Meetings. The normal term for a board member is three years although this is negotiable.
FUNDRAISING CHAIR REQUIREMENTS:
- An interest in the activities and the mission of the Crochet Club although it is not necessary to know how to crochet.
- Previous fundraising experience would be an asset.
- Innovative and open to suggesting new fundraising ideas
- Good written, verbal and communication skills.
HOW TO APPLY: Please submit, by email to sian.roberts154@gmail.com a brief bio and a statement of interest outlining why you would like to join the Crochet Club board.