Fundraising Committee Chair

Fundraising Strategy & Leadership

• Lead the design and execution of CARE’s annual fundraising plan, ensuring diverse and sustainable revenue streams.
• Provide strategic oversight and measurable goals for events, campaigns, grants, and donor relations.
• Inspire, recruit, and engage board members, volunteers, and community leaders to participate in fundraising efforts.

Fundraising Events

• Oversee planning, budgeting, promotion, and execution of CARE’s fundraising events (e.g., events, community drives, adoption events with fundraising / friend-raising components).
• Coordinate with volunteers, vendors, and staff to ensure smooth execution and mission alignment.
• Evaluate event success and recommend improvements.

Online Campaigns & Digital Fundraising

• Lead the design and execution of digital fundraising campaigns, including Giving Tuesday, Spring and Holiday appeals, Food drives, peer-to-peer campaigns, and social media drives.
• Work with CARE’s communications/marketing/social media volunteers to create compelling stories, donor spotlights, and impact messaging.
• Monitor online fundraising tools (Donor Perfect) and platforms for effectiveness.

Donor Development & Stewardship

• Cultivate and maintain relationships with major donors, corporate sponsors, and community partners (Beagle/NC Brewery/Pittsboro Pet Supply, etc.).
• Build and implement donor recognition and stewardship programs that strengthen loyalty and encourage recurring giving.
• Work with the board to expand CARE’s donor network through introductions and ambassador roles.
• Oversee systems to track donor history, preferences, and giving capacity.

Grants

• Guide grant strategy including research, writing, and submission processes.
• Identify foundations, corporate giving programs, and government opportunities that align with CARE’s mission.
• Ensure timely submission of proposals and reporting requirements.