TLHD is hosting it's first ever fundraising gala in August 2018 and we're looking for a person or two to be the Event Chair(s) to help us build a fun, yet effective fundraising event.
Start date: ASAP, ending after event is over, all bills have been paid, thank you's sent, reporting complete. (Likely April through September)
This opportunity to Chair the event may require a substantial time commitment, and we hope the result leaves you with a sense of achievement, knowing that your work made an big impact on the Arts and the vitality of your community.
Chairperson duties include:
- Orchestrates the overall production of the event
- The Event Chairperson provides the leadership for the entire event planning process.
- Work directly with the TLHD Executive Director to develop and manage the budget, themes, contracts, donations, sponsors.
- Recruit volunteers and develop volunteer committees
- Be the point of contact with volunteer committees and liaison between TLHD staff and event volunteers.
- Provide ongoing motivation for committee members, ensuring work is progressing.
Helpful skills:
- Organization and attention to detail
- Ability to delegate while maintaining oversight
- Ability to manage the budget
- Upbeat, can-do attitude.
- Ability to meet at a variety of hours, including nights and weekends, when committee members are most avialbile.
- Event / gala / fundraising experience helpful
