JFA Dinner Committee

The Justice for ALL Dinner wouldn't be possible without the efforts of many volunteers who comprise our Dinner Committee!

Read on to see the types of roles they play:

COMMITTEE MEMBER RESPONSIBILITIES

To promote awareness of social justice issues and the needs of the poor in the Diocese of Camden:

Assist in nominating, vetting and selecting the awardees for the event who have demonstrated their commitment to social justice.

To promote Catholic Charities in our region:

Identify and cultivate partners in our community who are committed to the Mission and Vision of the organization and invite them to participate in the event.

To raise funds for direct assistance to our clients in the communities we serve:

Identify additional prospects for the Justice for All Dinner.
Host cultivation dinners or receptions, as appropriate.
Cultivate and solicit potential donors, including personal solicitation visits.
To support the infrastructure of the event throughout the year
Make a gift of time, talent and treasure to the Justice for All Dinner
Provide oversight and guidance for the Justice for All Dinner
Identify candidates for leadership and create strategies to recruit and engage
Endorse the marketing, communications, nominations and fundraising plans and goals
Promote the Justice for All Dinner and Catholic Charities mission at all times and provide information, advice and encouragement
Provide guidance on additional literature and collateral materials
Receive regular reports and communication and make recommendations as necessary
By example the Dinner Committee members will set the pace for activity and raise sights for other prospective committee member, partners and donors.

COMMITTEE STRUCTURE

The Dinner Committee accomplishes its work through its sub-committees which include:

Sponsorship
Marketing/Communications
Event Logistics
Nominations

Each Sub-committee has a chair or co-chairs, who will also serve on the executive dinner committee.

While each Sub-committee has specific goals, all members are asked to be aware of the responsibilities noted above and are asked to contribute insight, suggestions and ideas for the entire work of the Dinner Committee.

NOMINATIONS COMMITTEE

This committee has the overall responsibility for selecting the honorees for the Justice For ALL Dinner and liaising with our Honorees post nomination.

Nominations Committee Members-at-Large – Responsibilities

Evaluate potential honorees
Solicit and collect nomination forms
Research and vet nominees
Recommend honorees that embody the attributes of our award categories
Liaising with and coaching our selected honorees through the event year
Recruit new committee members

SPONSORSHIP COMMITTEE

This committee has the overall responsibility for reaching the annual event fundraising goal by rating and evaluating major new prospects and cultivating relationships with current and former supporters of the event.

Sponsorship Committee Members-at-Large – Responsibilities

Identify and solicit prospective donors
Rate and evaluate major new prospects
Sell Program Book Ads
Participate in solicitation and cultivation events as needed
Make personal calls on prospective donors
Provide personal support
Recruit new committee members

MARKETING/COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE

This committee has the overall responsibility for promoting the event and the mission of the organization through various media outlets including print, web, social & television.

Marketing/Communications Committee Members-at-Large – Responsibilities

Create, maintain and execute communications timeline
Write press releases, public service announcements, photo captions & press kits and distribute materials to the appropriate outlets
Maintain the event’s internet presence through the event website & Facebook
Create and produce multimedia needs for the night of the event
Recruit new committee members

EVENT LOGISTICS COMMITTEE

This committee has the overall responsibility for planning and executing the Dinner and any ancillary events that are used to promote the event and raise additional funds.

Event Logistics Committee Members-at-Large – Responsibilities

Work with the event venue to secure dates and select menus
Pick décor, centerpieces and entertainment if needed
Participate in invitation and program book design and print process
Implement additional events as needed to help raise funds and promote the dinner
Recruit new committee members

TIME COMMITTMENT

Meet in-person once a month (1.5 hours) to monitor the progress of the Justice for All Dinner, and as deemed necessary, via conference calls.
Attend select events, meetings, and other gatherings as needed.
Between meetings, have the ability to participate in conference calls and reporting sessions as needed
Estimated total time commitment 25 – 30 hours

INTERESTED IN JOINING?

Contact Giovina Price for More Information

856.583.6126

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