CEF Committees
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The Chelsea Education Foundation is made stronger by community members who want to make a difference for Chelsea students. Joining a CEF committee is a great way to support local education through events, fundraising, outreach, and more. Every contribution helps create meaningful opportunities for students and schools throughout the community.
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Contact the Chelsea Education Foundation to learn more about volunteer opportunities, committee involvement, and ways to support local students and schools. Whether you’re interested in helping at events, joining a committee, or contributing your time and talents in another way, we’d love to connect and help you find the best way to get involved.
CEF Committees
CEF Committees develop and make operational and policy recommendations to the full board. The following is a brief summary of the respective responsibilities:
Chelsea Alumni Association (CAA) – Volunteer Steering Committee of 15 CHS alumni. Positions include: Chair, Secretary, Treasurer. CAA’s mission is to create avenues for Chelsea alumni to communicate, connect, volunteer, support, and participate in Chelsea Schools and Chelsea-related activities. Meets monthly.
Donor Development – Develops the fundraising plan and relationships with funders and funding sources. Helps the Board carry out its due diligence function related to assuring fiscal health through philanthropy and fund development. Meets monthly.
Impact – Reviews and awards teacher grants and student scholarships. Meets a minimum of four times per year.
Events – Conceptualizes, develops, and implements programs that generate revenue and community exposure. Works under the umbrella of the Executive, Marketing, and Finance Committees with direct relationship to Donor Development. Active year round.
Finance – Oversees the financial operations of the organization including, but not limited to, preparing and presenting the annual budget. Includes all Executive Committee, plus additional support members. Meets monthly.
Marketing / Communications – Works with CEF’s Strategic Marketing firm to prioritize all aspects of digital and print media to advance the mission of CEF. Meets monthly.
Executive Committee – Recommends procedures for the Board and Officer, provides organizational vision, nominates new Board members fill vacancies and establishes procedures for slate of officers. Meets monthly
CEF encourages interested people to contact us to learn more about how you can participate in one of the Committees. We are a working board and appreciate and rely on the help of volunteers to realize our mission.