Standing Committees of the Board

In addition to the six standing committees described below, two other committees exist to help organize and produce Community Caregivers’ annual fundraising events, the Fall Gala and the Spring Golf outing.  If you would like to serve on one or both of these special committees, or if you’d like to join a standing committee, call us at (518) 456-2898 or send an email to info@communitycaregivers.org.

Board Development Committee

• Recommends the slate of officers and directors-at-large to the Board for election.
• Nominates candidates to fill Board vacancies as they arise.
• Recommends potential Board members to the President.
• Designs and coordinates orientation for the full Board of Directors, both incumbents and those newly-elected.

See list of current Board members

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Comprehensive Fund Development Committee

• Develops and implements annual strategies to maintain financial support for the Community Caregivers organization.
• Reports monthly to the Finance Committee and to the Board of Directors as requested.
• Consists of eight teams, each responsible for its own area of fundraising activity:  Grants, Planned Giving, Major Donors, Fundraising Events (Small),  Annual Appeal, Donations, Major Events and Special Projects. 
• Committee membership includes the eight team leaders and the Community Caregivers Executive Director.

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Executive Committee (Board officers only)

• Consists of the five officers of the Board and the immediate Past President.
• Can collectively exercise Board powers provided that all actions taken be reported to the full Board at its next meeting.

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Finance Committee

• Oversees all financial planning and management for Community Caregivers.
• Develops and reviews official financial policy and procedures documents.
• Develops and reviews Endowment Fund Guidelines.
• Prepares annual budget for presentation to the Board of Directors.
• Arranges for an outside audit of books annually.
• Files all necessary federal and state tax returns.
• Prepares monthly financial statements for the Board of Directors’ review.

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Public Relations Committee

• Develops Community Caregivers’ image and visibility to build trust and credibility within key constituencies, ensuring that the image is consistent with and sensitive to the values, mission and goals of the organization.  Periodically checks health of image within the community.
• Develops an annual public relations and communications program to enhance image and visibility.  Monitors progress of plan and evaluates overall effectiveness.
• Implements the public relations/communications plan, including identification of human interest stories, writing and distributing media releases, and drafting brochures and newsletter copy.
• Helps staff develop and maintain relationships with the media as necessary.
• Works closely with other Community Caregivers committees to provide publicity support for approved programs.
• Oversees publication of the Community Caregivers newsletter.
• Oversees publication of Annual Reports.

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Volunteer Recruitment, Education & Recognition Committee

• Leads recruitment of Community Caregivers volunteers.
• Works with the Executive Director to design and implement ways to recognize volunteer efforts.
• Works with the Executive Director to ensure ongoing volunteer education consistent with program goals.