COMMITTEES
The work of Habitat for Humanity - DeKalb is done mostly by dedicated volunteers. We are a non-profit charitable organization funded mainly by sponsors (church, corporate, and individual), donors, and homeowner mortgage payments. In addition to the volunteers that work on the actual builds and and provide administrative support, the organization also has numerous operating committees which produce the strategic and tactical planning of the affiliate. These committees are also where most of the behind-the-scenes work gets done before, during, and after actual construction.
Our Committees typically meet monthly and assist with the tactical functions of the affiliate. Committees also work with the staff and Board of Directors to form strategic goals for the organization. The Board of Directors provides oversight, strategic planning and policies for the affiliate.
OPERATING COMMITTEES (with estimated time needed to serve)
Construction (2-10 hrs/month)
Manages construction planning and materials (selection, ordering, inventory,payment)
Solicits skilled supervisors and house leaders
Coordinates scheduling of skilled supervisors, house leaders,and volunteers
Staffs the volunteer table at work sites Participates in actual house construction
Volunteer Recruiting and Coordination (4-5 hrs/month)
Collects info from submitted Volunteer Application Forms
Maintains volunteer database
Staffs Volunteer Coordinator role to schedule volunteers
Contacts new volunteers and holds volunteer orientation programs
Resource Development (1-10 hrs/month)
Organizes community events and fundraisers
Provides speakers for organizations, churches, businesses, and schools
Solicits funds from all sources including churches, corporations, foundations, and individuals
Develops giving programs with churches
Media Relations (1-5 hrs/month)
Researches, writes, produces, distributes newsletter
Maintains affiliate web site and updates as needed Produces press releases (both standard PR info and special releases for events such as new build, dedications of finished homes, etc.)
Keeps inventory of affiliate media materials (in print, video, photos, etc.)
Keeps list of media contacts
Keeps mailing and e-mail lists
Supports internal communication needs (among committee and board members working together)
Community Relations
Develops plans for recruiting and nurturing churches and civic organizations as sources of volunteers and sponsorships Tells the Habitat story and explains our needs by making public presentations Establishes donor recognition programs.
Site Selection (1-3 hrs/month)
Finds property suitable for home building or renovation
Evaluates property (site readiness, title search, permits, etc.)
Acquires property (negotiation of donation or purchase)
Our Committees typically meet monthly and assist with the tactical functions of the affiliate. Committees also work with the staff and Board of Directors to form strategic goals for the organization. The Board of Directors provides oversight, strategic planning and policies for the affiliate.
OPERATING COMMITTEES (with estimated time needed to serve)
Construction (2-10 hrs/month)
Manages construction planning and materials (selection, ordering, inventory,payment)
Solicits skilled supervisors and house leaders
Coordinates scheduling of skilled supervisors, house leaders,and volunteers
Staffs the volunteer table at work sites Participates in actual house construction
Volunteer Recruiting and Coordination (4-5 hrs/month)
Collects info from submitted Volunteer Application Forms
Maintains volunteer database
Staffs Volunteer Coordinator role to schedule volunteers
Contacts new volunteers and holds volunteer orientation programs
Resource Development (1-10 hrs/month)
Organizes community events and fundraisers
Provides speakers for organizations, churches, businesses, and schools
Solicits funds from all sources including churches, corporations, foundations, and individuals
Develops giving programs with churches
Media Relations (1-5 hrs/month)
Researches, writes, produces, distributes newsletter
Maintains affiliate web site and updates as needed Produces press releases (both standard PR info and special releases for events such as new build, dedications of finished homes, etc.)
Keeps inventory of affiliate media materials (in print, video, photos, etc.)
Keeps list of media contacts
Keeps mailing and e-mail lists
Supports internal communication needs (among committee and board members working together)
Community Relations
Develops plans for recruiting and nurturing churches and civic organizations as sources of volunteers and sponsorships Tells the Habitat story and explains our needs by making public presentations Establishes donor recognition programs.
Site Selection (1-3 hrs/month)
Finds property suitable for home building or renovation
Evaluates property (site readiness, title search, permits, etc.)
Acquires property (negotiation of donation or purchase)
