HomeMy WebLinkAbout18 EXEC DIREC POSI 08-05-96DATE:
AUGUST 1, 1996
NO. 18
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TUSTIN
COMMUNITY
FOUNDATION
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
TUSTIN CITY COUNCIL
TUSTIN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, BOARD OF DIRECTORS
PROPOSED EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR POSITION
REQUEST FOR FUNDING
SUMMARY: The Tustin Community Foundation is requesting that the City Council
appropriate $30,000 to fund a part-time Executive Director.
RECOMMENDATION: Pleasure of the City Council
BACKGROUND: The Foundation Board has directed that President Jim McDonald approach
the City Council to request funding for a part time executive director (attachment) to focus their
efforts in three areas.
1. Fundraising: Primarily the development and implementation of a planned giving
program focusing on endowments, wills, bequests, etc.
2. Image Building: Help the Board create a focused identity.
3. Liaison: Sustain and support the linkage between the City and the Board.
Mr. McDonald has developed the attached "position description." After talking with area
foundations it was estimated that the attached "Scope of Services" would cost approximately
$30,000/year.
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Tustin Community Foundat~'on ' P. O. Box 3539 ' Tuslin, Cali/omia 92681
[/14) 573-3336
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TUSTIN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
EXECWIIVE DIRECTOR POSITION DESCRHVIION
June 3, 1996
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The Tustin Community Foundation (TCI~ was created for public and charitable
purposes with the intent of lessening the burdens of government and to promote and
support cultural, recreational, and human service needs of the City of Tustin. The TCF
will administer a variety of givingff~draising programs that will provide financial
stability to the Foundation. Through fundraising and endowment fund raising, the
Foundation will have the long-term financial means to address the c~mmullity's
needs. The Foundation will manage permanent investments that will provide armual
income to the TCF.
The Executive Director of the Tustin Community Foundation will be responsible for
conducting and managing the business affairs of the TCF including overall program
development and effectiveness, as well as community affairs and public relations.
POSITION DESCRIIVrlON
The Executive Director will serve as a consultant to the TCF and the City of Tustia with
initial responsibilities focused on.fundraising, event planning and coordination, and
public relations and publicity. The Executive Director will report to the'TCF Board of
Directors and will be respons~le for the following:
Planning and Development
Developing an annual fundraising plan and budget in cooperation with
the Board of Directors. The plan will be the basis for the Foundation's
"cause for giving" used to promote fundraising events throughout the
Researching availability of, and applying for special recognition and
ftmding awards.
Researching and applying for corporate grants, "in kind" donations and
underwriting.
Organizing and managing a planned giving/endowment program.
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B. Fundraising Activities
Solidting corporate contributions to underwrite specific community
needs and for spec'fflc comm~]n|ty projects.
· Conducting spedal events in support of specific projects.
C. Fund Distribution
Screening.and qualifying redpients of Tustin Community Foundation
flmds.
D. Publicity and Public Relations
Develop and maintain a consistent program for vis~ility for the TCF in
Establish an outreach to community civic organizations, professional
groups and business leaders in the City of Tustin.
E. , Administrative and Accounting
Preparation and maintenance of donor records
Assist the City Finance Department in preparation of quarterly'
financial statements and year end tax accounting.
This position will require an average of 20 hours of service per week during the first
year, with compensation on a retainer basis, with subsequent years of service dependent
upon prior year's performance, effectiveness and availability of funds.