Endowment Members and Trustees: A Job Description
The Endowment Committee is looking for additional members. We meet monthly, the second Monday of the month, and do more work between meetings. Following is a list of Committee responsibilities and desired qualifications. We are especially looking to diversify the group.
Job Description: Endowment Committee Members
Responsibilities:
- Evaluate grant applications as part of a team and recommend apportioning funds among recipients;
- Handle bank and investment accounts responsibly; work closely with Endowment accountant.
- Work with potential/actual donors;
- Monitor ongoing grant funded projects;
- Write copy for newsletter, Web site, and other media outlets.
Qualifications:
- Ability to analyze grant proposals for detail and adherence to the five criteria outlined in the Endowment bylaws; familiarity with grant-writing process;
- Familiarity with the church community and its mission;
- Familiarity with the community at large, key not-for-profit organizations, and community needs;
- Familiarity and experience with investments, interpreting financial reports;
- Ability to give and receive feedback in a group discussion; remain open to perspectives other than one’s own in the decision-making process;
- Good oral/written communication skills;
- Ability to carry out responsibilities in an organized manner.