DC Development Board

“The secret to change is to focus all of your energy not on fighting the old, but on building the new.” — Socrates

Helping connect the community with the mission of the Springfield Dream Center

Details:

1 year term (July-July) with the opportunity to renew for a second year.

What is a development board?:

The Springfield Dream Center Development Board will work to further the mission of the DC through the solicitation of event sponsors and auction items, corporate sponsorships, P2P fundraising, and in-kind and matching donations. These donations are all collected through an effort of building and fostering excellent community relationships.

Requirements:

  • 75% attendance to monthly board meetings (in person or zoom), held over a lunch time slot

  • Help with annual event and one other fundraiser/initiative per calendar year

  • Monthly updates/reporting on progress made towards your subcommittee or personal goal/objectives

Dream Center Staff will provide:

  • Packets of marketing material for events and general marketing

  • Item request letters for auction solicitation

  • Training on development, Asking Styles, and how to solicit in a relationship building way

  • Magnetic name tags

  • Strategy for each event or initiative

2024 Events and Initiatives (likely to be consistent in 2025)

  • February: Biz Brunch

  • April: Trivia Night

  • June: Golf Tournament

  • September: 5K

  • November: Annual Event

  • Basement Remodel

  • NAP Tax Credits

  • Corporate Business Sponsorships