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FOCUS is strengthening its fundraising efforts, and building the team to do it!

The Fund Development Committee plays a central role in advancing FOCUS’ sustainability and growth! As we expand our reach, we are seeking additional members to help deepen donor relationships, strengthen campaigns, and increase overall fundraising capacity!

In this role, you could:

Build and steward relationships with individual donors and supporters Help plan fundraising events and initiativesSuggest FUNdraising and FRIENDraising events! We want to have fun too! Contribute to growing FOCUS’ individual donor base Support and enhance annual and targeted giving campaigns

Meetings: Bi-monthly on Wednesdays (hybrid)

Time: 1 hour per meeting

This is an opportunity to directly support the long-term sustainability of FOCUS while helping expand the resources that power its programs and impact!

Help shape the conversations that inform and connect our community!

The FOCUS Forum Committee supports the Executive Director in delivering engaging, relevant, and informative Forums that reflect what matters most across Central New York. As interest in these conversations continues to grow, we are seeking additional committee members to help strengthen both planning and on-site execution. In this role, you could:

Ensure topics reflect community input and are informed by local data!Assist with coordinating and supporting on-site Forum programs Greet and mingle with participantsContribute to program evaluation and continuous improvement Help identify and recommend potential panelists Ensure topics reflect community input and are informed by local data!

FOCUS Forums are grounded in community insight, topics are citizen-suggested and aligned with current needs and priorities.

Commitment:

Monthly Meeting: Mondays (virtual), 3:00–3:30 PMForum Support: 3rd or 4th Friday of each month, 11:30 AM–1:15 PM (Forums run from 12:00–1:00 PM)

This is a hands-on opportunity to help bring meaningful, community-driven conversations to life.  

To grow Wisdom Keeper, we need to grow the committee that powers it! 

This signature FOCUS fundraiser is evolving, and we are actively seeking new members to help deepen our impact and strengthen our fundraising capacity!

Wisdom Keeper is FOCUS’ signature annual fundraiser, an inspiring celebration of local individuals who embody leadership, generosity, and a forward-looking commitment to Central New York! Each year, we honor those shaping a stronger, more connected community.

Recent Honorees: Nan Eaton, Sheena Solomon, Maarten Jacobs, Pam Brunet, Melanie LittleJohn, Rob Simpson, and more!

Join the Wisdom Keeper Committee! FOCUS is inviting new committee members to help shape and grow this cornerstone event! In this role, you could:

Help FOCUS decide who the next Wisdom Keeper(s) will beGreet guests during the annual event Help design and coordinate key event elements Support sponsorship outreach and donor engagementSecure a volunteer photographer for the annual event Collaborate on event logistics including venue, menu, décor, and program flow Assist with storytelling through video, scriptwriting, and marketing Contribute to fundraising efforts before and during the event

This is a hands-on opportunity to bring creativity, organization, and connection-building into a shared effort that continues to evolve each year.

Meeting Structure: 

When: Tuesdays, 8:00–8:30 a.m. (You do not need to be available for every meeting.) Format: Virtual, via Zoom. Schedule: January–February: As needed. March–November: Bi-weekly

As Wisdom Keeper grows, so does the opportunity to shape its future. Your perspective, skills, and energy can help elevate this experience even further!