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Thank you for being part of the Reach the
Children Family. We appreciate your
willingness to make a difference in people’s lives. |
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As each chapter will be unique, we expect you to
adapt this model however it best suits your particular chapter. The following are our recommendations
for successful chapter development. |
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Seven key roles make up the Chapter Board: |
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Chapter President |
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Administrative Services |
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Marketing/PR |
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Financial Services |
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Fund-Raising |
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Humanitarian Services |
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Assistant |
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The chapter may choose to also have a Chapter
Advisory Board, made up of invited, influential members of the community. |
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Many more individuals will be Chapter Members. |
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Report to the Chapter Development Director |
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Lead Chapter Management Team in organizing
chapter activities |
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Motivate chapter members and keep their efforts
focused |
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Report to the Chapter President |
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Educate chapter members interested in
expeditions about such opportunities |
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Coordinate collection/distribution of donations
in-kind when applicable |
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Facilitate communication within the chapter |
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Report to the Chapter President |
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Use Reach the Children materials to gain support
in the chapter’s local community |
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Actively promote opportunities for involvement |
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Encourage local newspapers and radio stations to
print/air spots on how local people are getting involved at an
international level. |
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Write regular articles and press releases for
local publications and RTC publications. |
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Report to the Chapter President |
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Process all donations in a timely manner |
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Accurately record all financial transactions
(budget, expenses, donations, etc.) |
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Send financial report bi-weekly to RTC
Accountant |
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Report to the Chapter President |
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This person is a key organizer and coordinator
of activities and events that will bring in funds to Reach the
Children. S/he may also help the
chapter raise funds for specific chapter projects. |
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An initial list and monthly updates of ideas
will be provided to this person so that |
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s/he can better organize events. |
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Report to the Chapter President |
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Actively promote linking local resources with
the needs in Africa. |
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Report to the Chapter President |
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It is impossible for only one person to do and
coordinate everything required for a successful chapter. This person assists in any way the
Chapter President chooses (i.e.
periodically filling in for other board members, taking on secretarial responsibilities, doing
research, etc.) |
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Contribute to chapter efforts (may be involved
on a periodic or consistent basis). |
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Provide resources and facilitate connections to
individuals and businesses in their communities. |
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We are so excited about launching Reach the
Children chapters! We look forward
to working with you and hope that we can help you Reach the Children of
Africa. |
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Notes