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Back on My Feet Indianapolis 964 N. Pennsylvania Street Indianapolis, IN 46033 Phone: (603) 369-6631 E-Mail: [email protected] Web: indianpolis.backonmyfeet.org
Young Professional
Board Manual
2015
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BoMF Young Professional Board Vision The Young Professional Board for Back on My Feet Indianapolis will support and uphold to the mission and values of Back on My Feet. Our board will consist of ten individuals who demonstrate a strong love and desire to make an impact on our members. The board will assist BoMF Indy office in the execution of fundraising and recruiting events and help to bring our members closer together with our volunteers. In addition, the board will bring awareness to other Indianapolis young professionals about the Back on My Feet Mission.
Expectations of the Indianapolis Young Professional Board
• Attend the monthly young professional board meeting
• As a whole, the board will need to form a minimum of two relay teams at our annual Marathon Relay
• The young professional board will be expected to fill at least two tables at the annual Birthday Bash.
• In some way financially commit to Back on My Feet through an annual give/get of $100 to the Indy Chapter; or donate an item that will generate a minimum $100 revenue.
• Be expected to attend and volunteer at least once at 1 for 1 Race.
• Be part of the annual 180 Degree Challenge, where the board brings in a minimum of $2,000 in revenue.
• Support the decisions made by the Advisory Board and follow through on Advisory Board requests.
Benefits of the Indianapolis Young Professional Board
• Discounts on at all Indianapolis Runner’s Forum Locations
• Connect with our Advisory and make relationships with our local partners.
• Attendance at our bi-annual appreciation dinner.
• An opportunity to meet and empower our BoMF members and watching them grow in our Programs.
• Back on My Feet (BoMF) is a national, for-purpose 501(c)3 organization that uses running to help those experiencing homelessness change the way they see themselves so they can make real change that results in employment and independent living.
Back on My Feet Mission
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BoMF Young Professional Board Structure
While each of the three teams have their individual tasks, it will be expected that the Young Professional Board work as a
collective unit to bring the most success to the Indianapolis Chapter of Back on My Feet.
How will we help you accomplish these tasks? • Provide full support and updates on what is going on at Back on My Feet Indianapolis
• Provide any and all resources needed to carry out any YPB tasks
• Provide opportunities for the YPB to connect with one another and use each other’s strengths to benefit the board as a whole
• This team of three will be in charge of creating opportunities to partner with Indy organizations, restaurants, bars, gyms, and corporations. They will help form the Birthday Bash Planning Committee and be in charge of the smooth completion of the event. In addition they will help bring in sponsorships and donations to the Birthday Bash
Fundraising Team
(3 members)
• This team will be slightly more tim consuming. At least one member of this board will need to be in attendance at each on of BoMF's Recruitment events. These events include Community Nights, National Running Day events, and IndyVolved events.
• The board members on the Recruitment team will also create an outreach program to bring in volunteers for the One for One Program and recruit BoMF FundRacers.
Recruitment Team
(4 Members)
• The entertainment members will be implementing the Sponsor-a-Member Program, pairing new volunteers with members. They will also be in charge of a monthly all chapter Fun-run to help bond both the Manchester and Wheeler Teams. The hospitality team will bring snacks and beverages to monthly BoMF races for members.
• In addition to ensuring our members feel comfortable, this team will be in charge of the bi-annual Appreciation nights for both the YP Board and the Advisory Board.
Hospitality Team
(3 Members)
