Join a Committee

We need your help to make sure our youth are supported from kindergarten through high school graduation, no matter what. We have developed various committees to ensure we are maximizing our capacity to serve our youth. We look forward to working with you to help our youth reach their greatest potential!

If you are interested in joining one of our committees, please click the button at the bottom of the page to fill out our form and select the committee(s) in which you are interested.

The following committees are currently open to community members:

Finance Committee

• Provides financial oversight to ensure ongoing financial viability of organization
• Oversees the annual budget process and annual financial statement review and tax preparation
• Educates the Board of Directors regarding financial and fiduciary responsibilities
• Meets the third Tuesday of each month; minimum one-year commitment

Strategic Planning Committee

• Leads and manages strategic planning effort for Friends-Seattle
• Monitors implementation plan, ensures goals are tracked, and progress is communicated to stakeholders
• Meets quarterly; one-year commitment

Fund Development Committee

• Supports the organization's overall fundraising efforts
• Assists DevComm in strategizing, implementing and evaluating fundraising activities as set forth in the annual fundraising strategic plan
• Supports strategy and implementation of event
• Includes auction procurement, guest development and fundraising

Ambassador Board

• Supports strategy and implementation of annual fundraising events
• Includes auction procurement, guest development and fundraising
• Meets monthly, then weekly in the months leading up to the event
• Minimum one-year commitment

Board of Directors

• Provide financial oversight for the organization
• Support the Executive Director to further the goals of Friends of the Children-Seattle
• Ensure effective planning and strategic implementation of our model