POSITION TITLE: Fight For Air Climb Committee Member
WHAT IS FIGHT FOR AIR CLIMB EVENT: A unique fundraising event where teams and individuals from all fitness levels take to the stairs to support the American Lung Association.
POSITION SUMMARY: Works closely with staff and volunteer leaders to promote the Fight For Air Climb throughout the community, recruit new climb teams, engage new corporate partners, and provide input to enhance the event day experience.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
Committee
§ Share responsibility of reaching the Fight for Air Climb goals:
o Fundraising: ~$208,000 | Participation: 550+
§ Actively participate in monthly committee meetings and engaging in discussed action items between meetings.
Corporate Introductions
§ Utilize your sphere of influence to help invite new corporate partners to support the Lung Association’s mission through a Fight for Air Climb sponsorship or employee team.
o Member’s Goal: outreach to 5+ NEW potential companies
Teams
- Lead by example by forming your own team with a team fundraising goal of $2,500+
- Example Action: Host a kickoff event at your workplace
§ Work with staff to develop a plan for recruiting NEW teams and help open doors to these opportunities
o Member’s Goal: Recruit 3+ NEW Climb teams
§ Support efforts to engage with PAST and increase number of participants
Example Actions:
o Volunteer to table at a local event
o Call 20+ past Climbers to encourage registration
Event
§ Assist in determining marketing strategies to reach new audiences
o Example Actions: Seek out 1 new opportunity to promote the Fight For Air Climb
§ Share ideas and feedback to make event day a fun and impactful experience
§ Distribute event information
§ Goal is to recruit 5+ event day volunteers
Your Estimated Time Commitment
§ Attend scheduled virtual meetings & complete action items 6 hours
§ Create your own team & complete personal fundraising 3 hours
§ Recruit new team captains and promote the Climb 6 hours
§ Volunteer recruitment 1 hours
§ Assist with packet pick-up or event day setup 2 hours
§ Attend & participate in Fight For Air Climb 3 hours
ESTIMATED TOTAL TIME: 21 HOURS
