Junior Board Membership Engagement Guide
Brighton Center’s Junior Board is a young professionals group designed to support Brighton Center’s mission of creating opportunities for individuals and families to reach self-sufficiency through family support, social services, education, employment and leadership. Interested In Joining?
For more information, or to submit an application for consideration on the Junior Board, contact Beth Hodge at bhodge@brightoncenter.com or 859-491-8303 ext. 2331.
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3 KEY CRITERIA FOR SUCCESSFUL JUNIOR BOARD ENGAGEMENT
JUNIOR BOARD GOALS
Develop a group of young leaders who will serve as advocates for Brighton Center
Give young professionals looking for engagement the opportunity to become civically involved in the community
Help young professionals create a network of other likeminded persons
Provide capacity to Brighton Center’s programs through volunteer activities
Engage in fundraising activities
OUR CORE VALUES
We strive to create an empowering, judgment-free, and collaborative atmosphere for individuals, families, and the community on a path to economic prosperity.
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OUR WHY Webelieve deeply in the potential of people, and that everyone deserves the best quality of life possible.
MEMBER BENEFITS
Meet and network with like-minded philanthropic individuals
Connect with professionals from Brighton Center’s staff and board
Interact with Brighton Center customers through events and volunteer activities
Opportunity to engage with a member from the Brighton Center leadership team or Board of Directors
Junior Board members will attend two key annual events organized and executed by the Junior Board (e.g. fundraising event, volunteer event)
All Junior Board members must attend one additional volunteer event in addition to the flagship volunteer event hosted by the Junior Board
Each Junior Board member is responsible for contributing $100 per year (via fundraising or personal contribution)
A full commitment to attending meetings and participating in events
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GOOD TO KNOW INFO
WE ARE making an impact because of your belief in our mission and continuous support as we transform lives.
Junior Board Leadership
Brighton Center Employees President
Michael Orr Development Director morr@brightoncenter.com
Lauren Copeland Senior Director lcopeland@brightoncenter.com
Beth Hodge Volunteer Coordinator bhodge@brightoncenter.com
Monthly Meetings
First Thursday of the Month 5:30 at Family Center
Purpose: Mission moments, committee updates, upcoming dates, activities & opportunities
Laura Farmwald President laurasalzman@gmail.com
Google Group
BCJuniorBoard@googlegroups.com
Subcommittee Leaders
Zach Wall
Membership Engagement Chair
Drew Bamberger
Fundraising Chair
Paul Farmwald Volunteer Chair
MEETINGS
Quarterly Lunch Meetings
June 4th | August 13th | October 8th 12:00
Purpose: alternative date/time, monthly meeting recap, review upcoming dates, activities & opportunities
Junior Board Signature Events
Christmas In July
Euchre Tournament
FriendsGiving
Ad-Hoc Meetings
Scheduled As-Needed
TBD
Purpose: Prepare for upcoming events (e.g. Friendsgiving)
BRIGHTON CENTER’S IMPACT
During our last fiscal year, we impacted the lives of 24,986 individuals, from infants to older adults, across all 8 counties of Northern Kentucky and beyond. We provide a community of support through 8 areas of impact and our 45 programs.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
VOLUNTEERS play a critical role in supporting Brighton Center’s mission and increase our ability to help families achieve their hopes and dreams. JAN-MARCH
Free tax preparation program offered during tax seasons
Join the planning committee
Attend or promote attendance
Bid on auction items
Volunteer to set up the day before or morning of the event
MAY 27, 2024 9AM
Freestore Foodbank’s 21st Event
100% of funds raised by Brighton support our Choice Food Pantry Walk, run or donate!
WALK &
Racing Toward Hope | 4.20.24
Cocktails, Dinner & Dancing
Volunteer Join the planning committee (Dec/Jan)
Prep baskets for the event
Be a sponsor / request corporate sponsorship
JANUARY MEETING
Junior Board Kick Off
Welcome New Members
Every hour a volunteer spends at Brighton Center equates to a $24.14 donation.
Attend or promote attendance
Bid on auction items
Set up or break down
MAY 7, 2024 | 6:30 PM
Juniper’s Bar + Petal & Stem
Mother’s Day Flower Arranging Class $50 ($15 goes back to Brighton)
JUNE MEETING
FriendsGiving Official Planning Begins
Vote on Junior Board Chairs
Pop-Up Opportunities
You can schedule a time to volunteer any time of year. The first half of the year is a great time to volunteer or gather a group to volunteer. From planning a Valentines Day party, to hosting a social event for kids, teens or seniors, to getting outside to beautify one of Brighton Center’s properties…there are many ways to engage and support Brighton Center’s mission. Contact Beth Hodge to plan: bhodge@brightoncenter.com
VITA TAX PREP MARDI
GALA HUNGER
RUN FAT TUESDAY 2.13.24
rd Annual Mardi Gras for Homeless Children
GRAS
5K
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First Friday in June
CHRISTMAS IN JULY
July 17, 2024| 5:30-9:00 PM The Firehouse (Covington Yard) Euchre Tournament
Decorations, food/marketing Set up, help during event
9.14.24 | 5:30-9:00 PM Purple People Bridge Taste exquisite wines,
Join the planning committee (March)
Attend or promote attendance Volunteer to set up or work event
OCTOBER THRU DECEMBER
Schedule time to give back to Brighton individually or with a group (friends, family, company) Contact Beth Hodge to plan: bhodge@brightoncenter.com
First Friday in November
FRIENDSGIVING Planning begins in July and continues up to the event date. Last year, the Junior Board raised $XX,XXX!
OCTOBER Pint Night Pumpkin Carving
GRADUATION VITA Prep & Gala Committee Kick off
FRIENDSGIVING | NOVEMBER Date & Venue TBD
Fundraising, donations & sponsorships
Event Planning
Week prior: build silent auction baskets & inventory silent auction items
Day before: set up
Day of: prep for event
Night of: work event & clean up
WINE OVER WATER BOARD SERVICE HUNGER
RECOVERY CENTER GRADUATION
WALK & 5K RUN
RECOVERY
CENTER