​Development / Fundraising

Chair: Liese Kant

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Development

• Provide input regarding development strategies for the club in the coming year

• Provides input to identify development goals for the club in the coming year

Annual Giving & Planned Giving/ Committee Member

• Helps create an annual campaign plan

• Helps identify those to receive campaign materials

• Helps write and edit the campaign letter

• Assists in disseminating the campaign letter

• Responds to campaign donations

• Helps create a planned giving program for the club

Grants/ Committee Member

• Helps identify prospective grant making organizations for the club

• Creates a timeline of grant submission dates

• Helps identify a list of club needs for prospective grant submission

• Works with chair to write, gather documents needed and submit grants

• Monitors awarded grants and helps with report writing

Fundraising Events/ Committee Members

• Helps identify prospective fundraising events for the club

• Helps create a plan and budget for each event

• Helps identify and approach sponsors for event funding

• Helps identify a committee for each event & attends committee meetings

• Works with communications/marketing/pr to promote events

• Helps identify and hire needed entertainers/services for events

• Helps with the execution of fundraising events

• Thank the event committees, donors and sponsors

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Skills/Attributes: Experience with grant writing, grant management, and fundraising is helpful but not necessary

Meetings: Periodically as needed (1-3 hours at Twin Maples)

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Twin Maples Rentals

Chair: Amy Kovar

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Twin Maples maintains an active rental program that includes both one-time events and weekly recurring rentals. The Rental Committee plays a vital role in supporting the stewardship of this historic home by managing the rental calendar and ensuring a smooth, consistent experience for all renters.  Rental income is a key source of funding to support the maintenance of Twin Maples.

We are looking for volunteers to support various aspects of the rental process. Opportunities can be tailored to your availability, skills, and interests—whether that’s hosting site visits, assisting with logistics, or
supporting administrative coordination.

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Key Responsibilities of the Rental Coordinator

• Monitor Fortnightly Club (FN) email inquiries and respond in a timely, professional manner 

• Share rental information, pricing, and guidelines with prospective renters 

• Evaluate inquiries to ensure alignment with Twin Maples’ capacity, policies, and mission. 

Site Visits

• Conduct site visits for prospective renters, showcasing the home and answering questions (training and scripts available)

Contracts & Financial Oversight

• Prepare and distribute rental contracts 

• Track and confirm receipt of signed contracts, Certificates of Insurance (COIs), deposits, and final payments 

• Ensure all required documentation and payments are completed in advance of events 

Scheduling & Operations

• Maintain the rental calendar and tracker, including all bookings and payment milestones 

• Coordinate and assign House Managers for each event 

• Support smooth communication between renters, House Managers, and committee members 

Skills & Attributes

• Strong organizational and communication skills 

• Comfort working with email and Google Docs/Sheets

• Appreciation for the preservation and care of our historic property 

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