Committees

EEF Committees help to fulfill our mission to provide exceptional learning experiences. Membership on these committees are NOT restricted to members of the EEF Board. 

If interested in serving on a committee, please contact Ellen Williams, Executive Director.

Advancement Committee
The role of the development committee is to ensure that the organization’s total development program is in concert with the organization’s strategic direction and needs. The committee serves as the mechanism by which board members and other volunteers are involved in the fundraising process.

The development committee is charged with focusing the organization and its board on fundraising. This includes constant attention to the strength of the mission and case for support, the organization’s accountability, the involvement of constituencies with the institution, the resources required to carry out the mission, plans for cultivating and soliciting the needed private funds, fundraising involvement, and demonstration of good stewardship.

Finance Committee
The finance committee is responsible for assisting the board in ensuring the organization is in good fiscal health. The work of the committee revolves around the following six major areas:

  • Ensure that accurate and complete financial records are maintained.
  • Ensure that accurate, timely, and meaningful financial statements are prepared and presented to the board on a quarterly basis
  • Budget and oversee financial planning.
  • Safeguard the organization’s assets.
  • Help the full board understand the organization’s financial affairs.
  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and other requirements related to the organization’s finances.

Program Committee
The Program Committee is often composed of board members and community members who are most familiar with the approaches and operations of the organization’s programs. The committee will serve as a sounding board, discuss necessary inputs, provide specific advice as requested, advise on sensitive matters and review the progress and evaluation of program initiatives.

Ugly Sweater Run Committee
The Ugly Sweater Committee is responsible for the planning of EEF’s annual 5K run and 1 mile walk. Duties include, securing prizes, marketing, race-day management, and volunteer wrangling.