SVA-Chapter-Guide-v2.0

15 • Use the strategic plan to set an operations budget, and guide financial planning and decision making. • Establish, improve, and/or maintain best practices for sound financial management. • Manage the Chapter budget and prepare detailed financial reports for the Chapter president, Chapter Advisor and the college or university, if required. • Identify the most affordable vendors and seek additional ways to save money for the Chapter. • Create and/or mange a record keeping system for the filing of receipts, bills, invoices, and financial reports. • Work closely with the Vice President of Fundraising to identify potential funding sources including institutional funding, grant funding, and private donors. • Ensure the Chapter complies with all financial regulations set by the college or university. Vice President of Recruitment and Member Engagement The Vice President of Recruitment and Engagement is responsible for recruiting Chapter Members and encouraging their engagement in all Chapter events, meetings, community outreach, and other Chapter initiatives. They are essential to the survival of a Chapter. With their primary responsibilities focused on coordinating the recruitment efforts of the chapter, they can have a significant impact on an organization's future. The responsibilities of the role include, but are not limited to: • Use the strategic plan to set recruitment and attendance goals to guide engagement objectives and strategies. • Work with the Vice President of Programs and Member Development to develop programming that encourages an active and engaged membership, and that are aimed attracting, selecting, identifying, and recruiting new members. • Work with the Vice President of Communications and Marketing to represent and promote the Chapter and recruit new members. • Work with the leadership team in creating, developing, and reviewing membership guidelines and requirements. • Maintain relationships with the office of admissions, Dean of Students, the School Certifying Official (SCO) to welcome incoming student veterans and military-connected students. Vice President of Fundraising The Vice President of Fundraising is responsible for establishing and cultivating relationships with potential donors, raising funds for the Chapter, and assisting the Vice President of Finance in accounting for donations and income. This person should be familiar with the school’s rules and regulations on fundraising and explore innovative methods with which to solicit and process donations, in accordance with university policy. The responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to: • Use the strategic plan to set a fundraising goal. • Establish, improve, and/or maintain best practices for relationship building with donors and potential donors. • Identify potential funding sources including institutional funding, grant funding, and private donors. • Ensure the Chapter complies with all donation regulations set by the college or university. Vice President of Communications and Marketing The Vice President of Communications and Marketing is responsible for all internal and external communications of the Chapter as well as promoting Chapter events to student veterans, their families, allies, and the greater campus community. The responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to: • Use the strategic plan to create a communications and social media strategy. • Maintain communication with National Headquarters and ensure Chapter information is updated every semester. • Manage and update all social media accounts and the Chapter website (as applicable).

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