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Help Us Lift SHiFT to the Next Level
SHiFT is the first model in the United States to demonstrate how individuals can self-organize to create an empowering community that supports, enriches, and acts as an invaluable resource for mid-life career transitions.
We are growing! Join the SHiFT community and become the change that you want to be!
Opportunities on SHiFT Committees
Joining a SHiFT Committee is an experience in collaboration. Share your talents with others who bring a rich variety of experiences, skills, and personalities.
Program Committee
Chair: Patti Stuhlman
SHiFT offers several programs to facilitate and support the transition process to an “encore career”.
The Program Committee is made up of the SHiFT members who provide leadership for each of the programs. The committee meets bimonthly.
Membership Committee
Chair: Rich Fine
The objectives of the Membership Committee are to:
- Develop a plan to develop and sustain our Membership in line with our new charter, shared values and mission.
- Staff an organization committed to growing community.
- Evaluate performance in 6 months to compare results against forecast, and recommend changes to plan where warranted.
- Manage the Time Bank
- Collect feedback from members and prospective members.
The Committee is seeking additional members to manage the total Membership experience including Hospitality, Recruitment, Education, and use of the Time Bank.
Marketing & Communications Committee
Chair (Interim): Jay McManus
The Marketing and Communications Committee oversees all the aspects associated with marketing and communications for SHiFT including:
The committee has the following responsibilities:
- Development of a marketing communications outreach program to the outside community
- Development of in-house communications
- Media and Publicity: promotion of events and articles written about SHiFT
- Production and distribution of publications (newsletter, brochures, etc.)
The Marketing Committee is seeking individuals who want to learn how to write for/edit the Newsletter, write for/manage the Website, and create press releases.
Development Committee
Chair: Kathy Tatone
Objectives:
Raise revenue through corporate sponsorship, individual donors and grants.
Sponsorship
Identify 8 potential corporate sponsors:
— 2 financial services companies
— 2 health care companies
— 2 corporations with large midlife employee population
— 2 neighbor businesses (located near SHiFT forums)
— Locate employees within the corporations with whom SHiFT has or can develop a relationship and ask employee to become an advocate for SHiFT within the corporation
— Make sponsorship presentation
Donor Development
Identify 5 potential donors and ask for donation
Foundation Grants
Draft and submit 3 grant proposals
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Does what you read strike a sympathetic note? Contact a committee chairperson and get involved.
SHiFT Success Stories
As a result of their participation with SHiFT, many individuals have found the inspiration to shift their perspective and move toward more meaning in their lives and work.
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