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History
The Cincinnati Habitat funBUILDers (CHfB) was formed in March 2006. CHfB is a part of the volunteer program
of Cincinnati Habitat for Humanity (CHFH) and reports to the Development Director of CHFH. CHfB membership is
free and open to all. However, membership emphasis is placed on individuals in the 35+ age range.
Funds raised by CHfB support CHFH in its efforts to address substandard housing in the community.
Mission
CHfB is being formed to increase opportunities for volunteers to become involved in CHFH, increase funding
for CHFH, and utilize the knowledge and expertise of CHfB members for the benefit of CHFH. CHfB formation
follows the success of The Cincinnati Habitat Young Professionals (CHYP) formed in March 2005.
Vision
CHfB will fulfill its mission and the vision of CHFH through community engagement, event-based fundraising,
social networking, education, and collaboration with area businesses, groups, and organizations.
Structure
Cincinnati Habitat funBuilders is associated with Cincinnati Habitat for Humanity. CHFH was founded in
1986 and has completed over 120 homes in the region since its inception.
CHfB is led by an Executive Steering Committee of five to ten members who dedicate at least ten hours of
their time per month. Steering Committee members must serve on at least one full time committee, serve on an
annual basis, and are eligible for election to any of CHfB officer positions.
Officer positions include:
- President
- Vice President of Finance
- Vice President of Operations
- Vice President of Social
- Vice President of Events
- Vice President of Outreach
- Vice President of Technology
- Vice President of Construction
Officers have leadership and oversight responsibilities for their respective subcommittees,
which are described briefly below:
- Finance and Operations - Manages and oversees CHfB resources. Works closely with the finance manager of Cincinnati Habitat
- Social - Plans and oversees high frequency, casual fundraising events
- Events - Plans and oversees low frequency, high dollar volume fundraising events
- Outreach - Plans and oversees the CHfB growth plan through press releases, marketing, speaking engagements, and use of partner organizations
- Technology - Plans and oversees the electronic integration of CHfB assets. Works closely with the business manager of Cincinnati Habitat
- Construction - Plans and oversees the training, safety and construction of all CHfB homes. Works closely with the Volunteer Coordinator and Construction Manager of Cincinnati Habitat
Thank you for your interest in Cincinnati funBUILDers. We hope that you are as excited about the possibilities
as we are! Please note that we are in the process of forming this organization and are interested in your input.
CHfB Executive Steering Committee: Leaders Wanted
If you would like to join our leadership team, fill out the interest form,
and a member of the committee will contact you.
If you have questions, direct them to kkennedy@cincinnati-habitat.org.
Email questions and suggestions to fb@cincinnati-habitat.org
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