BRCWRT Fundraising Committee

The Fundraising Committee works under the direction of the President and the Executive Committee to obtain funds to support BRCWRT operations and projects. Fundraising techniques may include direct donations, lotteries, Civil War art and memorabilia sales, and book sales. The primary use of funds raised is to support BRCWRT general operations; however, funds may be raised for specific purposes such as the BRCWRT Scholarship Fund, historical signs, etc., so long as the specific purpose is consistent with the BRCWRT’s stated 501(c)(3) objectives.

The Executive Committee will appoint a BRCWRT member to serve as Chair of the Fund Raising Committee. The Chair of the Fundraising Committee is an ex-officio member of the Executive Committee.

Responsibilities of the Fundraising Committee include:

• Request and receive donations from BRCWRT members

• Manage and conduct project-specific fundraising activities

• Manage and conduct project-specific fundraising activities, as appropriate, from external organizations and personnel

• Manage and conduct BRCWRT book sales program

• Coordinate with BRCWRT Treasurer to ensure all donations are properly recorded and accounted for

Monetary donations to the BRCWRT, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, are tax deductible. Donations will be properly recorded and deposited by the BRCWRT Treasurer, who will also provide donation receipts, as appropriate.