OPEN ROLES

business outreach

Benefactor Committee Lead

Bell Benefactors are businesses or sole proprietors who donate to the school in exchange for recognition for their business. Depending on your style and how it fits in with your day-to-day, it could be something you squeeze in from your home office or an on-the-boots canvassing task. 

• Design and manage how the program works

• Create promotional materials and messaging for the program

• Target, promote, and sign up new benefactors

• If you are able, recruit and lead a committee of volunteers to assist in targeting new prospects and managing existing benefactor relationships

Sponsorship Committee Lead

Help our event teams connect with businesses or sole proprietors who donate resources or funding for specific asks. Depending on your style and how it fits in with your day-to-day, it could be something you squeeze in from your home office or an on-the-boots canvassing task. 

• Design and manage the program

• Target and sign up new sponsorships

• Coordinate with Event and Benefactor committees on outreach to businesses

Chamber Liaisons

Are you a business owner who belongs to the Northcenter or Roscoe Village Lakeview Chamber? We’re looking for representatives who can:

• Create a relationship between Bell and the chamber

• Pass along relevant opportunities to Bell and vice versa

• Connect Friends of Bell with other members who may be a good fit for mutual gain

Community building

Reach out to volunteer on one of the committees.

Good Neighbors

Neighborhood Association Liaisons

Do you belong to the Northcenter or Roscoe Village Lakeview Neighborhood Association? We’re looking for representatives who can:

• Create a relationship between Bell and the Association

• Pass along relevant opportunities to Bell and vice versa

• Connect Friends of Bell with other members who may be a good fit for mutual gain

Bell Family Fund

Looking for a compassionate parent leader to jumpstart a community aid program to assist Bell families who need support. The goal would be to provide immediate assistance with items or financial needs in a confidential manner that allows students to focus on their education. This could include scholarships, school supplies, household items, etc.

Sister School

The Children’s First Fund matches two CPS schools to develop a personalized relationship that helps enhance education for both communities. From joint field trips and parent enrichment to providing additional financial resources to our partner school, Friends of Bell can build an enduring relationship to expand connections across our CPS community. We need a passionate parent leader to spearhead this initiative.

Fundraising

Bell Walk Committee Lead

Step into action! Help us plan and execute one of Bell’s biggest annual fundraisers—the Bell Walk!

• Coordinate event logistics, from scheduling classrooms, managing emcees and DJs, to engaging teachers

• Engage with local sponsors for donations and partnerships

• Rally volunteers to help with setup, safety, and crowd control

• Plan fun activities, giveaways, and incentives to boost participation for the 6 weeks leading up to the event

• Coordinate Bell merchandise prizes with outside vendors

• Track all donations, create events web pages, and leverage the Better Unite platform

Gala Committee Co-Lead

If you love a good theme and a checklist, you have found your people! This is a super fun night for parents and teachers to get together, but we need your vision and help planning the party.

• Recruit and manage committees for various activities, including silent auction, wine pull, and other new and interesting activities 

• Manage event planning from securing the venue to catering and decorations

• Find sponsorships and donations to support the event

• Produce event content and programming for the evening, including key speakers (FOB president and principal) 

• This is a year-long commitment with the bulk activity happening in the winter-spring months leading up to the Gala

School activities

Reach out to volunteer on one of the committees.

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