Subcommittees

A. Finance/Grant Writing Committee

 

Overview:

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The aim of the Finance/Grant writing committee is to ensure GUYDA is operating in a financially sustainable and transparent manner, as required by its 501c mandate.

 

Goals:

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• Ensuring GUYDA has a treasurer and co-treasurer.

• Creating and maintaining internal controls.

• Keeping a record of all financial transactions, for example, monies received, monies disbursed, budgeting, grant writing, receipts, etc.

• Preparing financial reports and presenting the same to the membership.

• Seeking and writing proposals for grants that are in alignment with GUYDA’s mission

 

Requirements:

Persons with a background, skills, experience in finance/budget, granting writing, who desire to contribute to the goals of the Finance/Grant Writing Committee.

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B. Education/Bylaws Committee

 

Goals:

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• To facilitate educational opportunities for the youth in Guyana and Guyanese youth in the U.S.A.

• To assess the need for educational opportunities for the youth in Guyana including scholarships.

• To equip the youth of Guyana with the skills necessary to become productive citizens.

• To review and prepare amendments to Bylaws of GUYDA as directed by the President.

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Requirements:

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• Persons with an aptitude to evaluate proposals/applications.

• Persons with a background/experience in education and/or persons who desire to contribute to the goals of the Education/Bylaws Committee

 

  

C. Fundraising/Building Fund Committee

 

Goals:

 

• To develop an annual calendar for all upcoming events proposed by the Fundraising Committee or any other committee within GUYDA.

• To brainstorm and plan social activities that would generate funds for GUYDA

• Ensure that all tickets and flyers are designed and/or printed in a timely manner.

• To advertise all functions and social activities through several social media platforms and other distribution methods.

• To ensure that 10% of the net revenue generated from any fundraising social activity, is assigned to the Building Fund.

 

Requirements:

 

• Must be willing to attend follow-up meetings that are set to monitor the plans for any upcoming social activity.

• Must be willing to actively engage in undertaking responsibilities that would ensure the planned social events are executed.

• Must be willing to attend and arrive early at any planned social event, in order to assist with the set-up for that event.

• Must be willing to donate or contribute financially to the organization, whenever necessary.

• Any other committee that would like to host an event, should consult with the Fund-Raising Committee Team prior to doing so, in order to gain joint collaboration.

 

Note: Responsibilities are not exclusive only to the Committee members.  Committees will collaborate as necessary, to fulfill the mission of GUYDA and to the success of events.

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D. Social Media/Website/Marketing Committee

 

Goals:

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• Oversee the design, development, publishing, and maintenance of GUYDA’s webpage and social media platforms.

• Recommend editorial policies, procedures, and guidelines for publishing and disseminating information on the GUYDA’s website.

• Ensure that the website stays current with content and new technology/social media/trends.

• Implement a system for regular data/information collection for updating and editing.

• Collaborate with the Review and Editing committee to ensure the design and content, meet the needs of members, and satisfy the Mission of GUYDA.

• Make recommendations on the infusion of technology such as videos, pictures, and social media platforms.

 

Requirements (Committee members only need to satisfy at least one of these requirements):

 

• Knowledge of web design and development.

• Experience on social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter).

• Knowledge of editing/updating capabilities, including the use of Microsoft word.

• Be able to analyze data, video editing, and photography including cropping.

• Willingness to learn and have a strong desire to contribute ideas.

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E. Content Review/Editing Committee

 

Goals:

 

The Content/Review & Editing Committee is established for the following purposes in collaboration with the Social Media/Website/Marketing Committee:

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• To review and edit the content of all outbound correspondence, website, and social media messaging for accuracy, spelling, & grammar.

• To ensure content is current and relevant.

• To review and edit the graphic designs/displays and ensure the appropriate format of presentations.

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Requirements:

Persons who desire to contribute to the goals of the Website/Review & Editing Committee.