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Steering Committee Application

Steering Committee members commit two to five hours per month to engage with planning meetings and to fulfill the needs of the project.

Steering Committee members must be at least 18 years old and registered members of the InKind Baking Project. No baking skills necessary! 

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Please read the descriptions of each Steering Committee area and find one (or two!) that sound like a match for your skills and passions. Then, fill out this quick application. Shortly after we receive your application, a current Steering Committee member will reach out to schedule time to chat. 

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Partnerships & Requests:

You build relationships with ease and communicate clearly, making partners feel supported while staying organized. You have a strong instinct for mission alignment and can turn requests into well-structured volunteer opportunities, keeping communication flowing between everyone involved. It’s a plus if you have a working knowledge of other nonprofits in the city of Philadelphia.

The Partnerships & Requests team builds and sustains meaningful partnerships while stewarding mission-aligned requests for volunteer engagement. Duties include:

  • Identify and cultivate relationships with organizations, businesses, and community groups.

  • Serve as the primary point of contact for partners.

  • Educate partners on InKind processes and procedures.

  • Review incoming requests for baked goods and evaluate alignment with InKind’s mission.

  • Coordinate the intake and vetting of partner requests.

  • Translate approved requests into volunteer opportunities using PlanHero (or other tools) in accordance with SOPs.

  • Facilitate clear communication between partners and volunteers as needed.

  • Ensure a consistent, positive experience for partners and clear expectations for engagement.

Treasurer:

You are a person who enjoys budgets, excel, and keeping good records. Perhaps you have a background in finance or accounting, but maybe you just keep a really tight household budget.

The Treasurer is responsible for managing the financial affairs of InKind Baking Project and ensuring transparency and accountability. This role may be fulfilled by the chair if the position is vacant. Duties include:

  • Budget planning and organizational financial forecasting.

  • Monitoring and reporting income, expenses, and financial transactions.

  • Maintaining financial records.

  • Facilitating reimbursements.

  • Chair the fundraising drives.

Chair

The Chair provides leadership and direction to the steering committee and ensures that InKind Baking Project fulfills its mission effectively.

 

THIS ROLE IS FILLED BY CURRENT COMMITTEE MEMBERS ONLY AND IS NOT OPEN TO APPLICANTS

 

Membership & Engagement:

You’re passionate about the project and excited to bring others into it. You can easily explain what we do because you’ve likely experienced it firsthand. You’re responsive and comfortable managing the inbox and volunteer database while welcoming new members. You enjoy building community, keeping people engaged, and helping create meaningful ways for volunteers to connect and stay involved.

The Membership & Engagement team is responsible for growing, supporting, and connecting the InKind Baking Project community. Duties include:

  • Recruit, onboard, and retain volunteers.

  • Maintain and manage the volunteer database, including responding to new membership inquiries.

  • Develop strategies to grow and sustain an active membership base.

  • Plan and lead member-focused events and gatherings (e.g., Whisk & Wisdom).

  • Foster community-building and connection among volunteers.

  • Provide resources, communication, and support to members.

Communications & Media Team:

You appreciate a well-written email, stay organized, and have a good eye for what a website needs to convey to different audiences. You know your way around various social platforms and posting  feels easy, not like a chore, whether it’s for your own accounts or ours.

The Communications  & Media team shares the story, impact, and opportunities of InKind Baking Project while ensuring clear, consistent communication across the organization. Duties include:

  • Develop and implement communication strategies and campaigns.

  • Create and disseminate newsletters, press releases, and promotional materials.

  • Manage website content and updates.

  • Oversee social media strategy and content creation, including posts, graphics, and video.

  • Engage with volunteers, partners, and the public across communication platforms.

  • Respond to inquiries and manage external communications.

  • Capture and share stories, including photos, testimonials, and partner highlights.

  • Support internal communications, including maintaining shared documents and records.

  • Serve as secretary to the Steering Committee, including coordinating agendas and documenting meeting minutes.

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