The Catholic Diocese of Cleveland Foundation’s Associate Board, guided by gospel values, develops emerging leaders who raise funds, make grants, volunteer, and assist the Diocese of Cleveland and the community at large.

The leadership of the Associate Board is guided by the Executive Committee whose primary goal is to direct and provide leadership to the Associate Board..

The Executive Committee consists of 7 elected positions: Chairperson, Chairperson Emeritus, Secretary/Treasurer, and Co-chairs of three committees. Members of the Executive Committee will be elected into office at the December Full Board Meeting by a majority vote of Associate Board members.

The Associate Board has two opportunities for membership: Members and Auxiliary Members

Members are held accountable to membership requirements, and also have a series of benefits.

Benefits:

• Vote on decisions put to a Full Board Vote.
  
• Run for an Executive Committee position.
  
• Attend “member only” events including leadership development activities.
  

Requirements:

• Attend three out of four general meetings.
  
• Actively serve on a committee (Personal Involvement, Crooked Halo, Fund Advisory),
  
• Participate in at least two service activities.
  
• Sell or buy two Crooked Halo Benefit tickets.
  
• Contribute to the Donor Advised Fund (no minimum amount)
  
• Attend at least one leadership development activity.
  

Auxiliary Members of the Associate Board are interested in one or more areas of board membership on the Associate Board, but do not wish to be held accountable to membership requirements.

Benefits:

• Included on the official Associate Board mailing list.
  
• Invited to attend general board meetings.
  
• Work on any committee.
  
• Participate in volunteer activities.
  
• Attend any events open to the public (Theology on Tap & Crooked Halo).
  

Requirements: None

The Associate Board includes three committees: Personal Involvement, Fund Advisory and Crooked Halo.

Personal Involvement Committee

The Personal Involvement Committee is responsible for the facilitation and coordination of all volunteer, social, spiritual events and Theology on Tap.

Participation is critical in order to enhance the member's awareness of the broad spectrum of service and ministries offered throughout the eight counties of the Diocese of Cleveland. Approximately three volunteer activities are planned per month, and quarterly social and/or leadership development events are planned.

Questions about Personal Involvement? Email: cdcfab-pip@hotmail.com

Fundraising & Fund Advisory Committee

The Fundraising and Fund Advisory Committee assists in the building of the Associate Board’s Donor Advised Fund by soliciting support from Associate Board members. The committee is charged with reviewing funding requests from needy organizations for the Fund’s annual distribution. The Diocese has many projects that deserve funding.

Grants recommendations are made by the committee and the Full Board votes and approves funding decisions. The Associate Board’s Donor Advised Fund primarily focuses on grantmaking to programs that promote the well-being of children and families. Grants are designed to increase the strength and stability of families, increase caregivers’ confidence in their parenting abilities, and enhance child development, particular of those youth who families face adverse economic and social circumstances.

To find out more, contact Fund Advisory at cdcfab-fa@hotmail.com.

Crooked Halo Benefit Committee

The Crooked Halo Benefit Committee directs and coordinates the annual fundraising benefit event on behalf of the Associate Board. This committee seeks to involve the entire Associate Board in this process.

Crooked Halo 2008 will be held on October 11, 2008 at Grays Armory.

Historically, $20,000 is raised for the chosen beneficiary. Beneficiaries from past years include: Rose-Mary Center, Parmadale, Church in the City, Catholic Charities Emergency Assistance Services, Catholic Education Tuition Assistance, Fatima Family Center, Camp Christopher, Metro Catholic School, and St. John’s Cathedral. All net dollars raised through the Crooked Halo Benefit are designated for the beneficiary. The beneficiary is invited to the Associate Board Christmas Party for a formal check presentation.

Questions about Crooked Halo? Email: cdcfab-ch@hotmail.com

The mission of the Associate Board focuses on leadership development. The Board takes pride in the fact that they are emerging leaders who receive leadership experience and training from their experience on the Associate Board. It is the goal of Associate Board members to serve in a leadership role within the Diocese.

Leadership development activities are the responsibility of the Board’s Chairperson. The Chairperson is responsible for planning and executing leadership development training and educational events, making Board members aware of leadership opportunities within the Diocese and making announcements about Board members who have new positions as lay leaders. The Chairperson coordinates strategic communication to particular organizations that might have leadership opportunities for Associate Board members.

A scholarship program was initiated to support a few Associate Board members to attend a seminar on either nonprofit board leadership or fundraising hosted by an outside organization. This allows Associate Board members a chance for continuing education and networking.

• Full Board Meetings will be held quarterly with the following agenda items: 
  

o February - New member meeting and vote on Crooked Halo beneficiary
o May - Grant recipient visit, Fund pledge solicitation information presented
o August- Crooked Halo
o December - Executive Committee elections and grant recipients
o Additional committee meetings will be held as needed

• Theology on Tap events will be held quarterly (January, April, July and October)
  

• Social and/or Leadership Development events will be held quarterly
  

o March – Leadership
o June – Social/Leadership
o October – Crooked Halo
o December – Christmas Party