Foundation Board Committees
McAlester Regional Health Center Foundation Board Committees
Each board member is asked to serve on a minimum of one committee. All committees facilitate the development of financial resources. The Chairman of the Foundation Board of Directors appoints the chairs of Committees. Committees meet as scheduled and report to the Foundation Board of Directors.
Finance Committee – The finance committee maintains the Foundation financial controls and monitors the financial condition of the Foundation. The Treasurer chairs this committee. The principle responsibilities will be 1) Establish and supervise investment policy and management, 2) Allocate and oversee transfer of donated funds, 3) Review Foundation operating budget and 4) Arrange for annual audit.
Development Committee – Special Projects – The purpose of this committee shall be to raise funds for the Foundation through specific events or projects utilizing methods that will enhance McAlester Regional’s visibility while supporting the mission. The duties of this committee are to plan, organize and promote these event/projects.
Development Committee
Major Gifts – The purpose of this committee shall be to raise funds for the Foundation through a major gift campaign. The duties of this committee are to establish and monitor policy, identify major donor projects, and raise funds from corporations, foundations, grants and community groups/individuals.
Planned Giving/Endowment – The purpose of this committee shall be to raise funds for the Foundation through planned giving methods. This committee shall establish a program for planned or deferred gifts, establish and monitor policy, identify prospects and take action to secure planned gifts which will build an endowment in support of the hospital.
Donor Recognition Committee – This committee shall develop and monitor policies and procedures to recognize Foundation donors. The duties include identification, cultivation and recognition of donors.
Physician/Employee Relations Committee – This committee shall assist the Foundation staff in identifying programs the Foundation can implement to enhance relations between Foundation and the medical staff and employees.
Scholarship Committee – The purpose of this committee shall be to monitor policies and procedures pertaining to the application process for all scholarship programs. The duties include keeping abreast of the accruing interest per scholarship, announcing release dates and deadlines for all scholarships, reviewing applications and selecting scholarship recipients. Other duties include inviting recipients to board meetings for a time of introduction and taking award photos for media use.
Employee Relief Funds Committee – Known as “Friends Helping Friends” – this committee will focus on receiving and reviewing applications from employees in need of monetary assistance for various reasons. Since this committee is new and in development stages, the committee’s purpose (at this point) will be to draft the full purpose of the committee’s responsibilities.
Auxiliary Committee – Since this committee is new and in development stages, the committee’s purpose (at this point) will be to draft the full purpose of the committee’s responsibilities, which will include financial procedures.
