Brown Annual Fund

Student Committee

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About the Committee

Brown Annual Fund Student Committee (BAFSC)

Composed of 60-80 undergraduate student volunteers every year, the Brown Annual Fund Student Committee is the youngest group of Annual Fund Volunteers. The primary focus of the BAFSC is to educate the Brown student population about philanthropy and the campus areas supported by the Annual Fund (see breakdown below.) Student volunteers educate through fun events, digital marketing efforts, and campus outreach.

Senior Gift Committee

While Freshmen, Sophomore, and Juniors do not solicit their peers for gifts, the Senior Gift Committee asks other seniors to contribute gifts of $1 or more to their favorite area of the Annual Fund. The Senior Gift Committee is a special tier of the BAFSC for senior undergraduates who have solicited at least one gift from a peer.

Roles and Opportunities

BAFSC Volunteer Opportunities

Fun Tabling Events to spread BAF awareness
Baking/ Decorating cookies to give to other students
Engaging with BAF Alumni Volunteers & staff members
Creating Educational Content through Reels/ Graphic Design
Collaborate with other BAFSC volunteers and be part of the BAF Community
And More!

Time Commitment

In an effort to be as accessible as possible, BAFSC offers many diverse volunteering opportunities ranging from leading/ planning events to simply filling out a google form questionnaire. There’s no set participation requirement and volunteers are free to sign up for events or pause volunteering as their schedule allows!

For students seeking a more robust volunteer experience, opportunities to serve as Officers or Co-Chairs are available.

Benefits of Volunteering

Gain perspective outside of the day to day student responsibilities
Learn about unique opportunities for career advancement related to BAF volunteerism
Be the first to receive our super cool volunteer swag/ first dibs on food at our events
Network with alumni, other students in your class year, and Brown Advancement Staff
Connect with the BAFSC staff coordinator, who can serve as a resource in finding campus resources and/ or post-grad employment

For any questions please view the BAFSC FAQ page or contact Avery at H_avery@brown.edu.

Timeline

July 1: Start of the Fiscal Year
September 2: Convocation After Party
September 17: BAFSC Kickoff
October 8: Bruno Gives Back Day
November 18: I Heart Brown Day
December 8: Senior Study Late Night Breakfast
February 23-27: Philanthropy Fun Week
March: Volunteer Appreciation Month
April 28: Brunonians Pay It Forward Day
May 4: Senior Study Late Night Breakfast
May 17: Senior Gift Beer Garden
May 24: Commencement
June 30: Last Day of Fiscal Year—hit goal and celebrate!

View the BAFSC’s calendar of events. Never miss an event by clicking “Add to Google Calendar” on the bottom left corner of the screen.

Staff Liaison Contacts

H. Avery, Program Coordinator

Phone: +1 (401) 863–1028

Email: H_Avery@brown.edu

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