Executive Committee

The Executive Committee provides an opportunity for leaders of the various Brown Annual Fund committees and councils to engage in high-level discussions, helping to ensure consistent and best-in-class execution of fundraising plans while providing networking opportunities with volunteer leaders and Brown administrators.

Purpose & History

Established in 2018, the Brown Annual Fund Executive Committee serves as a critical conduit for communication and sharing of strategies around philanthropy to the University through the Annual Fund. The Executive Committee provides an opportunity for leaders of the various Brown Annual Fund committees and councils to engage in high-level discussions, helping to ensure consistent and best-in-class execution of fundraising plans while providing networking opportunities with volunteer leaders and Brown administrators.

The leadership and strategy of this cohort are pivotal to achieving and sustaining a $50 million Annual Fund and the long-term success of the BrownTogether campaign.

Member Roles and Responsibilities

• Demonstrate philanthropic leadership through your own gift to the Brown Annual Fund.

• Participate in two meetings per year and use information learned to enhance your existing Committee/Council volunteer efforts.

• Serve as a peer-resource for other Committee members.

• Serve as an ambassador for the Brown Annual Fund.

• Familiarize yourself with the Brown Annual Fund and your Council’s roles, responsibilities, and goals.

• Demonstrate your own leadership by making your gift to The Brown Annual Fund.

• Review the Volunteer Timeline and mark your calendar for upcoming calls, giving days, and special events.

• Join and/or follow your class and Brown Annual Fund Facebook, Twitter or Instagram pages and get members of the Brown community excited for Brown events happening in your area. 

July 1: Start of the Fiscal Year 

September: Presidential Appeal Mailing

October 3: Brown Annual Fund Executive Committee Meeting 

October 11: Bruno Gives Back Day

November 2: All Volunteer Conversation

November 14: I Heart Brown Day

December 31: Calendar Year End

March 8: Volunteer Summit (San Francisco, CA)

March 28: Brown Annual Fund Executive Committee Meeting

April 3: All Volunteer Conversation

April 17: Brunonians Pay It Forward Day 

June 30: Last Day of Fiscal Year—hit goal and celebrate!