RANCH BLAZERS
Ranch Blazers are the trailblazers to lead the way for others to follow. These event teams help to oversee the planning and success for fundraising and other program events. If you have a gift for leading, organizing, marketing or event planning, we invite you to be a Ranch Blazer! Contact us today!
DEVELOPMENT BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Connect Communicate Cultivate
The Ranch’s mission of providing equine assisted therapies to people with mental health and physical needs requires a team of people that are passionate about supporting and growing this worthy cause. The Ranch is meeting the needs of children and adults who are struggling with challenges that are preventing them from moving forward in life. Clients greatly benefit from our holistic and integrated Outdoor therapy and Equine Assisted therapies.
Our Development Board leads the way in fundraising and sharing our story by strategic interactions with those in their own community. We are looking for like minded team mates that can join us in strengthening the mission by supporting fundraising events, marketing strategies and donor development.
what is the purpose of the development board of directors?
1. Connect. Connect with the Ranch’s mission: to reach, rescue and restore hurting children, families and horses through equine assisted therapies for mind, body and spirit.
Understand the different programs and models of therapy.
Understand and communicate why this mission is important to you.
Share success stories from the Ranch.
2. Communicate: Be able to communicate the Ranch’s mission and programs in your community. Be ready to share enews, social posts and other marketing materials.
3. Cultivate: Friendships and Funds. We are interested in growing relationships that will lead to financial support of the Ranch’s mission. Much like growing an apple tree from a seed, we understand that this takes time and intentionality. If God has brought you to this team, He then will help you open doors for cultivating these relationships.
The Ranch’s annual budget is $509,000 and $150,000 are needed from donations, grants, foundation funds, etc. You can help make this happen!
WHO CAN JOIN?
We are currently seeking like minded applicants who are 18 years and older and feel that they are aligned with the mission of the Ranch. We are a Christian founded mission and meetings open in prayer.
The 4-6 meetings a year are held on Tuesday evenings and last for about 100 minutes. Monthly communication is through email and video. Meetings can be held in person at the Ranch or on Zoom for those who are not local. We will send out a reminder email the week before along with anything that would need to be prepared beforehand. The meeting atmosphere is casual and positive. Members are expected to attend at least 4/year. Development Members need to commit for a year and can continue up to three years before renewing their commitment at the end of their term.
