Steering Committees
What is a steering committee?
A regional steering committee is a group of committed volunteers who provide leadership to elevate Equality Texas’ work. A Steering Committee and its co-chairs support Equality Texas 501(c)(3) and Equality Texas Action 501(c)(4) at the local level. This work may include fundraising support, new member recruitment, volunteer management, advocacy, community networking, and more.
What does a steering committee do?
Development
In cooperation with Equality Texas staff, steering committee members can provide support to local fundraising events. Established events include Love Equality and Black Tie Dinner (Dallas), Barbara Jordan Garden Party (Houston), Merry Merry Martini Mixer (Austin) and the Stuver Social (Austin). Members may also research grant opportunities, make connections between Equality Texas and potential funders, gather silent auction items from across the state, or co-sponsor a table with other steering committee members at the Equality Texas annual gala.
Outreach
Steering committee members can attend community and networking events as representatives of Equality Texas, organize social events, sponsor entry-level educational events for potential donors and advocates, and table at regional Pride celebrations across the state.
Policy and Advocacy
Steering committee members can work closely with Field and Government Affairs staff to support regional advocacy trainings, attend All In for Equality Advocacy Day, attend hearings and school board meetings, and participate in rapid response actions to emergent events.
How do I get involved?
Contact Sofia Sepulveda, Field Director at [email protected] to get help with identifying board members or other existing Equality Texas volunteers who may live in your area.
