Young Texans of the American Cancer Society (YTACS) is a network of motivated professionals collectively working together to raise money and awareness to support the American Cancer Society’s mission of saving lives, celebrating lives, and leading the fight for a world without cancer!
Applications for the 2024 board close on December 15th, 2023. Any applications received after that will be considered for our mid-year applicants.
Membership Requirements:
- $1,000 (give or get) fundraising minimum for YTACS-related initiatives
- Obtain 1 item for silent auction or raffle use
- Purchase tickets to signature events
- Serve as a community ambassador
- Participate in a mission-based volunteer activity
- Help recruit new members to the board
Benefits of Membership
Networking & Relationship Building:
- Access to some of the best and brightest professionals and volunteers in Dallas
- A strong connection to one of the world’s leading not-for-profit organizations
- A Sense of Community:
- Opportunities to give back to the community and support the ACS mission through volunteer and philanthropic events
- Working alongside individuals who share your passion for making a difference in fight against cancer.
Looking to be more involved? Join our board!
Applications for the 2024 board close on December 15th, 2023. Any applications received after that will be considered for our mid-year applicants.
Learn More About Our Board’s Pillars of Impact:
Operations
VP of Operations
• Manage event timelines
• Oversee event budget
• Develop a stewardship plan to ensure longevity of event success
• Secure scheduled board happy hour locations
• Work closely with VP of Marketing on social campaign
• Work closely with ACS staff partner on event website and timely execution of event contracts
• Inform Executive team of status and progress at board meetings
Operations Impact Committee Member
• Support management of event timelines and budgets
• Responsible for helping plan/organize board member happy hours
Events
Event Chair(s)
• Create a unique and impactful look and feel for one YTACS signature event
• Meet (and hopefully exceed!) event goal through sponsorships and fundraising
• Manage a committee of event volunteers
Fundraising
VP of Fundraising
• Develop strategy to support annual fundraising goal for YTACS: corporate
sponsorships, 3rd party give back events, and additional opportunities
• Guide general members on best practices to achieve give or get responsibility
• Work with VP of Membership to secure sponsorships for member happy hours
• Inform Executive team of status and progress at board meetings
Fundraising Impact Committee Member
• Assist in fundraising outside of our signature events (corporate sponsorships, 3rd party give back events, etc)
Marketing
VP of Marketing
• Develop strategy for annual social campaign: web, social media and event based
• Work with Event chairs to develop event-based social media content
• Work with Membership team to develop a monthly member email
• Inform Executive team of status and progress at board meetings
Marketing Impact Committee Member
• Responsible for creating content for social media
• Expand YTACS’ reach and brand recognition
• Secure local influencer, print and PR relationships
Membership
VP of Membership
• Develop strategy to recruit new members and retain current members
• Oversee application process for those interested in becoming a YTACS board member
• Schedule interviews for potential board members with YTACS Co-Presidents
• Manage committee members responsible for organizing member socials
• Work with Marketing team to develop a monthly member email
• Inform Executive team of status and progress at board meetings
Membership Impact Committee Member
• Responsible for helping plan/organize member socials
• Recruit new members and retain current members
Mission
VP of Mission
• Work with our ACS staff partner to ensure ACS’ mission is represented in all aspects of YTACS
• Ensure YTACS members are well informed with volunteer opportunities and additional ways to support ACS outside of YTACS’ signature events
• Work closely with the Executive Team to ensure the mission is well represented (i.e. Event Chairs to create mission moments at signature events)
• Inform Executive team of status and progress at board meetings
Mission Impact Committee Members
• Support the VP of Mission to ensure ACS’ mission is fully integrated into YTACS activities and members are informed of additional ways to engage with ACS