Survey
Please complete this survey about your organization and the expectations of board members and volunteers. We will make the document available for our alumni to review as they consider organizations and boards in which to become active.
Date survey completed and submitted to SLI: 3/10/2011
Organization Name: / Bridging AZ Furniture BankAddress: / 25 N. Extension, Mesa, AZ 85201
Phone Number: / 480-833-3997 / Email: /
Website: / bridgingaz.org
Current President: / Cathryn Lore
Phone Number: / 480-964-4007 / Email: /
Staff Contact:: / Jim Piscopo/Founder
Phone Number: / 480-375-5454
Email: /
What is your organization’s mission statement?
Vision Statement: No Child Within Our Reach Sleeping Directly on the Floor
Mission Statement: To provide basic furniture and household goods to economically disadvantaged
individuals and families living in our community.
Description of organization’s primary activities and/or events(60 words or less):
Winner of the Scottsdale Sterling Award - Bridging AZ is the only Furniture Bank in Arizona
Bridging is a high impact nonprofit – Providing furniture and household goods to people in need. With just 3 paid employees, last year we distributed over 53,000 items!
When does your board of directors meet? If dates and times are pre-set, please list (example: third Thursday of each month during lunch).
Last Friday (or Saturday) of the month 7:30 AM at the Warehouse in West Mesa
What is your expectation for a board member outside of attending meetings? (Examples: volunteer eight hours a month, fundraise, attend annual convention, etc.)
Open doors, Strategic planning, Marketing, Fund Raising, Special Events, Program Development
How much time outside of board of directors meetings is expected of a board member?
2-8 hours per month
Is there a fiscal annual board contribution expectation of each board member?
No Yes Dollar amount:Personal commitment
Is there an annual fundraising expectation of each board member?
No Yes Expectation:$1,000+
Is it possible to attend a board meeting before submitting interest to being a member? Yes No
When do board member terms begin? / Year round – Annual meetings in September
How long are board member terms? / 3 years
What is the maximum number of terms a board member can serve? / 2
When are applications or nominations considered? / Currently recruiting
What are the requirements prior to applying to join your board? (Example: paid member, completed program, residency, occupational experience, no requirements, etc.)
Prior community involvement as volunteer or Board member with a nonprofit or government agency
What is the process to become a board member with your organization?
Application, interview, attend a meeting
If someone is interested in joining your board, who should they contact? (Please provide contact info even if already listed above.)
Jim Piscopo
480-375-5454
Description of volunteer opportunities (other than the board of directors) within the organization:
Fund Raising, Marketing, Public Relations, Special Events, Moving Furniture, Arraigning household
goods for clients to pick out, helping client “Go Shopping”, electronic communication –
If you have a skill or interest we could create a position for you!
What are the requirements of being a volunteer?
Application and interview