This committee is responsible for internal and external communications using a toolkit that includes the website, social media, newsletters, event invitations, press releases, print materials, signage and photography.

• Are you a social media whiz? Manage our presence on Facebook and Instagram.

• Are you technically savvy? We can always use help with website updates and other communications software like MailerLite and Canva.

• Skilled in graphic arts? We can use help with signage, invitation design, printed materials and other design projects.

• Do you love to write? We have opportunities for you to interview members and grantees, write press releases, emails, newsletters, and more.

• Do you like taking photos? Event, grantee and other photos are always needed in communications.

The Education Committee organizes lectures, panel discussions and/or events to educate OWF members about the needs in the Ojai Valley and the nonprofits serving our community.

• Enjoy a party? All phases of setting up to tearing down are always needed.

• Is food more your thing? Plan a menu and theme or serve food at an event.

The Grants Committee is at the heart of OWF’s mission to make grants to nonprofits targeting critical needs in the Ojai Valley. The committee team members receive the applications, review, assess, and recommend grant applicants for final voting by the OWF membership in our five charitable interest areas (arts, education, environment, health, and social services). Most activities take place June - August.

• Are you interested in being at the heart of OWF’’s mission to make grants? Be a part of researching who is on the ballot.

• Do you like to read with a critical eye to making a difference in Ojai’s needs in the Valley? Help read the dozens of grant applications and meet with your research team.

• Are you concerned about the arts? Education? Environment? Health? Social Services? Lead one of our teams to select nonprofits to be on our ballot who are doing just that.

The Membership Committee recruits and retains OWF members, provides direction for group leaders and manages the membership databases. Activities involve New Member Welcome, Recruitment Events, Group Leaders meetings, and other New Group gatherings, as needed.

• Do you like to orient new members? Plan and organize new member orientation.

• Is data your sweet spot? Help maintain our databases of members.

• Are you a planner and organizer? Help Giving Circle Groups get together for informal social events.

• Are you skilled at leadership? Volunteer to organize our group leaders.

• Do you like to write short articles? Help write member spotlights to post on our blog.