Join a Committee

“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.”

— Margaret Mead

Habitat for Humanity of Greater Moses Lake has five committees. These committees help the organization grow and stay connected with the most relevant information in each area. Below is information about each committee, skill sets we are seeing, the time commitment, and the current committee chairs.

  • Construction Committee shall be responsible for planning and implementing the construction projects of the corporation. The tasks to be directed by this committee shall include obtaining house plans, soliciting professional help and donations of building materials, coordinating volunteers and supervising construction.

    Looking for individuals who have expertise in:

    • Construction (Licensed Contractor or Handyman)

    • Project Management

    • Real Estate

    • Land Development

    Time commitment: Last Wednesday of every month from 4:30pm-5pm.

    Committee Chair: Harris Turner, Board Treasurer

  • Finance Committee shall (i) oversee the implementation and administration of policies and procedures for handling and accounting for the finances of the corporation; (ii) prepare an annual revenue and expense budget for submission to the full Board of Directors; (iii) work closely with the Resource Development Committee to coordinate development of the resources needed to meet the revenue goals of the budget; (iv) monitor the implementation of the budget, and (v) when necessary, make recommendations to the Board of Directors regarding adjustments to the budget.

    Looking for individuals who have expertise in:

    • CPA or Accountant

    • Banking

    • Tax or Financial Law

    Time Commitment: the second Thursday of each month from 3pm-3:30pm

    Committee Chair: Dominic Flores, Board Vice President

  • Governance Committee

    Looking for individuals with expertise in:

    • Human Resources

    • Business Administration

    • Insurance

    • Organizational Development

    Time Commitment: Quarterly- March, June, September, and November

    Committee Chair: Robin Moore, Board Member

  • Homeowner Selection Committee is responsible for drafting the selection criteria and application forms, screening applications, interviewing applicants, and recommending applicants to the Board or Directors for approval as prospective homeowners. As well as providing Habitat homeowners and prospective homeowners with a mutual support system, educational opportunities, and a forum for discussions pertaining to home ownership and maintenance, all for the purpose of helping families to break the poverty cycle and become independent.

    Looking for individuals who have expertise in:

    • Homeownership

    • Resource Agency

    • Previous Habitat Homeowner

    Time Commitment: Once a month when the homeowner application is open.

    Committee Chair: Joyce Stauffenberg, Board President

  • Resource Development Committee is responsible for coordinating the raising of funds needed to conduct the business of the corporation. The tasks to be coordinated by this committee shall include fund-raising campaigns, grant proposal writing, special fund-raising events, and cultivation of major donors. This committee shall emphasize and promote the importance of stewardship in the servicing of donors and supporters.

    Looking for individuals who have expertise in:

    • Grant Writing

    • Fundraising

    • Donor Stewardship

    • Estate Law

    Time Commitment: TBA; estimated once a month for 30-45mins. Meetings will increase prior to the annual auction or other fundraising events.

    Committee Chair: Katie Phipps, Board Secretary

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