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Join Red Shoe Society Chicago
Giving is what Red Shoe Society Chicago is all about – giving time, inspiration, creativity, and funds to help families with hospitalized children at Ronald McDonald House Charities of Chicagoland & Northwest Indiana get better together.
Red Shoe Society Chicago is a networking group of philanthropic professionals whose shared goal is to raise resources, broaden the volunteer base, and enhance awareness of the Charity across the Chicagoland community.
Members help provide meals for families staying at the Houses and host fundraising events, supply drives, and a variety of seasonal activities to lift the spirits of House guests during their stay.
Membership Benefits Include:
- Exclusive volunteer opportunities at local Ronald McDonald Houses
- Discounted tickets to select events
- Young professional networking
- Professional and leadership opportunities
Membership Requirements
- Membership Fee – Regular Membership $300/year or $25/month
- Attend quarterly all-member leadership meetings
- Participate in at least four (4) volunteering events per year
- Recruit at least two (2) members per year
Join a Red Shoe Society Committee
Membership Committee
- Lead efforts to recruit, engage, and retain members
- Own membership onboarding and renewals
- Refine membership processes and establish new member cohorts and orientations
- Educate and spread awareness about Ronald McDonald House and Red Shoe Society
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Family Enrichment Committee
- Create engaging activities for families at the House
- Connect Red Shoe Society directly to the Ronald McDonald House mission through volunteer initiatives
- Foster engagement and participation in Ronald McDonald House Charity events and initiatives
- Secure in-kind donations from vendors and corporate partners for Red Shoe Society volunteer events
Contact [email protected]
Social Events Committee
- Plan engaging events that raise money for Ronald McDonald House
- Negotiate with vendors to secure in-kind donations for Red Shoe Society member and social events
- Engage and connect with members through monthly social outings
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Communications Committee
- Spearhead communication efforts for Red Shoe Society
- Streamline internal communications
- Spread awareness about Red Shoe Society and Ronald McDonald House
- Support and develop cross-committee initiatives
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Corporate Partnership Committee
- Educate and enable RSS members to raising contributions within their organization and network
- Identify and build partnerships with corporate partners
- Solicit sponsorships for Par-Tee event
Contact [email protected]
For more information about Red Shoe Society, please contact:
Jack Gilhooly, Development Manager
[email protected] or 630-354-7739