We are overwhelmed with gratitude for all the incredible support we received in fulfilling our Blue Santa mission this year! The generosity and kindness have truly made a difference in the lives of those we were able to serve.

​

Thank you to everyone who donated, volunteered, and/or collected toys. Your selflessness embodies the true spirit of giving and we couldn't have done it without you.

​

Together, we brought joy to 13,000 children in 5000 families this holiday season.

​

Our work is not done and the need in our community continues to grow. Let's continue to spread love and kindness all year long!

​

***************

Board Member Positions Open!

​

APD Operation Blue Santa is continuously searching for new leaders with a desire to serve their community and are willing to leverage their backgrounds and talents to fill an especially important need in the Austin area community. Experience in non-profits and/or serving low-income populations is a bonus but is not required. Board terms last for four years.   These are volunteer positions.

​

Director Characteristics

The APD Operation Blue Santa Board of Directors is composed of leaders from non-profit and for-profit sectors who are dedicated to Blue Santa’s mission. Serving on this Board is an extraordinary opportunity for individuals who are interested in strengthening leadership and governance in the nonprofit sector. Ideal board candidates should be passionate about our mission. All board members should be comfortable initiating and participating in discussions surrounding strategic planning, policy making, financial integrity, and confidentiality. Tasks include governance activities, advocacy, recruitment, charitable giving, and work through various committees. This includes everything from policy development and implementation to expression of philanthropic and educational views in social and business settings.

Each APD Operation Blue Santa board member commits to:

• attending monthly board meetings

• reading board materials in advance of board meetings and arriving prepared to ask questions and participate in discussions

• serving on one or more committees of the board and actively participate in committee work

• playing an active role in securing the financial resources necessary to achieve our mission

• responsibly represent APD Operation Blue Santa to the community

• advocate for Blue Santa’s mission, program, and services as appropriate

 

We are currently recruiting Directors with skills and experience in the following areas: These profiles are in no specific order or priority.

​

Marketing/Communication/Fundraising  

These roles will provide strategic ideas and insights that enhance our media presence (TV, radio & social) to increase community outreach and growth of our donor base.  Directors in this role will help cultivate meaningful connections with our community and increase awareness about the importance of our mission.

​

Event Planning  

Every year, APD Operation Blue Santa facilitates more than 100 holiday events throughout the community to include company toy and donation drives, Blue Santa appearances, early pick up/Delivery Day coordination and other city-wide events. These individuals have the opportunity to help APD Operation Blue Santa interact with the community and showcase our program in the best way possible.

​

IT 

APD Operation Blue Santa seeks someone with experience in database administration to effectively manage our donor database and/or application portal.   This board member has an opportunity to help APD Operation Blue Santa shape systems that will enable a more effective program delivery to our community.

 

Administrative

APD Operation Blue Santa seeks an individual to manage the record retention process, the Blue Santa email account, and basic accounting functions. This role will support the board in fulfilling its fiduciary responsibilities.

 

Please email Austin.bluesanta@outlook.com for an application if you would like to be considered!

​

 

 

 

​​​