The Development Committee is charged with focusing the organization and its board members on Fundraising. The Development Committee works closely with the Executive Director and the development staff.  This committee serves as the mechanism by which board members and other volunteers are involved in the fundraising process. This committee oversees fund development strategies and overall fundraising efforts, including alumni, planned giving, and major annual events – Gala, Carnival, and Big Give. Additionally, the Development Committee is blended with the Legacy Committee to work towards common goals of charitable giving.

The Asset Management Committee assists the board with monitoring and overseeing Cameron House’s financial and physical assets. With regard to financial assets, committee tasks include reviewing and offering guidance on short and long-term budget and resource allocation plans, as well as reviewing and reporting on actual and historical performance. The Audit Committee, which is a sub-committee of the Asset Management Committee, provides additional oversight over the financial reporting process, including independent auditor selection and internal and external communications around audit results. The Building and Grounds Committee, which is another sub-committee of the Asset Management Committee, provides oversight and guidance for the planning and maintenance of physical assets such as real estate, office equipment, and software. 

To ensure the effective governance of the organization, this committee is responsible for the board’s healthy functioning, monitoring its overall strategy, assisting committees in goal-setting, and regularly updating its bylaws for effective use. It works to oversee board membership, promote the orientation, Board development,, and improve communication of its members, which may be enabled through a Nominations task force. This committee facilitates team building, succession planning and periodic board assessments

The Executive Committee will give overall consideration as to whether the board is fulfilling its responsibilities and living up to the objectives and aspirations set for itself and the organization, while fostering and maintaining external partnerships (such as those with the Presbyterian Church in Chinatown or other organizations), as essential to achieving Board and staff goals. The Executive Committee also coordinates the performance appraisal of the Executive Director.

The Program/Personnel Committee provides oversight of all existing and potential new programs for mission impact, financial sustainability, and alignment with the vision, mission, and business strategy of the organization. This committee reviews metrics, associated financials, and information from appropriate staff, participants, and stakeholders. The committee also collaborates with the Executive Director and appropriate staff to develop program priorities and long-range programmatic direction for the organization. The Program/Personnel Committee provides recommendations and support for programs and reviews and ensures compliance of personnel policy guidelines. This committee establishes salary structure, reviews the staff salaries and benefits package, assists the Executive Director with recruitment tasks like hiring, termination (including exit interviews), staff organizational strategies, reviews job descriptions, and acts as a Grievance Board for employee complaints.