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Student Organization Finance Committee

An independent branch of DSG, the SOFC is responsible for the recognition, funding, and developmental support of nearly 250+ student groups on campus. We ensure the effective distribution and investment of Duke’s nearly $1M student fund with the goal of enhancing the undergraduate Duke experience through leadership training, involvement opportunities, and inclusive programming.

Our role

The SOFC is an up to 21-person undergraduate committee working in coordination with the  DSG Senate to allocate the student fund to recognized and chartered student groups. The main duties of the SOFC are:

  • Overseeing the Programming Fund, which is open to all recognized and chartered student groups on a weekly, event-specific basis
  • Running the Annual Budgeting process, through which money for the upcoming year is allocated to chartered groups for long-term expenses
  • Reviewing and recommending new and existing student groups for recognized and chartered status
  • Empowering Student Organization leaders through trainings and other support services

Our structure

SOFC is composed of a Chair, Executive Vice-Chair, 4 Vice-Chairs, 3 External Representatives (DSG Treasurer, Arts, Service), and up to 12 general members that include 4 Student Advisors.

Chair

  • Convening meetings of the entire SOFC to hear and deliberate funding and groups requests
  • Serving on the DSG Executive Team, University Union Board, Council for Collaborative Action, and Cultural Engagement Fund
  • Advocating for student organizations to the DSG Senate for funding or recognition
  • Serving as a resource for student groups and leaders
  • Facilitating the selection, appointment, and evaluation of Vice-Chairs

Vice-Chair, Executive

  • Convening committee executive team meetings to discuss internal operations and best practice
  • Support and lead the Vice-Chairs and their various responsibilities
  • Facilitating the recruitment, selection, and evaluation of general committee members
  • Assisting the Chair, as needed, and assume responsibilities in their absence

Vice-Chair, Management & Communication

  • Directing Programming Leadership Team
  • Preparing programming and annual budget requests for hearings
  • Communicating with groups on funding decisions status
  • Assisting student groups and the University Center for Activities & Events’ Business & Finance Office with the funding allocation process

Vice-Chair, Student Groups

  • Coordinating with the Launch Team to vet new student groups and facilitate communication between relevant parties
  • Conducting a semesterly review of existing student groups and making subsequent recommendations to the SOFC regarding annual re-recognition and re-chartering

Vice-Chair, Auditing & Policy

Directing Auditing Leadership Team

  • Actively reviewing and revising the SOFC allocation policies for programming and annual budget as well as consulting relevant campus stakeholders
  • Overseeing the disciplinary and financial auditing of student groups

Vice-Chair, Analytics & Engagement

  • Analyzing funding data and consulting on trends
  • Tracking, modeling, and forecasting the expenditure of the Student Activities Fee
  • Working with student groups to increase attendance, publicity, and openness of events

External Representatives

  • Advocating and advising on funding as it relates to the DSG Senate as well as Arts and Service Organizations on campus

Student Advisors

  • Advising on funding at all stages of the process
  • Mentoring and leading committee members in areas of financial specialization

Analysts

  • Serving as a resource for student groups for event logistics
  • Specializing in Contracts & Negotiations, Event Services, External Funds & Packages, or Travel
  • Serving on Programming or Auditing Leadership Teams