Sample Chapter Committee Descriptions
Communications and Marketing Committee
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Help connect AFP members and other audiences to our programs, resources and events through print materials, ecommunications and social media. Your skills in writing, editing, content development, planning, project
management (and even Facebook!) can help us build awareness, participation and membership for chapter and
international initiatives. This committee works in tandem with both the Education and Membership Committees,
and supports the work of AFP International’s Public Affairs Department.
Education Committee
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Plan and execute monthly chapter programs as well as special sessions throughout the year. The education
committee works with the Communications Committee to publicize programs and evaluate member satisfaction
with program offerings.
Finance Committee
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Review all financial records and make recommendations to the board on issues of finance. This group oversees the
work of AFP’s administrative services provider.
Membership Committee
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Prepare and execute a membership recruitment and retention plan. The committee provides orientation for new
members, administrates chapter scholarships and works to promote membership diversity. This committee works
closely with the Education and Communication Committees. The Youth in Philanthropy Committee is a subcommittee, providing leadership and direction for the involvement of youth in philanthropy. This group’s focus is
to plan and promote opportunities for youth to learn about and become involved in philanthropic endeavors. The
committee works with the Philanthropy Day Committee to secure nominations in the youth category for the
Philanthropy Day awards.
Philanthropy Day Committee
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Plan and execute the annual celebration of Philanthropy Day in the chapter including all aspects from the awards
luncheon to the program offerings.
Resource Development Committee
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Resource development committee members are responsible for helping to cultivate, solicit and steward
individuals, corporations and nonprofits interested in supporting the ongoing work and strategic goals of the
chapter.
Diversity & Inclusion Committee
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To implement and monitor the chapter’s diversity and inclusion goals and objectives. To insure that diversity and
inclusion is incorporated into all aspects of the chapter’s operations.
Youth in Philanthropy Committee
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Works to meet annual goals of the AFP Youth in Philanthropy program, which develops youth empowerment and
leadership, facilitates youth-driven philanthropy, promotes youth awareness of the “common good” and social
responsibility, expands youth horizons about careers in the philanthropic and nonprofit sectors, and increases
youth knowledge about the nonprofit sector and local community needs. Chairs and committee members serve as
mentors and models for the AFP Youth in Philanthropy Program by displaying a high level of professionalism in all
personal and professional situations.
Through their efforts, the chapter increases visibility for philanthropy and the fundraising
profession and helps to develop future donors, volunteers and fundraisers.
Government Relations Committee
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The chapter Government Relations Chair is responsible for keeping chapter members informed of important public
policy issues related to philanthropy and fundraising. The Chair acts as a liaison between his/her chapter, other
AFP chapters, and the Government Relations Committee. Each Government Relations Chair automatically receives
AFP’s monthly Public Policy Update, which informs members of new legislative and regulatory developments
affecting fundraising and philanthropy.