Committees

Please consider volunteering in one of the following areas:

Government Relations Committee 

The Government Relations and Legislative Affairs Committee is responsible for coordinating and advancing the Chapter’s federal and local public policy priorities adopted by the AFP-GPC Board of Directors and AFP Global.  The committee helps to educate the public about the fundraising profession and the importance of philanthropy and protects the interests of donors, fundraisers and charities related to laws and regulations about giving, volunteering, and nonprofit operations.  The committee engages elected and government officials and actively monitors the issues and legislative changes at all levels of government that could both potentially impact membership and develop strategies and plans to advocate on behalf of membership. 

IDEA Committee

Develops recommendations for programs that ensure diversity in AFP' GPCs membership and leadership; develops resources for individuals in the sector that increase diversity, equity, and inclusion; develops resources for chapters to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion. 

Leading Philanthropy Committee

Organizes the annual, day-long educational event for all levels of fundraising professionals.  

Marketing & Communications Committee

Informs members of activities occurring within the chapter, as well as Fundraising News in the Greater Philadelphia Region. 

Membership Committee

Works to increase chapter membership by developing strategies to recruit new members and retain current members. Also develops new members benefits. 

Mentoring Committee

Matches mentors with early career fundraisers in year-long-relationships to help fundraising professionals strengthen their skills and networking capabilities. 

NPD Awards Committee

Reviews nominations for National Philanthropy Day Awards and recommends slate for AFP-GPC Board review. 

National Philanthropy Day Committee

Organizes annual gala in celebration of National Philanthropy Day and recognizes philanthropists within the Greater Philadelphia region. 

New Member “Buddy” Committee

Matches new members and veteran members in a relaxed atmosphere to develop beneficial one-on-one relationships between members and deepen the relationships of new members with AFP. 

Professional Development and Education Committee

Develops workshops, one and half day seminars and breakfast networking events to provide professional development and training opportunities to AFP members and non-members.

Sponsorship Committee

Works to increase annual chapter and event-specific (Leading Philanthropy, National Philanthropy Day, etc.) support by developing strategies to attract new sponsors and retain current sponsors. Also develops sponsorship benefits and publishes the annual chapter Resource Directory. 

For questions, please contact Kristen Luke Brooks: [email protected]