Volunteer
There’s no better way to give back to the chapter or the not-for-profit profession than by volunteering for one of our committees.
The Benefits of Volunteering Your Time with AFP:
- Professional Networking - You’ll connect with a diverse community of fundraising professionals, nonprofit executives, consultants, and service providers. These connections can lead to job opportunities, mentorship, collaborations, and long-term career support.
- Skill Development - Volunteering allows you to strengthen and expand your skills in areas like event planning, donor relations, marketing, governance, and leadership. You may also gain behind-the-scenes experience in how a professional association functions.
- Visibility and Credibility - Being an active volunteer increases your visibility in the local nonprofit community and positions you as a committed, engaged professional. This can be a major asset when applying for jobs or seeking promotions.
- Contributing to the Profession - AFP-GPC works to elevate ethical and effective fundraising. By volunteering, you directly contribute to the health and reputation of the fundraising profession in your region.
- Personal Fulfillment - If you’re mission-driven, volunteering for AFP-GPC can be a meaningful way to give back to a community that supports philanthropy and social good!
Volunteering for an AFP-GPC committee can be a smart and rewarding move if you’re involved in or aspiring toward a career in fundraising, nonprofit leadership, or community impact. Joining a committee is a great opportunity to expand your network and share your skills to advance the fundraising profession as well as learn new practices from your colleagues. For those members with an interest in a particular sector of the philanthropic community, the chapter offers the opportunity to participate in one of our special interest group networks.
Committees are always accepting new members. To get involved right away and ensure maximum participation as a committee member, please complete and submit your Committee Interest Form. Join your chapter colleagues who have chosen to advance their networks and careers while enhancing member programs and services. Make an investment in your profession and yourself.
For additional information regarding volunteering, please feel free to connect with AFP-GPC Board Member and responsible for AFP-GPC Volunteer Engagement, Kristen Luke Brooks: [email protected]. She is happy to speak with you regarding all of the amazing opportunities there are to volunteer at AFP-GPC.
