Join A Committee

If you would like more information on any of the committees below, please contact DeAnn Acosta, Executive Director, at deann@afpcc.org

AFP Committee Descriptions

Membership – Membership shall be chaired by the Vice President for Membership.  The Membership Committee welcomes and supports AFP Colorado Chapter members by executing stewardship efforts, making outreach calls, and answering membership questions. The committee gathers member feedback, distributes scholarships, organizes happy hours, and helps create a warm, inclusive experience at chapter programs and events. Through networking opportunities and personal outreach, the team strengthens connections and community across the chapter.

Education – The Education Committee is chaired by the Vice President of Education. The committee is responsible for planning educational programs designed to benefit chapter members and fundraising professionals throughout the year. Specifically, the committee aims to facilitate monthly coffee chat programs and at least six education sessions per year. Education Committee members are responsible for working together to successfully execute these programs by securing speakers, approving content, marketing the events, and bi-monthly committee meetings.

Marketing Committee – The marketing committee shall be chaired/co-chaired by the Vice President of Marketing, including AFP chapter members, community members and/or marketing specialists. This committee is responsible for promoting the AFP Colorado Chapter and its various educational and networking functions to the general public, for positioning AFP as the authority on fundraising; to promote awareness of fundraising ethical standards; and develop a marketing plan to support AFP Colorado activities. Marketing Committee members will partner with other committees to support their committee activities (i.e. promoting National Philanthropy Day). Meetings are quarterly (in-person or virtual) and independent work is expected.

Rocky Mountain Philanthropy Institute Committee – This committee will be responsible for the planning and coordination of the Rocky Mountain Philanthropy Institute conference, typically held in the fall.  They will be responsible for budgeting, scheduling speakers, seeking sponsorship and coordinating with the chapter office on the registration and administrative details.

Sponsorship Committee – The sponsorship/fundraising committee has been established to help with sponsorship in all areas of the AFP chapter.  It shall work in coordination with all other committees as needed and stay in communication with the AFP Board of Directors through those committee chairs.

National Philanthropy Day Committee – This committee will be responsible for the planning and coordination of National Philanthropy Day.  They will be responsible for budgeting, the nomination process and promoting nominations statewide, planning the luncheon, seeking sponsorship and coordinating with the chapter office on the registration and administrative details.

Mentoring Committee – This committee shall be chaired by the VP of Mentoring and is responsible for all aspects of the 6-month-long mentoring program.  The committee manages the marketing of the AFP Colorado Chapter Mentoring Program, filtering through the applications, identifying ideal mentor/protégé matches, as well as planning the Kick-Off and Wrap-Up events.  Throughout the program, the committee conducts regular check-ins with the participants and problem-solving when needed.