We welcome involvement from all chapter members on our committees. Active and effective committees boost the value and quality of membership for all chapter members.
Estimated time commitment varies throughout the year, with an average minimum of 1 meeting per month (in-person or virtual option available), plus 1-2 hours a month of email, research, and related work; some additional time when preparing for events. We are dedicated to making committee membership accessible for our chapter members throughout Western New York, so virtual options are available for all meetings.
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Day of Education
Chair: Alexis Arth & AnneMarie Haumesser
Committee Members: Laura Dawidowicz, Greg Hennessey, Elizabeth Lovria
VP: Alex Eadie
Overview: Committee prepares and executes a plan for a one-day professional development opportunity. Develops programming to meet educational needs of chapter members and other potential attendees, in cooperation with Monthly Luncheons committee. Secures speakers, researches venues, promotes events via newsletter copy development and social media copy development & posting, hosts and emcees events.
Meets: Once a month, about 10 months of the year
Busiest time: January - June
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External Relations
VP/Chair: Pam Chrzanowski
Committee Members: Kelly Campbell, Danielle White
Overview: Committee guides and executes efforts to promote the presence and impact of our chapter, AFP, philanthropy, and the fundraising profession through strategic partnerships and opportunities. Includes some coordination and promotion of government relations efforts.
Meets: Once a month, about 10 months of the year
Busiest time: Work is spread equally throughout the year
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I.D.E.A. (Inclusivity, Diversity, Equity and Access)
Chair: Leslie Nickerson
VP: Allie Lang
Committee: Kathleen Bradley, Hayley Joyce, Destiny Lopez, Spencer Morgan, Danielle White
Overview: The committee develops recommendations and implementation plans to improve the inclusivity, diversity, equity, and accessibility to the fundraising profession within Western New York.
Meets: Once a month
Busiest time: Work is spread equally throughout the year
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Membership
VP/Chair: Allie Lang
Committee: Cait Evans, Katheryn Ross-Winnie, Stephanie Codd, Melissa Wood, Katie Gaisser
Overview: Committee drives member recruitment and retention, engages and welcomes members, provides information about member benefits, helps with prospect mailings, produces member-only events and recruitment events.
Meets: Once a month, about 10 months of the year
Busiest time: Work is spread equally throughout the year
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National Philanthropy Day
Co-Chairs: Eli Campbell & Coty Brawdy
VP: Krystina Burow
Committee: Laura Brann, Melissa DeRose, Nora Kennon, Whitney Dann, Sarah Stoklosa, Emily Hockwater, Cait Evans, Haley Joyce
Overview: National Philanthropy Day is AFP’s annual celebration of the exceptional philanthropic efforts that change our community with a giving heart. Held every year in November, the event draws nearly 500 fundraisers and representatives from local businesses and non-profits. The committee manages all aspects of logistics, day-of-event operations, invitations, securing sponsorships, production of the event program book, script, awards nomination and selection process, and event promotions including development of email copy and development & posting to social media.
Meets: Once a month from March – November
Busiest time: July – November
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Professional Development
VP/Chair: Alex Eadie
Committee Members: AnneMarie Haumesser, EdD, Alexis Arth, Steven Jackson, Steve Jagord, Destiny Lopez, Elizabeth Lovria, Spencer Morgan, Amanda Rebeck, Alexis Webster, Sarah Sterzinger
Overview: Committee prepares and executes a plan for approximately various professional development sessions, both in-person and virtual. Develops programming to meet educational needs of chapter members and other attendees. Secures speakers, researches venues, promotes events via newsletter copy development and social media copy development & posting, hosts and emcees events.
Meets: Once a month, about 10 months of the year
Busiest time: Work is spread equally throughout the year
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