VP for Communications

Position Title: Vice President for Communications

Capacity: Executive Committee

Reports to: President

Key Responsibilities:

  • Serves on the Executive Committee
  • Coordinates the work of the Chairs of National Philanthropy Day (NPD), National Philanthropy Day Nominations, Marketing, and Technology
  • Convenes meetings with these committee chairs; reports on activities to Executive Committee
  • Serves as the liaison to AFP Global on marketing and communications and reports to Board and committees on AFP Global policies and issues
  • Assures Chapter adherence to the AFP Global branding policy
  • With Marketing Chair, develops annual marketing plan to promote activities of the Chapter and educate community about AFP and philanthropy
  • With committee chairs, establishes communication and NPD calendar; ensures designated deadlines are met
  • Coordinates timely and effective communications between all National Philanthropy Day committees (event, nominations and scholarships)
  • Establishes policies and procedures for all Chapter graphics and communications and provides Board with guidelines
  • Oversees appropriate and timely review of all Chapter communications, printed materials, and website content; provides or coordinates the editing and approval process with the Chapter Administrator and President prior to dissemination
  • Oversees the selection of vendors related to design, event planning, web design, etc.
  • Works to successfully achieve goals outlined in Chapter Strategic Plan
  • Celebrates success; ensures that celebration includes expressions of gratitude to volunteers
  • Adheres to policies and Board responsibilities as adopted by the Board of Directors
  • Upon leaving office, transfers all records to successor