• AFP Volunteer Opportunities

2026 Central Ohio Volunteer Opportunities

Why Volunteer?

Hone your skills | Polish your event, stewardship or solicitation skills in a non-work environment
Gain new talents | Challenge yourself to try skills outside of your norm & boost your resume
Network with like-minded professionals | Connect with peers to grow, vent, or get advice
Give back to our Central Ohio community | Be part of our almost 100% volunteer-run AFP chapter

Make an Impact!

Volunteering with AFP Central Ohio means becoming part of a vibrant, purpose-driven community. Together, we work to strengthen nonprofits by promoting ethical, evidence-based, donor-centered fundraising that makes a lasting difference in Central Ohio and beyond.

And it’s not just a one-way street. We also believe volunteering should be rewarding for you. Whether you’re hoping to develop new skills, reconnect with the profession, or meet others who care deeply about the sector, AFP Central Ohio offers a welcoming, low-pressure space to grow. You’ll build relationships, expand your network, and enjoy the process—because learning and giving back should be energizing.

Other benefits of volunteering include:

  • Resume-building
  • Building relationships with other fundraising professionals in Central Ohio
  • Gaining ideas and insights to bring back to your organization
  • Networking and growing your peer-base
  • Having fun and making friends!

Ready to get involved?

Please click here to sign-up for a volunteer position. After reviewing your interests, skills and what you want to get out of the experience, our Volunteer Placement Chair will contact you with open positions. Committees vary in size and need, so volunteer assignments will be made according to committee need and volunteer preference.

Questions may be directed to Sarah Runyan at [email protected].

Volunteer Placement Chair

Sarah Runyan (she/her/hers)

Director of Development - Teach For America

Contact Me


[email protected]


Position Title: Volunteer Placement Chair

Capacity: Board Member

Reports to: Vice President for Membership

Key Responsibilities:

  • Recruits and enlists committee members as needed; monitors the work of volunteers to ensure timely completion of assignments
  • Organizes and chairs committee meetings
  • Develops and submits a budget to the Treasurer by designated deadline; monitors committee income and expenditures
  • Identifies each association committee volunteer needs and roles to be fulfilled
  • Obtains the names of scholarship recipients and mentees. Determine whether they are members of committees (as required for award and mentorship); if not, place them on a committee that best matches their interest and in the interest of the chapter
  • Makes formal introductions of volunteer to committee chair; hand-off
  • Provides timely and up-to-date content to Chapter Administrator and Marketing Chair for website and digital publications
  • Works to successfully achieve goals outlined in Chapter Strategic Plan
  • Ensures there is a succession plan to cultivate a new chair to take his/her place as needed
  • 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