Volunteer Opportunities
The work of the Council is done, in large part, by committees. If you are interested in volunteering, find a committee that suits your skills and interests.
Why Join a Committee?
Join a committee to play an important role in the Council’s efforts to provide networking and educational opportunities to our members. You can also learn more about trends in gift planning, meet interesting colleagues, grow your network and advance your career, and get to know the organizations that support gift planning professionals.
How Much Time Does it Take?
It’s less work than you might expect. Committees meet by phone, either monthly or quarterly. The work typically takes only two hours a month. For additional details, speak with the chair of the committee in which you are interested.
Overview of Standing Committees
DEI Committee
Purpose
To authentically incorporate principles of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Justice and Belonging into all of the work of NCGPC.
Brief Description of Activities
Conduct research into promising practices from other councils and other membership organizations, help identify potential speakers from diverse backgrounds, bring continuing education opportunities to the Board, advocate for updated policies and procedures that reflect the Council's commitment to justice and healing, and recommend ways to increase access to the planned giving profession.
Composition
Committee Chair and volunteers.
How Often/Format for Meetings
Meetings on a monthly basis via phone Zoom.
Timeframe for Activity
2-4 hours a month and attending programs when possible throughout the year.
Governance/Nominating Committee
Purpose
Develop governance documents and practices. Work on board of directors nominations and the finalization of the slate.
Marketing & Communications
Purpose
To assist all NCGPC board committees with support and advice on communications and marketing, with the aim of strengthening NCGPC’s capacity to establish and enhance relationships and pursue key initiatives with a high degree of accountability.
Brief Description of Activities
Provide strategic advice on digital outreach, jumpstart digital initiatives as needed, and implement discrete marketing related projects.
Composition
Thomas Perkins, Beth Fiencke, others depending on project.
How Often/Format for Meetings
Mostly by phone, timed in conjunction with board meetings; work via email as needed.
Timeframe for Activity
On-going throughout the year.
Membership
Purpose
To promote NCGPC’s services and member resources, explore ways to recognize and steward new and existing members, encourage active involvement from current members, and recruit new members.
Brief Description of Activities
- Welcome new members with a personal call or email.
- Serve as an ambassador at in-person events by greeting guests, first-time attendees and first year NCGPC members and making personal introductions.
- Email or call members who are recently expired or about to lapse and remind them to renew.
- Encourage members and prospective members to register for monthly programs and the Planned Giving days annual conference through email or by sharing event posts on LinkedIn.
- Recruit members for volunteer opportunities within Council committees.
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Contribute to other activities that help create an enjoyable and rewarding NCGPC membership experience.
Composition
Chair, Acquisition Coordinator, Retention Coordinator, Hospitality/Stewardship Coordinator, and Volunteer Coordinator.
How Often/Format for Meetings
No ongoing meetings. Check-ins via email or phone as needed.
Timeframe for Activity
1-2 hours a month and attending programs when possible throughout the year.
Planned Giving Day Conference
Purpose
To plan and implement NCGPC’s annual conference for professional fundraisers and advisors working in the field of gift planning.
Brief Description of Activities
The committee is broken down into subcommittees directly responsible for key areas of activity: education sessions, roundtables, sponsorships, marketing, scholarships, registration, technology, door prizes, photography, evaluations, editorial, and awards.
Composition
Chair + subcommittee leads + ~20 subcommittee members.
How Often/Format for Meetings
Varies, depending on subcommittee. There are opportunities at all levels of time commitment, both at the event and prior to it.
Timeframe for Activity
Varies, depending on subcommittee, but primarily from Jan.-June.
Programs Committee
Choose monthly topics and speakers to advance the gift planning knowledge of NCGPC members and non-members in attendance at monthly educational sessions. The Programs Committee meets three times during the NCGPC fiscal year to assign dates to committee members, choose relevant topics and speakers for monthly educational sessions, and then evaluate how programs were received. Those who facilitate the subcommittees of Beginner’s Study Group and Master’s Study Group are also members of the Programs Committee. Chair + up to 15 NCGPC members, including some who are NCGPC board members. 3x/year, by conference call (one full committee; one fall programming volunteers; one spring programming volunteers) Full NCGPC fiscal year.Purpose
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Sponsorships
Make recognition and stewardship of existing sponsors our number one priority. Review sponsorship packages and offerings with an eye towards developing new opportunities and strengthening relationships. Implement existing sponsor benefits and recognition plan. Thank sponsors with at least an annual personal phone call or email, e.g., after the PG Day Conference. Stewardship activities include interviewing sponsors for our “Sponsor Spotlight” recognition series and seeking input through sponsor surveys. Solicit sponsors annually. Develop new and innovative sponsorship opportunities with an eye towards enhancing benefits and recognition throughout the year. Recruit new sponsors. Encourage sponsors to become members or speakers. Institutionalize the process for soliciting sponsorships to capture best practices and formalize past fundraising practices. Kathy Ward, Elana Lippa, Sarah Sosa-Acevedo + additional members as needed. As needed, by teleconference. Sponsorship solicitations are timed to coincide with the National Conference (Fall). Sponsorship stewardship and recognition occurs year-round (Winter, Spring and Summer).Purpose
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