Advancing philanthropy through
education, training, & advocacy.
Here’s how you can volunteer, enhance your skills, and make a difference both professionally and personally
Join a Committee
What we do…
Programs – plans, organizes, promotes, and evaluates the chapter’s year-round educational in-person and virtual lunch programs including the more casual social track of networking events. Board members Nils Morgan and Aimee Marcella chair the committee.
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Sponsorship – collaborates with the Programs committee to strategize, plan, and solicit partnerships with businesses that benefit and support AFP Fairfield County Chapter’s programs. The committee actively pursues financial support of monthly events and the annual National Philanthropy Day event while communicating the benefits of sponsorship. Board members Margaret Reynolds and Mary Acronti Gregory chair the committee.
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Communications – oversees public communications of the chapter – both in the form of marketing and public relations, produces and shares the good news of members, current and upcoming events, and the benefits of AFP.
This is where you can share any of the following skills: effective communications, discernment in messaging, basic software such as Canva, the ability to navigate social media platforms and an interest in email marketing and website integration. Board members Caroline Owens and John Grosso chair the committee.
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Membership – oversees the recruitment of new members and the communication of member benefits to potential and current members. Plans member recognition for ongoing achievements. Board member Meghan Rickard chairs the committee.
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BE the CAUSE -BE the CAUSE is the AFP Foundation’s Annual Fund and supports local, national, and international programs including scholarships, diversity and inclusion initiatives, leadership development, education, research, and much more. A portion of every donation comes back to the Fairfield County AFP Chapter to support local professional development programs and scholarships. The BE the CAUSE Committee helps engage the Chapter’s community in giving to advance our mission. Board member Sarah Motti chairs the committee.
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IDEA – Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access – AFP is committed to promoting diverse, inclusive, equitable, and accessible chapters where every member, volunteer, staff, and board member can realize their potential and have their contributions valued. Strategies are created and implemented that make the chapter more inclusive and reflect its community. Board member Shaye Anne McCormick chairs the committee.