Board Applications

APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2025 BOARD ARE NO LONGER BEING ACCEPTED.

Purpose: To advise, govern, oversee policy and direction, and assist with the leadership and general promotion of the Association of Fundraising Professionals Charlotte Chapter so as to support the organization's mission and needs.

Mission Statement: The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) Charlotte Chapter provides its members opportunities to advance philanthropy by becoming effective and ethical fundraisers.

Major responsibilities:

  • Set chapter policy and procedures 
  • Approve and monitor the annual budget and financial plan 
  • Ensure the chapter is upholding the mission/vision/quality statements  
  • Contribute to and own the strategic plan 
  • Be informed and educated about the chapter and sector of which it is part  
  • Adhere to the chapter's Code of Conduct and the ethical standards of the Association of Fundraising Professionals, as required by membership 
  • Actively promote membership within the fundraising profession 
  • Support chapter programs and services 

*Members of the board share these responsibilities while acting in the interest of the Association of Fundraising Professionals Charlotte Chapter. Each member is expected to make recommendations based on their experience and vantage point in the community.

Length of term:

  • Chapter officers shall be elected by membership, and shall serve one year terms, with a maximum of two terms in each office, but may qualify for two additional one year terms after a minimum one year break in service, for a total lifetime service of four years in each office. Chapter Officers include President, President-Elect, Immediate Past President, Treasurer, Secretary, and Vice Presidents.
  • Directors shall serve one year terms, with the maximum of eight terms for a total of eight (8) years of maximum service, unless also serving as president, president-elect or immediate past president.

Meetings and time commitment:

  • The board of directors meets every month; the Executive Committee meets at the discretion of the President.
  • Committees of the board meet an average of four times per year, pending their respective work agenda.

Expectations of board members:

  • Attend and participate in board meetings on a regular basis, and chapter programs as able.
  • Participate on a standing committee of the board, and serve on ad-hoc committees as necessary.
  • Be alert to community concerns that can be addressed by AFP's mission, objectives, and programs.
  • Help communicate and promote AFP's mission and programs to the community.
  • Become familiar with AFP's finances, budget, and financial/resource needs.
  • Understand the policies and procedures of AFP.
  • Financially support AFP in a manner commensurate with one's ability. 
Please read about the individual AFP Charlotte board positions and responsibilities here.


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