Thank you for your interest in becoming more involved with the American
Marketing Association – DC Chapter! The association is almost all
volunteer-driven so we appreciate all the help we can get from our
members. We know your time is valuable so we have many different
levels of involvement you can take part in to match your schedule -
from one-time tasks to high-visibility director-level positions.
Below are just a few of the incredible benefits you can receive by
volunteering with AMADC:
- Connect and network with some of the most powerful businesses in
the DC Metro area;
- Discounts for some of AMADC’s many programming events;
- Play an integral role in the local marketing industry for the
Washington DC area;
- You will be able to list 3-5 accomplishments on your current
resume;
- And much, much more!
Committees you can be a part of:
Sponsorship
The Sponsorship committee is responsible for identifying and recruiting
corporate sponsors for the chapter. In addition, Sponsorship manages
the contracts for these donations (monetary and in-kind) and works with
Programming, Marketing Communications and Branding, and other relevant Board members
to ensure that the terms of the contracts are fulfilled.
Finance
The Finance committee is responsible for developing the Chapter’s
financial plan, managing income and expenses and assisting other Board
Members in the development and management of each committee’s budget.
Marketing Communications and Branding
The Marketing Communications and Branding committee is responsible for all external
communications on behalf of the Chapter. This includes advertising,
branding, collateral development, event promotion, newsletter
development, public relations, social media engagement and Web site
development/management. This committee works closely with Programming
and Membership to help communicate the Chapter’s value to a variety of
stakeholders, including current and potential members, current and
potential sponsors and the news media.
Membership
The Membership committee is responsible for the recruitment and
retention of AMADC members. To that end, the committee manages
membership drives, owns the membership database, organizes member
appreciation events, oversees the Member Benefits Program, manages the
Volunteer Program and works with the local collegiate community.
Committee members represent the Chapter at events and serve as points
of contact for current and potential members with questions or concerns
about the Chapter.
Chapter Philanthropy
The Philanthropy Initiative serves to promote a culture of giving
within the professional marketing community. It engages in fundraising
activities and administers the student scholarship, provides
inspirational speaker and networking events --and offers nonprofit
volunteer opportunities for our members to employ their professional
skills in meaningful community service.
Technology
The Technology committee is responsible for overseeing the technologies
required for the successful operation of the Chapter, including
database management and Web site development.
Programming and Networking
The Programming and Networking committees are responsible for planning
the various professional development and networking events offered by
the Chapter. This planning includes developing timely and relevant
topics of interest to the membership, securing speakers, locations and
food and beverage and serving as hosts of the event.
Begin Volunteering
The first step is to complete an application form. The form is
interactive so simply fill it out and email back to
volunteer@amadc.org. Once
the form is received, the AMADC Membership Team will be in
touch with you to schedule a quick phone conversation to get you
started. If you would like to speak with someone directly to
learn more, please contact Nelissa Okamoto, Volunteer Director, at
703-739-6982.
REMINDER: In order to volunteer, you must be a registered AMA
member in good standing with AMADC, so please get in touch if you need
information on becoming a member or click here to get more info
through our website.
