Celebrating Service: Volunteer and Member Experience Committee
Volunteers are the heart of ADRP. Every milestone we celebrate—from creating the Fundamentals of Donor Relations course to hosting our first international conference outside the U.S. in 2025—is made possible by members who step forward to lead, collaborate, and serve. Simply put, ADRP thrives because of its volunteers.
Empowering Volunteers at Every Step
The Volunteer and Member Experience Committee (VMEC) plays a central role in ensuring volunteers feel welcomed, supported, and valued throughout their ADRP journey. Our purpose is to enhance the volunteer experience by strengthening the volunteer pipeline and continually evaluating how members engage with and contribute to ADRP. We welcome new volunteers year-round and are committed to creating meaningful, well-supported involvement opportunities.
Growing Together: A Record Year for Engagement
During the 2024–2025 year, 153 ADRP members volunteered on committees—a significant increase from 110 the previous year and 107 the year before that. This steady growth reflects both the strength of our community and members’ increasing desire to play an active role in shaping ADRP’s future and the donor relations profession.
2026 Priorities: Elevate the Volunteer Experience
✔️ Refine volunteer onboarding and offboarding, including developing a new onboarding video.
✔️ Expand volunteer acknowledgement and celebration.
✔️ Align and strengthen the volunteer structure in support of ADRP’s 2026–2030 Strategic Plan.
Your Turn: Step into a Role That Makes a Difference
Volunteer with ADRP and help fellow members find meaningful engagement. VMEC currently seeks five passionate members to improve the volunteer journey and build positive, inclusive experiences across ADRP. Learn more about short-term projects and longer-term roles that make it easy to get involved, regardless of your schedule.
Thank you to every ADRP member who has volunteered or is currently volunteering. We look forward to welcoming new volunteers in 2026.
VMEC Co-Chairs:
Jamie Dixon – [email protected]
Keri Kallaway – [email protected]
