Promotes and improves Not-for-Profit organizations and strengthens their representation in the Chamber by increasing membership participation, identifying member prospects and member‚ business concerns.
The Council provides a forum for Not-for-Profit organizations to discuss the unique needs of their industry, and to build relationships within the Prince William business communities, increasing access to potential volunteers and donors. Activities of the Council include:
- Create networking and raise visibility opportunities
- Enrich the community through Not-for-Profit resources and services
- Advocate on behalf of Not-for-Profits before the local government
- Provide an outlet for volunteer information and opportunities
- Integrate Not-for-Profit organizations into the mainstream activities of the Chamber
The Council typically meets the 1st Thursday, monthly from 12:00-1:00pm at Chamber Headquarters; check the online calendar for the latest meeting schedule. For more information on the Not-for-Profit Council, contact Suzanne Lewis at slewis@pwchamber.org or 571-765-7753.
CO-Chairs: Silke Dukes, ImagiNation Learning Center, sdukes@Imaginationlearning.net // 703-836-0707
Jason Shriner, Councilman – Occoquan District, jshriner@pwcgov.org // 703-792-4643
Special Thank You to the Not-for-Profit Year Sponsor:
YOUR LOGO WOULD BE HERE (Contact Suzanne Lewis, slewis@pwchamber.org / 571-765-7753 for details.
PAST MEETING TOPICS:
Hiring & Managing a BOD // Resources for Targeting Grants // Grant Writing – A Deeper Look // Cyber Security Protection // Lobbying vs Advocacy // Staff Retention Strategies // Social Media on NFP Budget //
Recruiting, Managing Skill-Based Volunteers // Connect Northern Virginia Project // Disaster Emergency Preparedness
