Chapter Board Recruitment Application FY 2026

Dear AFP Members, Colleagues, and Friends,

The AFP Northwest Arkansas Chapter is excited to announce that applications are now open for our 2026 Board of Directors!

This year, we are introducing a new board selection process designed to ensure fairness, transparency, and the opportunity for all members to step into leadership roles. Serving as a chapter leader is a meaningful opportunity to:

Strengthening your leadership and governance skills
Expand your professional network
Shape the future of fundraising and philanthropy in Northwest Arkansas.

We are seeking individuals who bring fresh ideas, diverse perspectives, and a commitment to advancing our profession.

Board Member Expectations

The only prerequisite for service is AFP membership in good standing. (If you are not currently a member, your nomination will still be considered if you commit to joining by December 31, 2025. Financial assistance may be available.)

Board members are asked to:

Sign the Board Member Agreement
Champion the profession and the chapter’s mission
Attend monthly board meetings
Participate actively in chapter programs and committees
Make a personal gift to the annual Be the Cause campaign (no minimum required)
Serve as an ambassador for AFP in our community

Chair Opportunities:

Secretary/Treasurer Chair
Membership Chair
Professional Development & Education Co-Chairs
Communications & Public Relations Co-Chairs
IDEA Chair (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access)
Collective Impact Fellowship Program Co-Chairs
National Philanthropy Day Co-Chairs
Foundation & BE the CAUSE Chair

Apply Today!

You can review timeline, responsiblities and board agreement.

Applications are open August 20 – September 20, 2025, Link to Recruitment Timeline & Chair Role Responsiblies Overview documents are can be located in the Documents section of this application.
Review Board Agreement FY2026 located in the Documents section of this application.
The final board slate will be voted on by membership and announced during National Philanthropy Day on Wednesday, November 12, 2025.

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me at christina.hinds13@gmail.com.

We look forward to welcoming new leaders who will help us continue building a vibrant, ethical, and inclusive fundraising community in Northwest Arkansas.

With gratitude,
Christina Hinds
Immediate Past President
AFP Northwest Arkansas Chapter

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AFP NWA Chapter 2026 Board of Directors

2026 Board of Directors Application

Thank you for your interest in serving on the AFP Northwest Arkansas Chapter Board of Directors. Board service is an opportunity to help shape the future of philanthropy in our region, strengthen the nonprofit sector, and advance AFP’s mission of promoting ethical fundraising, professional development, and inclusion.

Please complete this application to be considered for a 2026 leadership role.

Type of Organization (select one) * The field Type of Organization (select one) is required.

Size of Annual Organizational Budget: * The field Size of Annual Organizational Budget: is required.

AFP is committed to building a board that reflects the diversity of our community. Do you identify as one or more of the following? Hispanic or Latino, Black or African American, Indigenous, Asian / Pacific Islander, LGBTQIA+ * The field AFP is committed to building a board that reflects the diversity of our community. Do you identify as one or more of the following? Hispanic or Latino, Black or African American, Indigenous, Asian / Pacific Islander, LGBTQIA+ is required.

Are you a current AFP Member? * The field Are you a current AFP Member? is required.

Years as a Member of AFP. (Note: If you are not currently a member, you must join by December 31, 2025, to be eligible for board service. Please confirm below.) * The field Years as a Member of AFP. (Note: If you are not currently a member, you must join by December 31, 2025, to be eligible for board service. Please confirm below.) is required.

I understand that I must become a member by December 31, 2025, to serve on the board. * The field I understand that I must become a member by December 31, 2025, to serve on the board. is required.

Have you previously served on the AFP NWA Board of Directors? * The field Have you previously served on the AFP NWA Board of Directors? is required.

Have you previously served on an AFP committee? * The field Have you previously served on an AFP committee? is required.

Yes (please specify which committee): * The field Yes (please specify which committee): is required.

Years of Professional/Industry Experience: * The field Years of Professional/Industry Experience: is required.

Leadership Roles of Interest

First Choice Position (select one):

Second Choice Position (select one):

Statement of Interest

Please share your reasons for wanting to serve on the AFP NWA Board of Directors, including:

Why you are interested in board service,
What strengths and experiences you bring, and
Why you are applying for the role(s) you selected.

(Maximum 5000 characters) The maximum length for the field (Maximum 5000 characters) is 5000 characters.

Commitment Agreement

I am able to lead periodic committee meetings and attend monthly board meetings (virtually or in-person).

If selected, I am willing to make a monetary contribution to AFP NWA (no minimum required).

If not selected for a board officer or chair role, I would be interested in serving on a sub-committee.

Professional Photo

Please email a professional headshot (JPG) labeled with your first and last name to christina.hinds13@gmail.com. Photos will be used once the board slate is approved and shared with membership for voting. YES = COMPLETE

Documents

0_AFNWA Chapter_Board Recritment Planning Timeline.pdf

Board Chairs Roles Overview_August 2025.pdf

AFP NWA Board Agreement 8_2025.pdf