The Chapter Vice Presidents—particularly in Administration and Development—are vital to the smooth functioning and growth of a nonprofit chapter. Each role brings unique strengths to chapter operations and ensures that leadership responsibilities are well-supported and strategically divided.
| Purpose of VP – Administration | Purpose of VP – Development | Benefits of Both Roles |
| Support Organizational Operations Assists the Chapter President in overseeing the day-to-day functions of the chapter, ensuring efficiency and consistency. |
Drive Fundraising Efforts Leads initiatives to secure funding through sponsorships, donor outreach, and fundraising events. |
Stronger Leadership Support By dividing responsibilities, each VP can focus on key areas—making the leadership team more efficient and effective. |
| Maintain Records & Compliance Oversees meeting minutes, chapter documents, and ensures the chapter remains in good standing with reporting requirements. |
Cultivate Donor Relationships Builds and maintains relationships with corporate sponsors, individual donors, and community partners. |
Operational Excellence (VP Administration) Keeps the chapter organized, compliant, and running smoothly behind the scenes. |
| Coordinate Committees Acts as a liaison between the board and committee chairs, helping manage timelines, responsibilities, and deliverables. |
Strategize Revenue Generation Works with the Fundraising Committee (if applicable) to develop and execute strategies for financial sustainability. |
Financial Growth (VP Development) Helps ensure the chapter has the resources it needs to grow, thrive, and expand its impact. |
| Support Governance Ensures adherence to bylaws, policies, and procedures; often involved in board nominations, elections, and succession planning. |
Support Mission Advancement Aligns development efforts with the chapter’s goals and priorities, ensuring funding supports impactful programs and events. |
Leadership Continuity Both VPs are part of the NEWH Succession Plan to become Chapter President, building leadership capacity and continuity. |
| Mission Alignment Ensures that administrative decisions and development efforts both support and reflect the NEWH’s mission and values. |
VICE PRESIDENT / ADMINISTRATION
VICE PRESIDENT / DEVELOPMENT