A monthly list of 25 fun facts, helpful hints and other pearls
of wisdom relating to philanthropy and the development profession
May 2005 Volume 1, Number 9
25 Ways to Get Involved With WID
1. Serve on a WID committee! There are a number to choose from
including Primary Programs Committee, Annual Meeting Committee,
Nominating Committee, Brown Bag/Dialogue Committee, Membership
Committee, and the City Service Committee.
2. Share your knowledge and experiences as a development professional
and become a mentor.
3. Nominate someone for WID's annual Young Philanthropist Award.
10. Nominate a vendor for WID's on-line vendor directory - it's
a free service for WID members.
11. Post a position on WID's monthly job listings.
12. Participate in WID's 25th Anniversary Salary Survey.
13. Volunteer to help other non-profit organizations through WID's
City Service program.
14. Read the monthly 25th Anniversary Quarter Reports - visit www.widgb.org to view all the
Quarter Reports.
15. Call a fellow WID member for advice - WID's membership is approaching 1000 talented
members - WID's member database is available to members on-line
at www.widgb.org.
16. Attend WID's upcoming primary luncheon program "Diversity
in Nonprofit Leadership" on Tuesday, May 3 featuring Benaree
Wiley, President and CEO of The Partnership.
17. Solicit a sponsor for WID's annual meeting, or be a sponsor
yourself.
18. Write an article for WID's website or monthly e-news.
19. Don't miss out! Renew your WID membership promptly.
20. Give an informational interview to someone interested in pursuing
a career in development.
21. Email WID President Betsy Kamborian (betsy@lawlnk.com)
or another WID Board member with comments and suggestions. We'd
love to hear from you!
22. Participate in the WID/Simmons School of Management seminar
series.
23. Review WID's monthly job listings, and pass them along to
others who might be interested.
24. Mark your calendar and plan to celebrate with WID at our 25th
Anniversary Annual Meeting on September 21, 2005.
25. Call the WID office at 617-489-6777 or email widgb@widgb.org to find out more ways you can get involved!