Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteers play an important role in helping NGMA staff execute the mission of the association. There are various opportunities for members to serve, both short- and long-term.
Member Committees
If you are interested in serving on a member committee, click on a committee mission statement (links below) to learn more.
To express interest in joining the Membership Committee, email [email protected]. To express interest in joining the Education Committee, email Kelli Klepic.
Membership Committee Membership Committee Mission Statement Member Chair: Melanie Wade, CGMS Vice-Chair: Wendi Gephart Board Member Liaison: DeMakus Staton, CGMS
Education Committee Education Committee Mission Statement Member Chair: Deirdre Joseph, CGMS Vice-Chair: Brent Ramsey, CGMS Board Member Liaisons: Cynthia Branch, CGMS | Lashon Brown, CGMS | Rikitra Cephus, CGMS NGMA Staff Liaison: Kelli Klepic
Chapter Chairs Committee Chapter Chairs Committee Mission Statement Member Chair: Kimberly House (Houston Chapter Chair) Member Vice-Chair: Roman Guillory (Dallas/Fort Worth Chapter Chair) Board Member Liaison: Christian Jones
Workforce Development
Periodically, NGMA seeks assistance from member volunteers to complete a short-term projects to assist members of the grants management community.
To be added to the volunteer list: Provide your name and contact information to Andrea Yegros at [email protected]. You will be contacted when a volunteer opportunity arises.
Project Example: With the help of member volunteers, NGMA created a Grants Management Overview webpage with basic information about grants management. This page is to be used as a resource for anyone interested in entering the profession; new and experienced grants management professionals; external parties who work with or for grants managers; and the general public.
Estimated commitment time: 4 hours (2-3 virtual meetings and email communications over a 3-4 month period)
Contribute a Blog Article
The NGMA Blog features articles from fellow members and CAPP partners with valuable advice and/or best practices tips on key grants management issues. Whether you have a specific topic in mind, or simply want to contribute, let us know! (NGMA can provide a topic.) Contact Andrea Yegros at [email protected] to learn more.
Share Your Professional Journey
NGMA encourages members to share their journey in grants management, which NGMA will spotlight in publications and social media. Personal stories resonate with and encourage other members or potential members! If you're interested in participating, complete this brief questionnaire or contact Andrea Yegros at [email protected] to learn more.
We appreciate your interest in serving and look forward to working with you!
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