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Join the Â鶹ÊÓƵ Student Philanthropy Council

Are you passionate about philanthropy?

Are you looking to get involved with the Â鶹ÊÓƵ Community of students, faculty, staff, and alumni? Are you looking for unique and practical skills for your resume? 

If you answered YES to any of these questions, you should join SPC! 

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What does the SPC do?
Who makes up the SPC?
  • Promotes the importance of philanthropy and active engagement with Â鶹ÊÓƵ.
  • Solicits senior gifts to the university as part of the Senior Class Gift campaign to enable future Eagles to experience a world-class education. 
  • Enhances the student connection to Â鶹ÊÓƵ as they transition to young alumni status. 
  • Develops and trains student leaders and prepares them for leadership roles as alumni.
  • Two co-chairs
  • Five graduate students
  • 15 senior students
  • Five junior students
  • Four sophomore students
  • Four first-year students

What skills do members acquire?

  • Fundraising
  • Public Speaking
  • Marketing
  • Public Relations
  • Event Planning
  • Networking

Who is the ideal SPC member?

  • Organized, with time management and public speaking skills.
  • Has fundraising experience or is interested in fundraising and development. 
  • Is skilled at motivating and inspiring their peers and working as a team.
  • Is charismatic, enthusiastic, responsible, and passionate about Â鶹ÊÓƵ. 
  • Has a broad, diverse, or unique network of classmates. 
  • Able to commit to at least 10 hours a month to SPC events/meetings. 
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What skills will you acquire?
Who is the ideal SPC member?
  • Fundraising
  • Public Speaking
  • Marketing
  • Public Relations
  • Event Planning
  • Networking
  • Organized, with time management and public speaking skills.
  • Has fundraising experience or is interested in fundraising and development. 
  • Is skilled at motivating and inspiring their peers and working as a team.
  • Is charismatic, enthusiastic, responsible, and passionate about Â鶹ÊÓƵ. 
  • Has a broad, diverse, or unique network of classmates. 
  • Able to commit to at least 10 hours a month to SPC events/meetings. 

Interested in joining SPC?

Fill out an application or email spc@american.edu