Committees

Young Professionals of Columbus has leadership opportunities for all commitment levels. Committees are the perfect way to grow as a professional and gain experience in areas that may not be accessible otherwise. Your involvement can grow with you as you develop into the professional you have the potential to become. Active committee members are often nominated into board positions, which allows them to further grow as a professional in the Columbus community. Let YPC help you reach your goals, join a committee today!

Programming Committee

The programming committee is responsible for planning and coordinating all of our exciting events. This committee oversees all of the social cultural, professional development, and philanthropy events helping where they can and ensuring that they fit within the mission of YPC. If you are looking for event planning experience, this is the committee for you!

Chair: Programming@ypcolumbus.org

Social and Cultural Committee

The social/cultural committee is responsible for coordinating all social and cultural events.  Members of this committee strive to foster members’ relationships amongst other YPC members, community leaders, organizations, and businesses through social and cultural events that also provide an additional component of professional development, education, and/or community insight.

Chair: Social_cultural@ypcolumbus.org

Philanthropy Committee

The philanthropy committee is responsible for identifying and planning all philanthropic and volunteer activities and events for the board.  Members of this committee strive to select non-profit organizations that align with YPC’s mission while coordinating other philanthropic opportunities for YPC members.

Chair: Philanthropy@ypcolumbus.org

Membership Committee

The membership committee is responsible for the attraction and retention of young professionals to the organization by promoting the YPC has to offer. The membership committee welcomes members and guests at events, answers membership related questions, oversees the renewal of current YPC membership, and plans membership drives.

Chair: Membership@ypcolumbus.org

Professional Development Committee

The professional development committee plans and executes professional networking events, classes, seminars, and guest speakers in order to further YPC members’ professional education, skills, and overall development. These events connect YPC members with a variety of leaders in the Columbus community including business, philanthropic, academic, and political communities.

 Chair: Professional_development@ypcolumbus.org

Communications and Marketing Committee

The communications and marketing committee is responsible for marketing and promoting YPC to potential members through print, online, and relationship based marketing.  Members of this committee maintain the YPC Website, coordinate bi-weekly E-Newsletters, and manage the organization’s social utility pages on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn.  Members of this committee work together to cultivate relationships with media outlets, colleges and universities, human resource departments, and other YP group leaders. This committee works closely with all other committees to make sure information is accurate and current.

Chair: Marketing_comm@ypcolumbus.org

Development Committee

The Development committee is responsible for identifying corporate sponsorship opportunities in the Columbus area.  These corporations must align with the YPC mission, vision and values and be committed to developing future leaders in Central Ohio.  This committee will cultivate relationships and create partnerships with the corporate community.

Chair: Development@ypcolumbus.org

Community Engagement Committee

The purpose of the committee is to provide YPC members with a forum to hear about and discuss issues that affect them and the community. These can range from transportation to the job market to recycling initiatives. If you are looking  to really dive into community involvement while growing as a professional, this is the perfect committee for you!

Chair: Civic_Engagement@ypcolumbus.org