The Young Professional Advisory Council (YPAC) is a significant resource to Make-A-Wish Greater Bay Area. YPAC assists the Board of Directors, CEO, and staff by acting as ambassadors for Make-A-Wish through networking, fundraising, promotion, volunteering, and general advocacy of our mission to create life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses.

The council is made up of professionals under 45 years old who are passionate about being active and philanthropic members of their community.

Membership Levels

YPAC Executive Members

Executive Members are the officers of the organization and, as such, leader this distinguished group of philanthropic supporters and leaders who make our mission of granting the wish of every eligible child possible through an annual financial and service commitment to Make-A-Wish Greater Bay Area. They do so by helping set the strategic direction and annual goals for the organization, initiating and participating fully in critical YPAC and Make-A-Wish board and event committees, attending all leadership meetings, and represent the organization as a leader at organizational meetings, events and activities.

Benefits: Executive members are trained as volunteer wish granters and so are able to fully participate in the organizational mission. Benefits include invitations to leadership briefings and meetings, regional cultivation and networking opportunities, and discounted tickets to premier fundraising events hosted by Make-A-Wish.

Annual financial support expectation: $2,500 give/get

YPAC Council Members

Council members are part of a distinguished group of philanthropic supporters and leaders who make our mission of granting the wish of every eligible child possible through an annual financial and service commitment to Make-A-Wish Greater Bay Area. They do so by serving as integral members of the organization, participating in critical YPAC and Make-A-Wish board and event committees, attending leadership meetings, and serving as an ambassador at organizational events and activities.

Benefits: Council members are trained as volunteer wish granters and so are able to fully participate in the organizational mission. Benefits include invitations to leadership briefings and meetings, regional cultivation and networking opportunities, and discounted tickets to premier fundraising events hosted by Make-A-Wish.

Annual financial support expectation: $1,000 give/get

For more information about applying to become a YPAC Council member, contact Lynne Durie at [email protected].

YPAC Supporting Members

Supporting members are part of a distinguished group of philanthropic supporters that help make our mission of granting the wish of every eligible child possible through an annual financial commitment and support of other events and activities sponsored by Make-A-Wish. Supporting members receive exclusive invitations to key events and activities that develop stronger connections with members and our wish granting mission.

Benefits:

• 25% discount on YPAC event tickets (discount applies only to SM's ticket for Comedy and Trivia Night)
• Discount on Make-A-Wish events, including annual gala
• Professional networking through exclusive events
• Wish Granter training (East Bay, South Bay, North Bay and Valley regions only)
• Attend one YPAC council meeting per year
• Ability to host own fundraising events on behalf of Make-A-Wish (with approval)
• Ability to help execute YPAC and Make-A-Wish fundraising events as a volunteer
• Receive quarterly newsletter to stay in the know and find more ways to get involved

Annual financial support expectation: $150 membership fee

For more information about applying to become a YPAC Supporting member, contact Lynne Durie at [email protected].