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Habitat Young Professionals (HYP) strives to provide affordable housing to families in our community while cultivating a strong network of future leaders. 100% of HYP membership dues and money raised through fundraising activities will be used to fund member activities, including socials, fundraising events, volunteer days, and other member events, with the remaining funds supporting Habitat Charlotte Region’s mission.
Membership Activities
Joining Habitat Charlotte Region through an HYP membership signifies a commitment to our mission, whether through financial contributions or volunteer work.
Membership
HYP Charlotte Region has a “pay what you can” membership dues model. We suggest a payment of $15 per month, but members may pay more or less at their own discretion. Dues may be paid on a monthly or annual basis.
Volunteering
Creating and preserving affordable housing for families in need is the cornerstone of Habitat Charlotte Region’s mission. HYP gives members ample opportunities to participate in Habitat’s mission through build days.
Fundraising
Each year, HYP hosts a number of special events and fundraisers to support the mission and work of Habitat Charlotte Region.
Memberships
Become a Member
Volunteer
At HYP, we’re passionate about making a tangible difference in our community. Whether you’re a seasoned volunteer or just looking to give back, HYP offers a unique opportunity to meet like-minded peers while helping families achieve the dream of homeownership.
Why Volunteer with Us?
Connect with Charlotte-area young professionals who are passionate about service through our diverse volunteer opportunities. Whether you prefer hands-on work at construction sites or a behind-the-scenes role in fundraising, we offer options to fit your schedule and interests.
How Can I Get Involved?
Roll up your sleeves and join us on-site as we construct safe, affordable homes for families in need, participate in or help organize fundraising events that support Habitat’s mission or use your voice to advocate for affordable housing and spread awareness about Habitat’s work in our community.
About Us
HYP is a group for Charlotte Region young professionals in their 20s and 30s who want to make a difference and have fun while doing it! We empower members to serve, connect, advocate for affordable housing, and support Habitat Charlotte Region’s core values.
Ways to Get Involved
Making an Impact
Advocate
HYP members will speak out about affordable housing and Habitat Charlotte Region, as well as encourage friends, family, and colleagues to join HYP Charlotte.
Give
HYP members commit to pay dues to support Habitat Charlotte Region’s affordable housing initiatives.
Meet the HYP Charlotte Board
The HYP board is comprised of current HYP members that have made a two-year commitment to serve the organization in a leadership role. These members go above and beyond in fundraising, volunteer and social efforts to ensure that all HYP members get the most out of their membership, while also doing the most good in the community through Habitat Charlotte.
Thy Duong
Armstrong Transport Group
Anthony Swain
Monarch Group Realty
Brendan Sloan
Wells Fargo
Join the HYP Board
Thank you for your interest in becoming a board member with Habitat Young Professionals (HYP) Charlotte! HYP Charlotte’s mission is to make affordable housing a matter of conscience and encourage a spirit of service in our community by engaging young professionals to advocate, volunteer and give within their means.
The HYP Charlotte Board is a working board that is made up of 14 members. As a working board, our board members are actively involved in running networking events, fundraisers and volunteer days. Read on for Board roles, expectations and more!
HYP Board Members:
Must maintain an active HYP membership (Give what you can; $15 per month OR $150 per year)
Board members are also expected to contribute $1,000 annually outside of their board membership contribution via the “Give or Get” model. This means allowing more individuals or corporations to give directly to the organization or introduce donors to HYP that give directly as a result of the board member’s efforts.
- Must attend the Board member orientation
- Must attend Full Day Board Retreat in August
- Must attend at least 10 Board meetings per year (12 total; meetings are monthly)
- Must attend at least 6 HYP social events per year Thursday Social, Saturday Builds, or other events held throughout the
Open Board Positions
2nd Vice Chair
Executive Board Position
- Focus on supporting the “engine” of HYP through supporting membership stewardship and operations, ensuring board collaboration and communication, creating sustainable processes and procedures and ensuring the operations of HYP stay fluid.
Development Chair
At-Large Board Position
- Own HYP’s strategic fundraising plan over the course of the FY through
- Sponsorship/Partnership offerings for year-round and event-specific opportunities
- Giving Campaign opportunities at CYE and FYE to steward additional dollars beyond membership dues
- Identification of additional revenue streams during events to increase overall fundraising effort for the organization.
- Work in partnership with Membership Chair to understand member base and develop pipeline plans for strategic contacts.
- Present monthly development reports including gifts secured, solicited, and in-progress of building the case for support
Marketing/Communications Chair
At-Large Board Position
- Own all external–facing communications channels for HYP including Facebook, Instagram, X, LinkedIn, MeetUp, HYP Website and Newsletter Communications
- Coordinate communication of HYP Volunteer Builds, Social Events and Ad Hoc activities on HYP Communication platforms
- Own creation of marketing collateral in conjunction with affiliate marketing team to maintain Habitat International brand standards.
- Grow HYP’s overall brand engagement and presence across communication mediums.
Join the Board
Join a Committee
Certain expectations are required for any HYP member seeking to serve on one or more of our various committees.
They are as follows:
- Attend at least 6 HYP Charlotte events or volunteer opportunities each year
- Maintain an active paid membership in HYP
Open Committee Positions
Volunteer Committee
- Represent HYP Charlotte at HYP Charlotte volunteer events.
- Help assist with improving the volunteer experience at HYP events.
- Assist with recordkeeping of HYP volunteer event performance.
Development Committee
- Develop relationships with potential donors to HYP
- Research and establish communication with HYP donors
Events Committee
- Assist with logistics of HYP Charlotte’s large fundraisers and monthly events
- Help plan and devise new events for HYP Charlotte
Marketing Committee
- Create and gather content
- Write monthly newsletters
- Help design and create Tiktoks
- Help design and create the social media strategy