Community Announcements

Our featured speaker is Birgit Smith-Burton, president-elect of Global’s board of directors and chair, Global IDEA Committee. Randi Sunshine, member of AFP-GLAC and Global IDEA Committee will moderate Birgit’s presentation entitled: DIVERSITY – FROM A PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL PERSPECTIVE. Learn about the many ways we can include diversity, equity and access in all aspects of our lives. Also, be apprised of Global’s IDEA initiative.   Following this motivational talk we will introduce the 2021 board, recognize Be The Cause & Chapter Fund donors, and provide  holiday treats to some lucky members.

Price: $25 member/$35 non-member

Deadline to register – December 8, 2020

This workshop is pending CFRE International CEs.

The Association of Fundraising Professional Cape Fear Region Chapter is pleased to announce two scholarship recipients for Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) credentials.

The Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) designation is an internationally recognized credential that attests to an individual’s knowledge, skill, and achievements as a fundraising professional based on current and valid practice-based standards.

The Birnbach Scholarship for CFRE Credentials will provide an AFP Cape Fear chapter member with the funds to cover study materials and the CFRE exam fees. The Birnbach Scholarship has been set up by Jane Birnbach, CFRE and AFP member, to help reduce barriers for nonprofit leaders who wish to advance both their careers and the profession with this professional certification.

Logan Thompson is the recipient of the Birnbach Scholarship for CFRE Certification in 2021. Thompson currently serves as the Director of Philanthropy at Cape Fear Community College Foundation, where she has surpassed annual fundraising goals within months and increased donor stewardship by 300%. Previously, Thompson was the Executive Director of Welcome Home Angel from 2016-2020, where she oversaw tremendous growth in annual revenue and individual giving.

The AFP Cape Fear Chapter is matching the Birnbach Scholarship for 2021, as part of its mission to provide fundraising professionals in our community with professional development opportunities for effective and ethical fundraising practices.

Bethany Leighton is the recipient of the AFP Cape Fear Chapter Scholarship for CFRE certification. Leighton currently serves as the Executive Director of Canines for Service, a role which she accepted in October 2020. Prior to that, Leighton served as the Fundraising Director for StepUp Wilmington from 2016-2020. Leighton has more than 14 years of experience in the nonprofit sector, specializing in fundraising, strategic planning, marketing, and communications. Leighton has served on the Board of the Cape Fear Chapter since 2015 and is wrapping up her two year term as President of the AFP Cape Fear Chapter at the end of this year.

I just saw that AFP Global is offering a $50 discount for new members and thought it might be worth sharing through our networks.

(November 16, 2020 -  St. John’s) The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) Newfoundland and Labrador

Chapter (AFP-NL) proudly celebrates National Philanthropy Day® today and recognized the great contributions of

Philanthropy in Newfoundland and Labrador during a small special event held at Manuals River Hibernia Interpretation

Center early this morning.

National Philanthropy Day (NPD) is a special day set aside on the fifteenth of November. The purpose of this day is to recognize the great contributions of philanthropy around the world—and those people active in the philanthropic community—to the enrichment of our world.

"National Philanthropy Day provides the opportunity for us to celebrate those who give, whether it be in volunteer time or charitable donations, and our members who are responsible for generating philanthropic support for their organizations," said Emily Geary, President, AFP NL Chapter. "Philanthropy is a powerful thing.  No one is required to give; it is voluntary and those who give to do so because they see the need.  On this day we recognize those whose outstanding contributions have made a considerable difference in our province.”

AFP NL congratulates the following outstanding philanthropic achievement in Newfoundland and Labrador in the

 following categories:

• Rising Star Award - Heather Butler, Ronald McDonald House Charities
• Rising Star Award - Shelley Moores, Healthcare Foundation
• Outstanding Fundraising Executive – Rebecca Dutton, MUN
• Outstanding Special Event – Shoppers LOVE YOU Run for Women
• Outstanding Corporate Philanthropist Award – Fortis Inc.
• Outstanding Fundraising Volunteer Award (Individual) – Linda Ryan
• Spirit of Philanthropy Award (Group) – Government of Canada Workplace Charitable Campaign
• Outstanding Philanthropist Award – Dr. Rob Crosbie

An APF Cape Fear Region Chapter Member who has never gone to ICON, may submit and application for a Chamberlain Scholarship. A Chamberlain Scholar receives paid registration to the ICON - AFP International conference ($10 processing fee)

Qualified applicants must be a current AFP Cape Fear Region member. Don't delay - applications are due no later than 4pm Nov 18. Many will enter, only one will go to ICON. Chamberlain Scholar will be notified by Dec 1.

On behalf of the AFP TN Southeastern Chapter Board of Directors, we would like to cordially invite you to help increase awareness of our new I am generous campaign that was created in lieu of National Philanthropy Day. The goal of this social media campaign is to highlight and increase generosity across our entire community and beyond. Over the course of this month and leading up to Giving Tuesday, you will see an active display of storytelling and awareness of what generosity means to us and our community that we all serve.  Now more than ever nonprofits need our support!

Below is a toolkit to help our organizations, sponsors, and donors share this campaign. Please download and pass it along.

Share your story on social media about how generosity is happening in our community by using the hashtag #iamgenerous.

Thank you to our presenting sponsor Elliott Davis and our sponsors First Horizon, Morning Pointe, and UTC. We could not have realized this endeavor without their support!  

In alignment with the Chapter’s IDEA Standards, two (2) scholarships will be offered for one (1) full year of membership dues (throughout 2021). These scholarships are reserved for new members only and for applicants who identify themselves as members of a diverse community of fundraising professionals or those who are employed by a nonprofit organization that serves a diverse community.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA: To be awarded the Greater Arizona Chapter of Association of Fundraising Professionals IDEA Membership Scholarship, the recipient must:

• Be a fundraising professional who self identifies as coming from an eligible diverse community as defined by the Greater Arizona Chapter of AFP or be a fundraising professional employed by an organization serving an eligible AFP diverse community/communities.
• Consider participation as a member of the IDEA Committee of the Greater Arizona Chapter Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) for 2021.
• Fully complete the scholarship application and submit by November 30th, 2020.

Are you a fundraising go-getter with a penchant for procrastination? Sick of staring at that stack that just keeps growing…

Do YOU need a (gentle) kick in the professional development pants?

Meet the AFP-RI Book Club: A little bit of structure and a whole lotta fun.

Winners will be announced virtually on Nov. 13

Pensacola, Fla. – The Association of Fundraising Professionals West Florida Chapter proudly announces the nominees for the 2020 National Philanthropy Day Awards, presented by Pen Air Federal Credit Union.

Several individuals and organizations were nominated for their philanthropic efforts this year including Ann and Jim Neal; Beach Community Bank; Coastal Moving & Storage; Eric Brammer; Faith Health Network of Baptist Health Care; Florida Blue Foundation; International Paper Foundation; Melissa Stephany Johnson; Ora Wills; Santa Rosa Energy Center; Scottish Rite Foundation of Florida; and The Birthday Party.

Nominees will be recognized during an after-hours social from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12 at UWF Historic Trust Museum Plaza in Downtown Pensacola. All nominees, guests and community members are invited to attend. Winners will be announced during a virtual program released via Facebook Live on Friday, Nov. 13. To follow AFP West Florida Chapter on Facebook, visit: https://www.facebook.com/afpwestflorida. Sponsorship opportunities are still available.

National Philanthropy Day is designed to celebrate and highlight the accomplishments of giving, volunteering and charitable engagement within our community. For more information, please contact afpwestfl@gmail.com.

The 2020 Committee on Directorship of the AFP Fort Worth Metro Chapter is pleased to present the proposed slate for the 2021 Board of Directors. Voting to approve this slate will take place at the October 12, 2020 annual meeting of the Chapter. 

Please direct any questions to the Chair, Committee on Directorship, Pat Miller CFRE at pmillertx04@gmail.com.

We're thrilled to read Gary's tribute and learn of his passion for the fundraising profession in the current "Giving Tomorrow" publication. This article speaks volumes to how so many of us have come down different paths only to end up in the same line of work aiming to make life better for our  communities. Congratulations! - Kelly Stolar, CFRE and AFP NWPA Chapter President

https://plannedgiving.com/giving-tomorrow-archives/

2020 Scholarship Program

AFP-CNY is excited to launch its 2020 membership scholarship program, which will provide up to 10 membership scholarships. A membership scholarship will cover the cost of membership in full for fundraisers seeking membership in the Professional, Young Professional, Associate, or Small Organization categories. 

AFP-CNY is committed to promoting Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access, and we encourage members of diverse backgrounds, communities, and non-profit sectors to apply. Individuals meeting the international requirements for membership are eligible. All scholarship recipients are required to serve on a board committee for at least one year. 

AFP Eastern Iowa is excited and honored to host international fundraising expert Amy Eisenstein, ACFRE and AFP Master Trainer, in a live education session on Tuesday, November 10 as part of National Philanthropy Day.

"Raising Funds and Rising Up: How to Raise Major Gifts Virtually and In-Person," will take you through how to raise funds through the hardest of relevant situations, such as the COVID-19 crisis, derecho and various other community disasters.

This live, interactive webinar just for AFP Eastern Iowa will be part of our National Philanthropy Day celebration. 

Tuesday, November 10

8:30 a.m. - Morning Networking

9:00 a.m. - Session I (2 hours)

Break for National Philanthropy Day Awards

1:00 p.m. - Session II (2 hours)