AFP DIVERSE COMMUNITIES SCHOLARSHIP
2021 Scholarship Process
The AFP Foundation for Philanthropy is pleased to once again offer the Diverse Communities Scholarship program for members of diverse communities to attend AFP ICON in Minneapolis, MN, June 28 - 30, 2021
(or ICON Virtual).
The application process will be open from February 1 - February 26, 2021. AFP is pleased to offer full conference registration fee plus some travel expenses for diverse communities scholarship recipients. THANK YOU to everyone who contributed to the diversity scholarship campaign for your generosity and for helping to ensure the success of this program. Deadline for application submission is February 26, 2021. Selected candidates will be
notified by email by March 26, 2021.
Should you have questions about the AFP Diversity Scholarships Campaign,
please contact foundation@afpglobal.org.
Eligibility Categories
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Fundraising professional who self identifies as coming from an eligible diverse community as defined by AFP (African-American/Black, Asian, People with Disabilities, Faith-based, LGBTQ, Hispanic, Jewish, Rural, or another underrepresented community.)
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Fundraising professional or fundraising executive director employed at an organization where 50% or more staff members are from a diverse community.
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Work for a nonprofit organization that serves a 50% or more eligible AFP diverse community client base.
Learn more and how to apply here
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CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR CHAMBERLAIN SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT
CHAMBERLAIN SCHOLARSHIP
AFP Central Alabama welcomes those who have not attended an AFP or NSFRE International Conference to apply for the Chamberlain Scholarship. With support from the AFP Foundation, we can offer one Chamberlain Scholarship, which covers the recipient’s conference registration that can total a value over $1,000, minus a $10 processing fee, to the AFP ICON.
The Chamberlain Scholarship program honors Ralph E. Chamberlain, CFRE. Mr. Chamberlain had a long and distinguished career of service to the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP), beginning in the 1960s when the organization was formed as the National Society of Fund Raisers (NSFR), through the late 1970s when the name was changed to the National Society of Fund Raising Executives (NSFRE), and until his death in 1999.
To apply see details below:
We are pleased to offer the Chamberlain Scholarship for an opportunity to cover registration fee for the AFP ICON Conference June 28-30, 2021 in Minneapolis, MN or virtually from anywhere! Fees can amount to over $1,000 for registration-this is a great opportunity.
The application deadline is January 25, 2021- submit to afpcentralal@gmail.com.
DOWNLOAD APPLICATION HERE
Note:
-Must be first time attendee of AFP ICON Conference.
-Commitment to the chapter and report back to Chapter following conference.
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CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 2020 MEMBERSHIP
SCHOLARSHIP RECEIPIENTS!
Tara Davis, Friendship Mission
Theresa Floyd, River Region United Way
Austin Polson, River Region United Way