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Dear Fellow AFP Members and Not-for-Profit Colleagues,
With a healthy dose of trepidation, I write my first note as the incoming President of AFP Nova Scotia. I want to wow you with my wit and impress you with my brilliant writing. Okay, this is a bit of a “stretch goal.” As I ponder what I should write, I keep returning to the vision, mission, and guiding principles of the AFP. Planning is under way for the next iteration of AFP’s strategic plan with the following major tenets:
1. Promote Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access (IDEA)
2. Provide relevant and high-quality fundraising education
3. Increase capacity and strengthen community
4. Champion ethical fundraising practices
My goal is to continue to embrace these tenets in spirit and in action. We are leading the sector in requiring salary disclosure through our chapter’s Career Centre, promoting professional development through a wide range of educational sessions and events such as our recent Maritime Fundraising Conference, and encouraging our members to study for, and write the CFRE exam. But we have more work to do. Led by Tracey Comeau, our IDEA Committee strives to advocate for diversity and inclusion and welcomes the opportunity for AFP Nova Scotia members from BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and the access-challenged communities to serve on our board and volunteer on our committees. If you would like to learn more, please feel free to reach out to me: alumni@kes.ns.ca.
I begin my term on the heels of a very successful Maritime Fundraising Conference and I would like to give a shout-out and thanks to co-chairs Vanessa Burns and Alison Clements, and their team of dedicated volunteers. It was so well-managed, the speakers so articulate, and the meet-ups so fun that I have not heard one thing that attendees would have changed! Thank-you Alison and Vanessa for leading such an amazing team.
Our chapter is filled with dedicated professionals who fulfill AFP’s mission of empowering “individuals and organizations to practice ethical fundraising through professional education, networking, research and advocacy.” I would like to introduce your 2021-2022 Board of Directors who embody this mission. I am glad to have the support of Daphne Carter, who has shown admirable leadership and superstar qualities, as she moves to her new role as Past-President. I would also like to congratulate our dear friend and colleague Michelle Bohaychuk as she steps down after eight amazing years of service to chapter and the board. Michelle has been responsible (with her Co-Chair, Sarah B. MacDonald) in bringing amazing educational opportunities for our chapter and its members. Michelle, thank-you! You are a goddess.
This past year has not been easy, so I hope that you have a wonderful summer, and you have the opportunity to take “real” time off. I look forward to getting to know you and the members of our vibrant AFP Nova Scotia community as the year progresses.
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Heather Strickey
President, AFP Nova Scotia
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Our monthly professional development workshops will renew in September. Stay tuned for new and exciting opportunities!
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Save the Date! National Philanthropy Day 2021
Circle your calendars with our tentative date of Monday, November 15, 2021 for our National Philanthropy Day luncheon, celebrating our sector and focusing on young professionals and the leadership gap.
More details coming soon.
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Planning to commence soon for the 2022 Maritime Fundraising Conference.
Our “Plan A” is to convene an in-person event tentatively scheduled for the first week of June 2022. Managers, please budget accordingly. Development staff, please express your desire to add this event to your professional development plans for the coming year. Also, please know that besides ensuring excellent content, speakers, and networking, we always strive to make this event affordable. Work is under way to ensure we can offer many different scholarships to assist you financially.
Our Maritime Fundraising Conference Co-Chair, Vanessa Burns, invites you to reach out and volunteer your time and talents to help make our next conference a continued success.
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Congratulations to this year's AFP Nova Scotia Professional Award Winners!
There is so much incredible talent in our province, and this year’s winners are excellent examples. We reached out to each of them with three questions to help us get to know them better.
Fundraising Innovation Award
West Nova Fuels Curl for a Cause Organizing Committee
Partner of the Year
Mitch and Matt Benvie, Evolve Fitness
Above and Beyond
Liz Struijf-Mandishora
Professional Fundraiser
Kathleen A. Provost
Rising Star
Whitney MacLean
Our Heartfelt thanks to all those who made this event possible, including: our nominators, nominees, presenters, Awards Organizing Committee , Nominating Committee, and our Awards Supporting Sponsor, Fundmetric, for their many efforts and incredible support in making this event possible.
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Member Spotlight
Nadine Haddad
Director of Philanthropy
Confederation Centre of the Arts
AFP member since 2021
"It is exciting to connect donors to a variety of options that meet their interests and to reflect on the impact of their donations."
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Nominations for the 2022 AFP Canada Board of Directors Now Open
Do you have an interest in government relations, communications and advancing our profession at the national level?
If so, we invite you to consider applying for the AFP Canada Board of Directors. Service on the board is a great way to get involved, be engaged and create meaningful change for our profession. It also offers you the opportunity to work with amazing leaders across our country.
If you are Black, Indigenous, a person of colour, a member of the LGBTQ2S+ community, or a member of the disability community, we actively seek your interest and warmly welcome your application.
The deadline for nominations is
Friday, September 10, at 11:59 p.m.
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Is AFP Membership on Your Radar?
Would you like your team to be more connected to our sector? Join AFP and become part of an international organization of development professionals. Did you know, as a Member of AFP, you receive all the great benefits of Membership, including the Member rates at any of our monthly education session and the Maritime Fundraising Conference, as well as any of CAPG Nova Scotia’s events?
Ben Trenaman, Chair of Membership, welcomes your questions.
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AFP Canada Every Member Campaign - Count Yourself In!
The AFP Canada Every Member Campaign (EMC) Spring Calling Program, provided by Stratcom, started the week of May 17th. Your support is providing educational opportunities and scholarships. In this way you are helping us make a difference in the causes we serve today and tomorrow.
Thank you in advance for your participation and for strengthening our profession and the communities we serve.
Check out our new EMC website:
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Visit our website for a full listing of current postings
or to share your own opening.
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The AFP Nova Scotia Chapter is committed to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access (I.D.E.A.) in all chapter activities.
AFP Nova Scotia membership goes well beyond the Halifax area. In fact, 25% of our membership is outside the greater Halifax region, including seven members in neighbouring Prince Edward Island! As part of our Chapter’s Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access (IDEA) strategic initiative, we are ensuring all AFP-NS members are able to participate in Chapter activities through virtual access such as the Young Professionals Socials, Maritime Fundraising Conference, Monthly Workshops, and AFP Industry Professional Awards & Annual General Meeting. If you are experiencing a challenge in realizing the full potential to participate as a Member, please let us know.
Participation Opportunity! The IDEA Committee is seeking members to serve on the committee to advocate for practices that assure inclusion in our membership, leadership, and services that help to identify and meet the needs of our diverse membership, and foster a culture of diversity and inclusion in the AFP-NS Chapter. You do not have to be a Member of AFP to join a sub-committee. If you would like to learn about the role of an IDEA committee member, please send your expression of interest to our Chapter Administrator
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Use #AFPLove on social media to share inspirational stories, insightful ideas, or even just what you're doing to help your community!
AFP in Canada -- Vision Statement
To stimulate a world of generosity and positive social good through fundraising best practice.
AFP in Canada -- Mission Statement
The Association of Fundraising Professionals empowers individuals and organizations to practice ethical fundraising through professional education, networking, research and advocacy.
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Copyright © 2021 AFP Nova Scotia Chapter www.afpns.ca
New Address! PO Box 40039 Robie St RPO Halifax NS B3K 0E4
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