Community Announcements

The AFP-CNY Chapter was presented with the 2020 IDEA Champion Designation for its outstanding achievements and dedication to increasing inclusion by seeking, embracing, and engaging diverse individuals, groups and organizations with a broad representation of experiences, perspectives, thoughts and cultures within the fundraising profession.

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. 

Applications are due by October 31st. We anticipate announcing scholar recipients in mid-November.

The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) Central New York chapter has been named a 2020 Ten Star Chapter!
Every year, AFP, the largest association of professional fundraisers in the world, honors chapters for achieving goals that align with key objectives in its long-range strategic plan. Chapters receive the Ten Star Award for performing specific activities designed to increase professionalism within fundraising and public awareness of the importance of philanthropy. Just one-third of all AFP chapters are named Ten Star Chapters, so Central New York is one of a select group  to earn this honor!

AFP-CNY recognizes the unique challenges presented by the threat of COVID-19 and is committed to maintaining the health and safety of our members and community.
At this time, currently scheduled meetings will either be cancelled or offered virtually through December 31, upon which time we will reevaluate and reassess.
We will continue to monitor this rapidly developing situation, following all guidelines set forth and provide updates to our membership as we learn more about the impact of COVID-19.  The health and well-being of our membership and our community at large is our top priority.