OUR CHAPTER'S GOAL:
The Association of Fundraising Professionals South Eastern Ontario Chapter aims to support the highest standard of commitment, ethics, and professionalism within the fundraising profession. Our chapter is focused on providing members and friends, in the charitable and not-for-profit sectors, with opportunities to network, learn, and share knowledge and experiences.
ABOUT AFP SOUTH EASTERN ONTARIO CHAPTER:
All chapters are members of and are supported by the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP). AFP advances philanthropy through its 26,000 members in more than 180 professional chapters throughout the world. AFP has inspired global change, has given credibility to our industry and has supported efforts that have generated over $1 trillion world-wide. AFP’s individual and organizational members raise over $115 billion annually.
Like many chapters, AFP South Eastern Ontario creates opportunities for continuing education and accreditation within the philanthropic sector. We offer monthly luncheons focused on specific areas of philanthropic interest, host a full-day annual conference showcasing the best of the best in our industry and celebrate individuals and organizations that have made a difference in our communities at our Annual National Philanthropy Day Awards event.
Our chapter serves communities between Brockville and Quinte West. This includes Kingston, Prince Edward County, Trenton, Napanee and all of the important communities in between. AFP SEO currently comprises over 60 members from large institutions, as well as medium and small organizations.
| Every year, AFP, the largest association of professional fundraisers in the world, honours chapters for achieving goals that align with key objectives in its long-range strategic plan. AFP South Eastern Ontario Chapter has received 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 we are proud to be among this select group. |
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This year we are especially proud that our chapter is one of only 101 chapters who earned the 2024 IDEA Champion Designation! The IDEA Champion Designation recognizes those chapters who have accomplished many of the key objectives in AFP's goal of advancing Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access (IDEA).
AFP SOUTH EASTERN ONTARIO CHAPTER LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:
The original stewards of Turtle Island, also known as Canada, are the Indigenous peoples of this territory. The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) in Canada acknowledges the important relationship Indigenous peoples have with this vast space and the devastating legacy of colonization on their communities and land we all occupy today.
AFP in Canada is committed to understanding the history and current realities of our diverse profession, including Indigenous, racialized and equity-deserving groups across the charitable sector. We acknowledge that the ongoing process of inclusion and reconciliation involve a review of the common practices that inform how Canadian charities value generosity and reciprocity. New paradigms, founded on principles of respect, allyship and justice, hold great potential in transforming the sector.
It is incumbent upon all of us - especially settler on this land - to work in solidarity towards building a culture of belonging that will benefit everyone.
LEARN MORE:
If you are interested in learning more about AFP SEO and how you can become involved, please feel free to connect with us directly, or even better, join us at one of our personal development events. We would be more than happy to show you the value of becoming a member. Contact us at afpseo@gmail.com to learn more and get involved!