Both the AFP Oregon & SW Washington Chapter and AFP Global are pleased to offer fellowships and scholarships that support philanthropy and professional growth for individuals and smaller organizations throughout our region.
Overall Criteria
- Priority applicants are employees of 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organizations with 5 or fewer fund development staff, or are individuals between jobs or independently consulting.
- An individual may receive no more than 1 scholarship award in a calendar year.
- No more than 2 individuals from any organization may receive scholarship awards in a calendar year.
Diverse Communities in Fundraising Member Scholarship ($150)
As an inclusive community, AFP Oregon & SW Washington seeks, embraces, and engages individuals, groups, and organizations with a broad representation of experiences, perspectives, thoughts and cultures within the fundraising profession.
AFP Oregon & SW Washington is pleased to be able to offer three membership dues scholarships to individuals from underserved or marginalized communities.
Eligibility
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Fundraising professional who self identifies as coming from an eligible underrepresented 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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Employed as a full-time fundraising professional or actively looking for employment in not-for-profit fundraising.
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Fundraising professional or fundraising executive director employed at an organization where 50% or more staff members are from a marginalized community, as above.
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Work for a nonprofit organization that serves clients where at least 50% of individuals are from an underrepresented community.
Lapsed Chapter Membership Dues Scholarship ($150)
We want you back! AFP Oregon & SW Washington is pleased to be able to offer three member scholarships for professional fundraisers whose membership may have lapsed in the last three years.
Eligibility
- Applicant must be employed by a 501(c)3 organization are individuals between jobs or are independently consulting.
- Have been previously been an AFP member between 2017-2020.
AFP International Conference Scholarships - the Chamberlain Award ($500)
This scholarship covers the registration fees for the AFP International Conference (AFP ICON) for a first-time attendee. AFP Oregon & SW Washington members receive priority over non-members, but all are welcome to apply.