Each Year, the AFP International Conference on Fundraising Brings Together Nearly 3,000
Dear Member:
Each year, the AFP International Conference on Fundraising brings together nearly 3,000 fundraising professionals from around the globe. These professionals come to attend educational workshops, discuss emerging issues, explore the latest technology, and exchange ideas about ethical fundraising, not-for-profit management, and volunteerism. The International Conference focuses on a broad range of topics on philanthropy and offers educational programs for all levels of experience and all areas of fundraising.
The International Chamberlain Scholarship Program, sponsored by the AFP Foundation for Philanthropy, has been specifically created to help individuals serving not-for-profit organizations develop their knowledge and skill in fundraising.
The Scholarship, valued at $1,500.00 is intended to cover the registration fee to attend the Conference plus limited travel expenses. A cheque in the amount of $1,000.00 will be sent to the scholarship recipient from the AFP Greater Toronto Chapter. The AFP Foundation of Philanthropy will pay the $500 balance directly to the International Conference for the recipient’s registration to attend the Conference.
Chamberlain scholar recipients are responsible for registering themselves for the Conference and for making all travel and hotel arrangements using the Chamberlain Scholarship Registration Form that will be provided to them by AFP International Headquarters. All Chamberlain Scholars qualify to register at the $10.00 rate at any time prior to the conference.
APPLICATION CRITERIA
(a)Candidate is a member in good standing of the AFP Greater Toronto Chapter;
(b)Candidate has at least 5 years of full time experience as a professional fundraiser;
(c)Candidate is employed as a fundraising professional OR if candidate is an executive director, 20% of their time must be devoted to fundraising OR if candidate is a consultant, 50% of their time must be conducted on behalf of other organizations to fundraise;
(d)Candidate must agree to complete an evaluation report at the conclusion of the Conference.
(e)Have never attended an AFP international conference
The conference is held in New Orleans, LA–April 15-17, 2018
The application form is below. When you have completed the form please e-mail to at the AFP Greater Toronto Chapter office by Wednesday,
October 25, 2017.
If you have any questions, please call Cynthia Quigley, Director AFP Canadian Services & Greater Toronto Chapter - (416) 941-9212.
2018 Chamberlain Scholarship Application Form
Personal Data
Applicant’s Name______
Job Title______Employer______
Business Address______
City______Province______Postal Code______
Business Phone Number (___)______E-mail ______
AFP Membership Number ______
Please give responses to the following questions – point form is acceptable.
ABOUT YOU
1.What percentage of your time do you spend on fundraising activities?
2.How many years experience do you have in the fundraising profession?
(Please state whether these were full-time, part-time or volunteer positions)
3.List your current position responsibilities within your organization. (use bullet points)
4.a) What are your personal career objectives?
b) What is your plan for accomplishing your personal career objectives?
5.Describe your volunteer activities with which you have been involved in the last 2 years.
6.Please list the dates and brief descriptions of fundraising conferences/workshops/courses/on-line programs you attended in the last 2 years and whether your organization funded your attendance.
7.Provide information on any public speaking engagements.
8. Why do you want to attend AFP International Conference? What body of knowledge do you hope to gain by attending?
ABOUT YOUR ORGANIZATION
9.Does your organization have a budget for professional development to support you attending professional development conferences and workshops?
YesNo
If yes, please indicate the total budget amount available and whether any of this funding is available to support your attendance at AFP International Conference.
10.Briefly describe in your own words the value and impact of your organization’s charitable mission
I am employed as a full-time fundraising professional or spend at least 20% of my time fundraising for my employer or spend at least 50% of my time fundraising on behalf of other organizations fundraising.
I have never attended an AFP International Conference and understand that only one individual from the AFP Greater Toronto Chapter can be selected for this particular scholarship.
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(Applicant’s Signature)(Date)