Transcript The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP)
2013 Leadership Academy Orientation Call
September 26, 2013
• Purpose of the Leadership Academy • Governance Structure Review • Schedule of Events • Expectations and Responsibilities – Before you arrive – Onsite • Bringing It Back to Your Chapter • Questions
Leadership Academy Purpose
• General leadership training to use in your chapter and your organization • Ideas on how to run your chapter • Voting for the COD and CPC reps • Networking opportunities galore!
Districts
• 12 Districts (worldwide) • Ensure geographic representation on AFP Board
Standing Board Committees
Executive Committee Ethics Committee Finance Committee Committee on Directorship
AFP Board of Directors
President/CEO Evaluation Committee Joint Budget Committee Strategic Planning Oversight Committee Chair Appointed Task Force •International Advanced Qualifications TF External Relations Division Membership Services Division Professional Advancement Division Resource Development Division Awards Committee US Govt. Relations Cmte Marketing & Communications Committee Canadian Govt Reltns Cmte PAC Board Member/Chpt. Svcs. Cmte Chapter Support Subcmte International Development Cmte Diversity & Inclusion Committee Canadian Council Next Generation Cmte YIP Subcommittee Collegiate Chapter Subcmte Leadership Academy TF Diversity Art Showcase & Workshop TF Internship TF Education & Training Cmte Publishing Advisory Cmte Conference Education Advisory Cmte Research Council ACFRE Board Online Knowledge Mgmt TF CFRE Review TF US Foundation Board Canada Foundation Board
Chapter Presidents’ Council (CPC)
• Composition – All Chapter Presidents – Ex-officio non-voting representatives • Selects members of the Committee on Directorship (COD) • Elects a representative to the AFP Board • Forum for networking, feedback, dialogue and identification of issues
Committee on Directorship (COD)
• Composition of COD – 1 member and alternate elected for each of the 12 districts – 4 ex-officio members – 2 COD Chair appointees • Role of COD – Evaluates all nominees for the AFP Board – Creates slate of District and At-large Directors to be elected by the members
AFP International Board of Directors
• 12 District members • 10 At-large members • 10 Officers • 2 Chair appointees • 1 At-large member chosen by CPC • 1 Ex-officio member
Thursday
Chapter Management 101 • Cover the nuts and bolts of how to run a chapter • Review the resources available to chapter leaders from IHQ • Network with other Chapter Leaders
Thursday
Opening Plenary • Ed Rensi • Membership Plenary • Chapter Presidents Council (CPC) Meeting • Chapter Administrator Meeting
Thursday
• Chapter Share Fair Table • AFP Foundation for Philanthropy Table • Networking Reception
Friday
• Education Breakout Sessions • Professional Advancement Plenary • Lunch • Education Breakout Sessions • Communications and Marketing Plenary • Voting
Friday
• CPC Voting Meeting – CPC Representative to the Board – Committee on Directorship Members • Chapter Administrator Meeting II • Free Night in Pittsburgh
Saturday
• Like-sized Chapter Grouping Meetings • Closing Plenary Session • Division Meetings
Pre Meeting Expectations
• Review the COD materials and candidates for your district • Review the CPC candidates • Download any handouts or presentations you’ll want onsite • Contact attendees to get a jump start on your networking
Onsite Expectations
• Attend all required meetings • Share your experiences • Learn from others • Exchange contact info with other chapter leaders • Have fun!
Back at the Chapter
• Share your experience with the board chapter members – Newsletter article – Report back at the next meeting • Review plans for 2014 attendance and beyond • Keep up those connections!