Transcript The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP)

AFP Chapters and AFP Foundation
Working Together
Is The Key
AFP Foundation for Philanthropy
Mission Statement
The AFP Foundation for Philanthropy shall strive to enhance
philanthropy and volunteerism through programs of education,
research, and service that will benefit all those who lead, serve and
support nonprofit institutions.
Purpose
The purpose of the AFP Foundation for Philanthropy is to generate the
resources to fund AFP strategic initiatives that advance ethical and
effective fundraising.
Every Member Campaign (EMC)
• The EMC is the largest component of the Foundation’s annual fund.
• The 2011 EMC raised almost $454,000.
• One of the goals of the EMC is to make sure every member is asked
to make a gift to the campaign.
• Each chapter in the United States has an annual EMC goal based on
the previous year’s giving.
Every Member Campaign (EMC)
.
How We
Help You
EMC gifts
increase
resources to AFP
Chapters for
education and
training
Why It
Makes
Sense To
Give
The EMC gives
AFP members a
way to “give
back” to the
profession and
increase
resources
available to the
Chapters
EMC gifts help
AFP advocate for
ethical and
effective
fundraising that
sustains
philanthropy
Every Member Campaign (EMC)
Funding priorities include:
•
Scholarships for Professional Development
•
Educational Programs and Resources and for Chapters
•
Funding for Strategic Initiatives to Promote Ethical and
Effective Fundraising
EMC Chapter Partnership Grants
Chapters that meet/exceed their EMC goal by
December 31 are eligible for EMC Chapter
Partnership Grants
Chapter Partnership Grants share the success of the
EMC by granting funds to support chapter activities
that advance ethical and effective fundraising
An EMC Chapter Partnership Grant represents 25
percent of the contributions received by January 6
100% Chapter Board Participation
Chapter board members set a great example for their membership through their
leadership, volunteerism and giving to AFP
Number of Chapters that have achieved 100 percent chapter board participation since
2005:
2005 – 67 chapters
2006 – 67 chapters
2007 – 50 chapters
2008 – 43 chapters
2009 – 69 chapters
2010 – 64 chapters
2011 – 60 chapters
Chapter Treasury Campaign
• The Chapter Treasury Campaign is part of the
foundation’s annual fund.
• Provides an opportunity for chapters to demonstrate
support for the activities funded by the foundation
• In 2011, the Chapter Treasury Campaign raised more
than $97,000 from 155 chapters in the U.S. and Canada
Chapter Treasury Campaign
Demonstrate
Leadership
Among
Peers
Invest in the
Profession
on Behalf of
Nonmembers
Inspire
Excellence
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Member
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Foundation Communications
The Steward is a newsletter for supporters and
friends of the AFP Foundation for
Philanthropy and AFP Foundation for
Philanthropy – Canada.
Published semi-annually in the Spring and
Fall.
Mailed to donors of $250 or more, Alpha
Society members, Omega Circle members,
Chapter President’s and Foundation
Development Chairs (FDCs).
Available online
http://www.afpnet.org/Foundation/content.cfm?
ItemNumber=4188&navItemNumber=4189
Foundation Communications
AFP and the AFP Foundation for Philanthropy
2012 Annual Report
Published in August 2012.
Mailed to donors of $250 or more, Alpha Society
members, Omega Circle members, Chapter
Presidents.
Annual Report available online
http://www.afpnet.org/files/ContentDocuments/2010A
FPAnnualReport.pdf
Foundation Communications
Monthly e-newsletters sent to Chapter FDC’s and
Chapter Administrators throughout the year.
Provide important information on the Every
Member Campaign (EMC), reminders of upcoming
deadlines, important dates, and other pertinent
information on how to run the campaign.
Foundation Staff
Contact Information
Martha Kirkland
Executive Vice President, AFP Foundation
800-666-3863, ext. 480
[email protected]
Lisa Baranello
Director of Development, AFP Foundation
800-666-3863, ext. 446
[email protected]