The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP)

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AFP Chapters and AFP Foundation Working
Together Is The Key

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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.
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Every Member Campaign (EMC)

• The EMC is the largest component of the
  Foundations 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 years giving.

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Every Member Campaign (EMC)
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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

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EMC Chapter Partnership Grants
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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

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Chapter Treasury Campaign

• The Chapter Treasury Campaign is part of the
  foundations 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

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Chapter Treasury Campaign
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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
  Presidents and Foundation Development Chairs
  (FDCs).
• Available online http//www.afpnet.org/Foundation/
  content.cfm?ItemNumber4188navItemNumber4189

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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/file
s/ContentDocuments/2010AFPAnnualReport.pdf
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Foundation Communications
Monthly e-newsletters sent to Chapter FDCs 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.
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Foundation Staff Contact Information

• Martha Kirkland
• Executive Vice President, AFP Foundation
• 800-666-3863, ext. 480
• mkirkland_at_afpnet.org
• Lisa Baranello
• Director of Development, AFP Foundation
• 800-666-3863, ext. 446
• lbaranello_at_afpnet.org