What is the Association of Fundraising Professionals?
The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) is the
professional membership organization for individuals working
in the field of philanthropy. AFP represents 27,000 members
in 172 chapters in the United States, Canada, Mexico and
China. AFP's Greater Cleveland Chapter has been recognized
as one of the top chapters in the country for its strength
in programming. We enjoy a growing roster of over 300 members
representing over 200 organizations in the Northern Ohio
area.
AFP's Greater Cleveland Chapter is dedicated to elevate
our profession, provide valuable educational programming
to our members, and serve our community by promoting professional
practices in philanthropy. Members of the Greater Cleveland
Chapter also enjoy the benefits of AFP International's
educational and career building resources.
Nominations being accepted for AFP of Greater Cleveland's
2008 Fundraising Executive of the Year
Each year, our Chapter recognizes a colleague who demonstrates
outstanding leadership and a commitment to our profession
with the presentation of the Fundraising Executive of the
Year (FEY) award at our Annual Meeting in December. AFP of
Greater Cleveland is proud of the tradition we have established
to honor our peers who choose to lead by their example and
give of themselves to further our profession and the organization(s)
they serve. Click here for details and submit your nominations.
(Click here for details.)
25th Annual National Philanthropy Day® –
Change Northeast Ohio With a Giving Heart
This year marks the 25th anniversary of Cleveland's
annual National Philanthropy Day® event! Beginning as
a gathering of fundraising professionals in a hotel banquet
room, this event now hosts 700+ attendees for the awards
luncheon, and is one of the most successful NPD events held
worldwide.
To mark this milestone, the morning education session will
feature nationally recognized speaker David Dunlop presenting
Perspectives on Major Gift Fundraising. This morning education
session for fundraising professionals begins at 9am. We're
certain you won't want to miss this one!
Click here for
more information.
The Essentials of Fundraising 2008
The Association of Fundraising
Professionals (AFP) Greater Cleveland Chapter is offering
an education series designed to help cover the basics of
fundraising for development professionals. The Essentials
of Fundraising Series includes modules addressing five essential
elements of fund development:
- Corporate and Foundation Grantseeking
- Development 101
and Special Events
- Annual Giving
- Board and Volunteer Development
- Individual Major Gift
Fundraising
Workshops will begin in April and will be held
at the Cleveland Foundation 1422 Euclid Ave, Suite 1300.
Click here for more information and to register.
Luncheon Series: The Ten Commandments of Direct Mail
Fundraising
Direct mail marketing is a key component of almost every
fundraising program. Given its pivotal role and cost, it
is important to maximize the impact of our direct mail efforts
in having donors open the mail piece and respond positively.
In Barry's presentation, you will learn more about
key principles in optimizing your direct mail program. Click
here to learn more and to register.
AFP Greater Cleveland Chapter Newsletter
Highlights of this issue include a wrap-up of this year's
National Philanthropy Day, an update on the IRA Rollover
extension, a year-end reading list and much more! Click
here to download.
AFP Vision Statement
The Association of Fundraising Professionals' (AFP)
Greater Cleveland Chapter is the recognized leader for advancing
philanthropy by empowering fundraisers to serve throughout
the region.
Contact Us!
To find out how you can join the Association of Fundraising
Professionals, contact:
AFP Greater Cleveland Chapter
3511 Center Road, Suite 8
Brunswick, OH 44212
216-696-1613
216-803-9900 (fax)
email: admin@afpcleveland.org
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