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2012
Chapter Boards Lead by Example in Achieving 100 Percent Chapter Board Participation(May 15, 2012) Thirty-three AFP chapters have led by example and achieved 100 percent board participation in the 2012 Every Member Campaign (EMC). These chapter boards serve as motivation and inspiration to chapter members to make their gifts to the EMC.
Your Gift is Making a Difference
(March 20, 2012) Do you work in the nonprofit sector because of the glamour, a fancy office and summers in France? If only! Although the path for each person is different, the reason you do what you do is because you believe in the value of philanthropy and the positive impact of giving back to your community and society.
How to Make a Gift Online to the AFP Foundation for Philanthropy
(March 16, 2012) The AFP Foundation for Philanthropy offers convenient giving options. Select the option that's best for you!
How to give to the AFP Foundation for Philanthropy - Canada
(January 24, 2012) The AFP Foundation for Philanthropy - Canada offers a range of convenient giving options. Select the option that's best for you!
2011
AFP Foundation for Philanthropy – Canada Funds New Research for the Profession(December 13, 2011) The AFP Foundation for Philanthropy – Canada is very pleased to share that with the generous support of AFP chapters and members we have raised the money to conduct fundraising research for the profession.
AFP Foundation – Canada Announces 2012 Board
(December 13, 2011) AFP Foundation for Philanthropy - Canada 2012 Officers and Directors
AFP Foundation – Canada Announces 2012 Board
(December 13, 2011) The AFP Foundation for Philanthropy—Canada announces its roster of 2012 officers and directors to be led by chair Pati Greenwood, CFRE.
Making Strides With Your Support
(December 13, 2011) As we head into the end of 2011 and welcome 2012, the AFP Foundation for Philanthropy – Canada would like to take this opportunity to thank all the donors who contributed during the year. We had a terrific year in both our Every Member Campaign as well as in our major gifts initiative.
AFP Foundation Announces 2012 Officers and Directors
(November 15, 2011) The AFP Foundation for Philanthropy announces its roster of 2012 officers and directors to be led by chair Gary L. Good, CFRE.
2011 Class Boosts Omega Circle Over 200 Members
(November 8, 2011) The AFP Foundation for Philanthropy and the AFP Foundation for Philanthropy – Canada honored 28 members of the 2011 Omega Circle Class at an induction dinner held in Montreal, Canada, during the Leadership Academy in mid-October.
Omega Circle Donors
(November 4, 2011) The AFP Foundation for Philanthropy is grateful to the leaders in the fundraising profession that have made significant contributions to AFP and the future of philanthropy through deferred gifts of $5,000 or more.
AFP Diversity Scholarship Initiative
(August 18, 2011) In launching the Diversity Scholarships Campaign, the AFP Foundation for Philanthropy invites all AFP members to support diversity within the fundraising profession. Contributions to this campaign will fund scholarships for qualifying candidates to support registration and travel costs to attend the annual AFP International Conference on Fundraising.
Houston Chapter of AFP Leaves Legacy With Nine Planned Gifts to AFP Foundation
(June 7, 2011) Nine members of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) Houston Chapter have joined the AFP Foundation for Philanthropy’s Omega Circle by making planned gifts of $5,000 or more.
AFP Foundation for Philanthropy Gets Fundraising Boost From RuffaloCODY
(May 10, 2011) The AFP Foundation for Philanthropy is pleased to announce that it will conduct an extensive donor outreach calling program in 2011 with help from a gift by RuffaloCODY, a fundraising, software and enrollment services firm headquartered in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
AFP Foundation for Philanthropy - Canada: Annual Fund Case for Support
(May 9, 2011) Learn more about the AFP Canadian Foundation's broad range of initiatives that help you and thousands of other fundraising professionals enhance skills and knowledge.
AFP Foundation for Philanthropy - Canada: Alpha Society, A Sustaining Monthly Giving Program
(April 27, 2011) The AFP Foundation for Philanthropy - Canada offers its Alpha Society, a sustaining monthly giving program that provides a convenient and timely way to support philanthropy and the fundraising profession.
Leadership Society Inducts New Members
(April 26, 2011) Leadership Society Chair Philip G. Schumacher, ACFRE, welcomed 12 new members into the Leadership Society at a formal induction ceremony during the AFP International Conference on Fundraising last month in Chicago.
AFP Foundation for Philanthropy – Canada: Moving Fundraising and Philanthropy Forward With Your Help
(April 12, 2011) Find out how you can contribute to the strength of the fundraising profession and the philanthropic sector in Canada.
Foundation Giving Held Steady in 2010, Expected to Grow in 2011
(April 12, 2011) Grantmaking foundations in the United States gave an estimated $45.7 billion in 2010, virtually unchanged from 2009, according to a report from the Foundation Center. In 2011 foundation giving is expected to grow between 2 and 4 percent.
AFP Foundation in Canada Announces 2011 Officers and Directors
(January 4, 2011) The AFP Foundation for Philanthropy – Canada announces its roster of 2011 officers and directors to be led by chair Pati Greenwood, CFRE.
2010
AFP Foundation Announces 2011 Officers and Directors(November 16, 2010) The AFP Foundation for Philanthropy announces its roster of 2011 officers and directors to be led by chair Gary L. Good, CFRE.
Historic 2010 Omega Circle Class Raises the Bar for Planned Giving
(November 1, 2010) The AFP Foundation for Philanthropy and the AFP Foundation for Philanthropy – Canada honored 40 members of the 2010 Omega Circle Class at an induction dinner held during the Leadership Academy in Las Vegas this fall.
From the Desk of AFP Foundation for Philanthropy – Canada Chair Shauna Klein, MA
(September 14, 2010) I would like to take this opportunity to thank the 553 Canadian members who have supported the 2010 Every Member Campaigns (EMC). This year’s campaign is off to a stellar start, with almost $89,200 raised against the national goal of $106,000 (that’s 84 percent!) as of Aug. 31.
AFP Foundation News: Leadership Society Inducts New Members
(June 15, 2010) 2010 is a banner year for the Leadership Society as eight new members were inducted during the society’s annual meeting at the AFP International Conference on Fundraising.
AFP Foundation for Philanthropy Continues Strong Member Outreach with Gift from RuffaloCODY
(June 1, 2010) The AFP Foundation for Philanthropy is pleased to announce the continuation of a strategic partnership with RuffaloCODY, a fundraising, software and enrollment services firm headquartered in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, providing extensive calling services for the foundation’s 2010 Every Member Campaign.
Leadership Society Members
(April 21, 2010) Members of the Leadership Society actively support the work of AFP and the AFP Foundation for Philanthropy as board and committee members, mentors, and advisors.
2009
About the AFP Foundation for Philanthropy - Canada(September 1, 2009) Visit here to learn about the mission and role of the AFP Foundation for Philanthropy - Canada.
Nominations Open for the AFP Foundation for Philanthropy Board
(May 19, 2009) Nominations are currently being accepted for individuals interested in serving on the board of directors of the AFP Foundation for Philanthropy.
2008
AFP Foundation Takes Fundraising to New Heights(November 26, 2008) Your contribution to the AFP Foundation for Philanthropy goes directly to funding scholarships, groundbreaking research and other programs and activities that further AFP’s mission to advance ethical and effective fundraising.
With Your Support the Foundation Funded 15 Strategic Initiatives in 2008
(November 15, 2008) (Nov. 17, 2008) Announcing its slate of new officers, the AFP Foundation for Philanthropy looks forward to more great achievements in 2009.
AFP Canadian Council and Canada Foundation Officers Named
(November 8, 2008) (Nov. 10, 2008) Based on member nominations, the 2009 slate of officers for the AFP Foundation for Philanthropy – Canada and the AFP Canadian Council has been approved.
2008 AFP Canada Call for Nominations
(September 6, 2008) (Sept. 8, 2008) AFP is now accepting nominations for the AFP Foundation for Philanthropy - Canada and the AFP Canada Council.
CCS Continues Support of Outstanding Fundraising Professional Award
(May 30, 2008) (June 2, 2007) Community Counselling Service (CCS) has continued its support of AFP’s international awards program and the AFP Foundation for Philanthropy by agreeing to extend its sponsorship of the Award for Outstanding Fundraising Professional for five more years.
Foundation Releases Spring 2008 Edition of The Steward
(April 7, 2008) (Apr. 7, 2008) The AFP Foundation for Philanthropy, fresh off an historic fundraising year, has released its Spring 2008 edition of The Steward—its newsletter for supporters and friends.
AFP Foundation Announces 2007 Annual Fund Award Winners
(March 1, 2008) (March 3, 2008) The AFP Foundation for Philanthropy has announced the top-performing chapters in the 2007 Annual Fund.
2008 Globe and Mail Sell Sheet
(February 8, 2008)
2008 AFP Foundation Board
(January 17, 2008) 2008 AFP Foundation Officers and Board of Directors.
2007
2008 AFP Foundation Committee Volunteer Sign Up(November 4, 2007) Any member can sign up for AFP Foundation for Philanthropy’s 2008 Committees. November 30 is the deadline.
The Steward: Fall 2007
(November 4, 2007) The Fall 2007 Issue of The Steward
Foundation Board Selects Leaders for 2008
(October 22, 2007) (Oct. 22, 2007) Paul J. Strawhecker, MPA, ACFRE, was elected to serve a second one-year term as chair of the AFP Foundation for Philanthropy.
AFP Foundation for Philanthropy Announces Slate of 2008 Leaders
(September 30, 2007) (Oct. 1, 2007) The AFP Foundation for Philanthropy has announced its slate of officers and directors, led by Paul J. Strawhecker, MPA, ACFRE, nominated for election for the term beginning Jan 1, 2008.
AFP Foundation Receives Grant for 2008 Think Tank
(September 16, 2007) (Sept. 17, 2007) The AFP Foundation for Philanthropy has received almost $50,000 from the Edyth Bush Charitable Foundation in Winter Park, Fla., to support the 2008 AFP Fundraising Think Tank, a project of the AFP Research Council.
AFP Foundation for Philanthropy-Canada Provides Programming Beyond the Association
(August 13, 2007) (Aug. 13, 2007) The work of the AFP Foundation for Philanthropy - Canada provides programs that often go beyond what the association can support, making additional services available for fundraisers across Canada in the areas of education, scholarships, mentoring, translation and research.
EMC Advantage Calling Program Begins Sixth Year
(July 2, 2007) (July 2, 2007) The Every Member Campaign (EMC) is surging forward, thanks in part to the EMC Advantage Calling Program. Callers from Advantage Consulting in Fairfield, N.J., and Las Vegas began contacting AFP chapter members last week for commitments to the 2007 Every Member Campaign.
EMC Advantage Calling Program
(June 21, 2007)
Chapter Boards Lead by Example, Achieve 100 Percent Participation in EMC
(May 7, 2007) (May 7, 2007) Twenty-seven AFP chapters have led by example and achieved 100 percent board participation in the 2007 Every Member Campaign (EMC). These chapter boards serve as motivation and inspiration to chapter members to make their gifts to the EMC.
Foundation’s Spring 2007 Newsletter Released
(April 16, 2007) (Apr. 16, 2007) AFP Foundation for Philanthropy has released the Spring 2007 edition of its semi-annual newsletter The Steward that features articles illustrating the foundation’s growth and its commitment to supporting AFP chapters.
Foundation Awards 2006 Chapter Partnership Grants
(March 26, 2007) (March 26, 2007) AFP Foundation for Philanthropy has announced the recipients of the 2006 Every Member Campaign (EMC) Chapter Partnership Grant. One hundred-one AFP chapters have qualified for the partnership grants, which total more than $117,000.
2006 Annual Fund Awards Announced
(March 19, 2007) (March 19, 2007) AFP Foundation for Philanthropy and AFP Foundation for Philanthropy – Canada will present their 2006 Annual Fund Awards to deserving chapters during AFP’s 44th International Conference on Fundraising.
2006
Foundation Publishes The Steward for Fall 2006(December 17, 2006) (Dec. 18, 2006) AFP Foundation for Philanthropy has released the Fall 2006 issue of its semi-annual newsletter The Steward, which features articles on the Strategic Initiatives major-gifts program, endowment funds and new Omega Circle donors.
Foundation Jump-Starts Diversity Programs
(December 11, 2006) (Dec. 11, 2006) The AFP Foundation for Philanthropy has secured funding for three significant initiatives related to diversity within the fundraising profession, one of the key goals for AFP and the foundation.
Increased Gifts, Participation Highlight 2006 Chapter Treasury Campaign
(December 2, 2006) (Dec. 4, 2006) Chapters still have time to make a commitment to the AFP Foundation for Philanthropy’s Chapter Treasury Campaign, which has already experienced steady growth this year.
Strawhecker to Lead Experienced Foundation Team in 2007
(November 13, 2006) (Nov. 13, 2006) Paul J. Strawhecker, MPA, ACFRE, will lead the Executive Committee of the AFP Foundation for Philanthropy in 2007.
Omega Circle Surges Forward
(September 18, 2006) (Sept. 18, 2006) AFP Foundation for Philanthropy’s Omega Circle, which recognizes donors who have made a planned gift of $5,000 or more, has gained 14 new members this year.
Member Benefit: AFP Code of Ethical Principles and Standards
(June 25, 2006) (June 26, 2006) In the 2004 AFP Member Benefits Survey, AFP members overwhelming agreed that the Code of Ethical Principles and Standards of Professional Practice was the highest-rated member benefit.
Advantage Calling Program Kicks Off
(June 19, 2006) (June 19, 2006) When Advantage Consulting calls, respond by making a pledge to the 2006 Every Member Campaign!
Michigan Bill Would Require Foundations to Give Locally
(June 19, 2006) (June 19, 2006) Recently introduced legislation in the Michigan House of Representatives would require foundations incorporated in the state to give half of their annual grants to Michigan charities unless broader national or international activity is explicitly permitted by the organization’s articles of incorporation.
AFP Consolidated Statements of Financial Position
(June 5, 2006) AFP Consolidated Statements of Financial Position
AFP Foundation for Philanthropy – Canada Financial Information
(June 5, 2006) AFP Foundation for Philanthropy – Canada Financial Information
Foundation Donors
(June 5, 2006) Foundation Donors
Foundation for Philanthropy Leadership Donors
(June 5, 2006) Foundation for Philanthropy Leadership Donors
Foundation for Philanthropy – Canada Leadership Donors
(June 5, 2006) Foundation for Philanthropy – Canada Leadership Donors
Message from the AFP Foundation for Philanthropy President and Chair and 2005 AFP Foundation for Philanthropy Officers and Directors
(June 5, 2006) Message from the AFP Foundation for Philanthropy President and Chair and 2005 AFP Foundation for Philanthropy Officers and Directors
Message from the AFP Foundation for Philanthropy – Canada Chair and 2005 AFP Foundation for Philanthropy – Canada Officers and Directors
(June 5, 2006) Message from the AFP Foundation for Philanthropy – Canada Chair and 2005 AFP Foundation for Philanthropy – Canada Officers and Directors
Eighteen Charter Members Inducted Into Canadian Leadership Society
(May 30, 2006) (May 30, 2006) The Canadian Leadership Society, created to recognize long-term supporters of AFP and the AFP Foundation for Philanthropy – Canada and offer them opportunities to stay involved in foundation leaders, has welcomed its first 18 charter members.
Foundation Releases First Semi-Annual Newsletter
(May 30, 2006) (May 30, 2006) AFP Foundation for Philanthropy has released its first newsletter, The Steward. Published semi-annually, The Steward focuses on projects that the foundation helps to fund, as well as the donors that make those projects happen.
Foundation, Univision Marketing Working Together on Every Member Campaign
(May 29, 2006) (May 30, 2006) The AFP Foundation for Philanthropy - Canada has announced it is partnering with Univision Marketing Group on the 2006 Every Member Campaign (EMC) telemarketing campaign.
The Steward, Volume 1, Spring 2006
(May 22, 2006) The Steward, Volume 1, Spring 2006
Leadership Society Honors Association and Foundation Supporters
(May 15, 2006) (May 15, 2006) Sixty-four leaders in fundraising have become charter members of the Leadership Society, which recognizes long-term supporters of the profession and offers them opportunities to stay involved in association and foundation activities.
Campbell & Company, AFP Foundation Continue Awards Partnership
(April 10, 2006) (April 10, 2006) The AFP Foundation for Philanthropy is pleased to announce that it has entered into a new five-year agreement with Campbell and Company to continue the firm's sponsorship of the Awards for Excellence in Fundraising.
AFP Foundation Supports Ethics Workshop, Think Tank
(March 12, 2006) (March 13, 2006) Scores of AFP members attended the AFP Ethics Workshop, held in San Francisco on March 9 and made possible through a grant from the AFP Foundation for Philanthropy through the Patricia F. Lewis Ethics Endowment Fund.
High School Student Wins Philanthropy Award for Teaching English to Students in India
(February 6, 2006)
(Feb. 6, 2006) Vasanth Kuppuswamy, currently a 16-year-old in the tenth grade at Academic Magnet High School in Charleston, S.C., will be awarded the 2006 William R. Simms Award for Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy, Ages 5-17, by the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) during the AFP International Conference on Fundraising in April.
2006 AFP Foundation for Philanthropy board of directors
(February 5, 2006) Donald W. Taylor, CFRE, Chair of the AFP Foundation for Philanthropy board of directors, heads a talented, experienced, and diverse group of leaders who will guide the Foundation in 2006.
Joining Alpha Society Makes It Easy to Give to the AFP Foundation
(February 5, 2006) AFP members have the option to give to the AFP Foundation for Philanthropy through a monthly giving program using electronic funds transfer: the Alpha Society.
2005
We Need to Hear from You!(December 18, 2005) (Dec. 19, 2005) In an attempt to reach every AFP member, AFP Foundation for Philanthropy has partnered with EU Services of Rockville, Md., to send a year-end Every Member Campaign (EMC) appeal to nearly 18,000 donors.
Foundations Select Leadership for 2006
(October 24, 2005) (Oct. 24, 2005) The AFP Foundation for Philanthropy and the AFP Foundation for Philanthropy - Canada have selected their leaders for 2006.
Annual Fund Going Strong, Nearing Goal
(October 17, 2005) (Oct. 17, 2005) If you haven't given yet to the AFP Foundation for Philanthropy's Annual Fund Campaign, there's still time to join your colleagues in supporting the profession.
Pledge Rate Up as Advantage Leads AFP Every Member Campaign
(August 22, 2005) (Aug. 22, 2005) The AFP Every Member Campaign (EMC), coordinated through Fairfield, N.J.-based Advantage Fund-Raising Consulting, has seen its average pledge rate increase to 52 percent this year.
Eleven Chapters Receive Funding Allocations from AFP Canada Foundation
(June 19, 2005) (June 20, 2005) The AFP Foundation for Philanthropy-Canada is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2004 Every Member Campaign (EMC) Chapter Partnership Grants.
AFP Foundation Issues $116,000 in 2004 EMC Chapter Partnership Grants
(May 31, 2005) (May 31, 2005) The AFP Foundation for Philanthropy is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2004 Every Member Campaign (EMC) Chapter Partnership Grants.
Biography: The Hon. Terry M. Mercer, CFRE, Chair, AFP Foundation for Philanthropy - Canada
(January 28, 2005) Meet The Hon. Terry M. Mercer, CFRE and chair of the AFP Foundation for Philanthropy - Canada.
AFP Foundation Staff Campaign Reaches Goal!
(January 17, 2005) (Jan. 18, 2005) Members are not the only ones who support the AFP Foundation for Philanthropy. Each year, AFP staff runs its own campaign and once again made its goal for 2004.
2004
2003 Leadership Donors(December 15, 2004) 2003 Leadership Donors.
Chapter Treasury Campaign Donors
(December 15, 2004) Chapter Treasury Campaign Donors.
Chapters with 100 Percent Chapter Board Participation
(December 15, 2004) Chapters with 100 Percent Chapter Board Participation.
Donor Recognition
(December 15, 2004) The Foundation would like to thank the members and supporters that contribute to the programs that advance the fundraising profession and philanthropy.
AFP Foundation for Philanthropy: 2004 Annual Fund Case for Support
(July 8, 2004) The mission of the AFP Foundation for Philanthropy is to enhance philanthropy and volunteerism through programs of education, research and service that benefit those that lead, serve and support nonprofit institutions.
AFP Foundation Issues 2003 EMC Chapter Partnership Grants
(April 19, 2004) (April 19, 2004) The AFP Foundation for Philanthropy is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2003 Every Member Campaign Chapter Partnership Grants.
AFP Foundation for Philanthropy: 2006 Chapter Treasury Campaign
(April 12, 2004) AFP Chapters, through the Chapter Treasury campaign, provide funding for AFP's important programs and services for our members. Find a downloadable pledge form and information about the 2006 campaign here.
2003
Pierpont Family Recognized by AFP Foundation(October 27, 2003) (Oct. 27, 2003) - Longtime AFP member Bob Pierpont, CFRE, and his wife Marion were honored at the AFP Delegate Assembly in Chicago over the weekend as the first donors to give a planned gift to the AFP Foundation.
New Donors and Freeman Match Give Boost to Every Member Campaign
(October 20, 2003) (Oct. 20, 2003) - Thanks to strong support from new donors through the Advantage calling program, the AFP Foundation for Philanthropy's 2003 Every Member Campaign (EMC) will receive a challenge gift of $10,000.
Chapters Get into Giving Spirit with Pledges to AFP Foundation
(September 29, 2003) (Sept. 29, 2003) - Eighty-two chapters have already pledged support to the 2003 Chapter Treasury Campaign (CTC) - and more than half of these are first-time gifts or gifts that are at least 10 percent more than last year's gift.
Chapter Boards Show Their Support to Every Member Campaign
(July 11, 2003) (July 11, 2003) -Dozens of AFP chapter leaders have committed to advancing the fundraising profession by supporting the AFP Foundation for Philanthropy's 2003 Every Member Campaign. You too can strengthen the profession by donating to the campaign through the AFP website.
Biography: Maretta Emery, CA, CFRE, BA, Chair, AFP Foundation for Philanthropy - Canada
(May 16, 2003) Meet Maretta Emery, CA, CFRE, BA, chair of the AFP Foundation for Philanthropy - Canada, who is the director of finance and gift planning of The Winnipeg Foundation in Winnipeg.
Contact the AFP Foundation for Philanthropy - Canada
(May 16, 2003) Your feedback is an important part of our efforts to serve you and the profession of fundraising. Contact the AFP Foundation for Philanthropy - Canada in person, or through this website.
How Your Annual Fund Gifts Are Used - AFP Foundation for Philanthropy - Canada
(May 16, 2003) Learn more about how the AFP Canadian Foundation uses your Annual Fund gifts to further philanthropy.
Biography: William B. Hanrahan, Chair, AFP Foundation for Philanthropy
(February 6, 2003) Meet Bill Hanrahan, chair of the AFP Foundation for Philanthropy, who is the President and CEO of Community Counselling Service Co., Inc. in New York.
Successful AFP/Advantage partnership benefits foundations
(January 31, 2003) WASHINGTON (AFP eWire - Jan. 31, 2003) - In 2002, the AFP Foundation for Philanthropy partnered with Advantage Consulting, Fairfield, N.J., to assist in the administration, education and cultivation of the largest component of the Annual Fund, the Every Member Campaign (EMC). The deadline to receive payments towards the 2002 EMC was extended to Feb. 15, 2003.
2002
AFP Foundation for Philanthropy 2002 Committees(June 10, 2002) AFP's Foundation for Philanthropy committee members for 2002.
2002 AFP Foundation for Philanthropy Board of Directors
(February 28, 2002) The 2002 leadership of the AFP Foundation for Philanthropy is listed here.
Foundation forges partnership with Advantage Fund-Raising Consulting
(February 27, 2002) (March 2002) - The AFP Foundation for Philanthropy is pleased to announce a partnership with Advantage Fund-Raising Consulting of Fairfield, N.J., who will help direct and implement the Foundation's annual fund program.
2001
About AFP-Canada(May 1, 2001) AFP's Canadian office is located in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, and supports over 2,700 Canadian members and 16 Canadian chapters.
Your feedback: AFP Foundation for Philanthropy
(March 3, 2001) Your feedback is an important part of our efforts to serve you and the profession of fundraising. Contact the AFP Foundation for Philanthropy in person, or through this website.
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