The AFP Foundation for Philanthropy is pleased to open up the application process for the scholarship fund for members of diverse communities to attend the AFP International Conference on Fundraising.  

This fund is broken out into three categories:

• African American

• Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual/Transgender (GLBT)

• General Diversity Fund

As each AFP Diverse Community reaches 100 members, a separate category will be added. 

During AFP’s Diversity Scholarship Campaign, which ended on August 31, 2014, AFP raised funding for fifteen (15) diversity scholarships for the 2015 Conference, as follows:  Ten (10) General Diversity Scholarships (available to fundraising professionals from any currently identified AFP diverse community; African America, Asian, Faith-based, GLBT, Hispanic, Jewish, or Rural), Two (2) African American Scholarship and Three (3) GLBT Scholarships. 

This means that AFP is able to offer $1,500 scholarships ($595 conference fee + $905 for travel expenses) for each of the currently identified AFP diverse communities. THANK YOU to everyone who contributed to the diversity scholarship campaign, for your generosity and for helping to ensure a successful launch of this new program.

AFP is now accepting applications for these diversity scholarships. Below is a link to the AFP Diversity Scholarship Application form, which resides in the Diversity section at www.afpnet.org. 

http://www.afpnet.org/Audiences/ChapterNewsDetail.cfm?ItemNumber=26231

Join ACF for the upcoming Family Business Forum during which Russ Jones, third-generation owner of an import and export transportation company, will discuss preparing the business to flourish in its fourth generation. Leslie Dashew, the chair of the Family Business Initiative for the Arizona Community Foundation's Pakis Center on Business Philanthropy, will also share her insights and expertise.

FAMILY BUSINESS EVOLUTION 

OVER FOUR GENERATIONS

“Growing Pains: 5 Predictable Organizational Challenges and What to Do About Them”

 Presenter: Dr. Susan Kenny Stevens 

October 29, 2014 @ 8:00 AM – NOON

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Fundraising can be overwhelming and sometimes daunting for the first-timer. Fundraising: The Nuts and Bolts, is designed to provide you with the framework for fundraising, along with the tools you need to be successful.  Brian Bonde, ACFRE, will share best practices of fundraising basics and answer fundamental questions you have about where to begin on a successful career. This seminar is designed specifically for individuals who are new to the fundraising profession.

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In honor of National Philanthropy Day, AFP is offering a $50 discount to new members joining in the Professional or Associate member categories by November 30th, 2014!

It's simple! Just complete the application form and deduct $50 from your total payment. Be sure to include the discount coupon along with your application. The discount may also be redeemed online by using discount code NPD2014.