2011 CHAPTER ADMINISTRATORS’ CALL

February 16, 2011

WELCOME!

Today’s goal is to provide an overview of the

resources chapters need to meet member

needs effectively and confidently

AGENDA• OVERVIEW OF AFP

• CHAPTERS AND IHQ - WORKING TOGETHER

• CHAPTERS: MISSION CRITICAL

• RESOURCES

PART I – OVERVIEW OF AFP

AFP’s MISSIONThe Association of Fundraising Professionals, an association of professionals throughout the world, advances philanthropy by enabling people and organizations to practice ethical and effective fundraising. The core activities through which AFP fulfills this mission include education, training, mentoring, research, credentialing, and advocacy.

AFP’s VISION

Fundraising is viewed as a credible and respected profession for civic betterment throughout the world.

• Economic Toolkit: A Survival Kit for Fundraising in Challenging Times

• Downloadable Ready Reference Guides

• Information Exchange

• Online Resource Center

• Electronic Advancing Philanthropy

• New Website – www.afpnet.org

Member Resources

AFP Members

Chapters

Chapter President’s Council

AFP Board of DirectorsExecutive

Committee

External Relations Division

MembershipServices Division

ProfessionalAdvancement

Division

AFPFoundation for Philanthropy

Awards CommitteeUS Govt. Reltns Cmte

Communications & Marketing CommitteeCanadian Govt Reltns

Cmte.PAC Board

Diversity CommitteeMember/Chp Svcs CmteNext Generation Cmte.International Dev Cmte

Canadian Council

Curriculum Dev Publishing Advisory Conf Educ Advisory ACFRE Marketing Research Council

Canada Fdn Board US Fdn Board

Development CmteFin & Invest Cmte

Cmte On Directorship

Committee on DirectorshipFinance & Human Resources

CommitteeStrategic Planning Oversight

CommitteeEthics Committee

ACFRE BoardIndustry Partners Committee

Audit Committee Budget Committee

Organization Chart

MEMBERSHIP

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Current Membership Stats• As of December 31, 2010

– 28,066 members around the world – 7,339 new members in 2010– 72% retention rate

• More than 600 new member applications per month

• More than 2,000 total membership payments per month

Current Membership Stats• Payments processed within 5 – 10 business

days

• Chapter reimbursements disbursed monthly

• Any problems, please contact Membership Services at IHQ

2011 AFP Budgeted Revenue

AFP OPERATIONS

• Membership Services Division• Professional Advancement Division• External Relations Division• Finance Committee• AFP Foundations for Philanthropy

YOUR CHAPTER’S ROLE• Link to your chapter members

• Ambassador to your community

• Interface with AFP International

YOUR CHAPTER’S ORGANIZATION

• Bylaws• Executive Committee• Board• Committee structure

CHAPTER OPERATIONS

• Membership• Education• Governance• Resource Development• Communications & Public Relations• Outreach

PART II – WORKING TOGETHER

HOW DO WE WORK TOGETHER?

COMMUNICATE!

• Monthly Chapter Presidents’ Newsletter

• Direct communication with Chapter Committee Chairs

• Chapter Services Directors

MAKING CHANGE• Share your idea:

– AFP President & CEO – AFP International Board member– AFP Senior Staff member– Chapter Services Director

• Idea goes to Division/Cmte/Task Force/Staff

• Recommendation (or not) to Board/Staff

• Board/Staff approves/amends/disapproves

• Staff implements

PART III – CHAPTERS: MISSION CRITICAL

MISSION CRITICAL• What you MUST do to ensure your Chapter

remains in compliance

• What you MIGHT do to promote and advance your Chapter

• What you CANNOT do as a Chapter

MISSION CRITICAL MUST DOs

• Accord• By-laws & Policies• CPC / COD • Chapter Visits

MISSION CRITICALMIGHT DOs

• Ten Star Award • Web Resources• Friends of Diversity Designation • International involvement

MISSION CRITICALCANNOT DOs

• Membership Categories

• Ethics Review

PART IV - RESOURCES

RESOURCES YOU WILL USE• AFP Website – Chapter Resources Guide

• Chapter Administrator Network (CAN site)

• Information Central

• AFP PrintQ – www.afpprintq.com

Chapter Administrators’ Network

Chapter Leaders’ Network

AFP Info Central

AFP PrintQ – www.afpprintq.com

PrintQ Resources – No ChargePick & Pack

1. Top Ten Reasons to Join/Case for Your Org to Support2. Code of Ethics/Donor Bill of Rights3. Invitation to Join (3 fold color membership brochure)4. Customized membership invitation

Chapter Customized Logos1. Chapter Logo2. Ten Star Award Logo (if applicable)3. Friends of Diversity Logo (if applicable)

Available Services• Chapter Resources Guide (afpnet.org)• Chapter Administrators’ Network• Chapter Presidents’ Newsletters• Chapter Services Directors• Chapter Visits • Leadership Call Series • Chapter Board Workshops• Chapter Administrator’s Meeting

Additional Services Available

•Event Registration Functionality - Cvent

•Conference Call and Webinar Services - Peach New Media

http://www.afpnet.org/Audiences/ChapterNewsDetail.cfm?ItemNumber=2436

Chapter Services DirectorsWestern US, PA, NC, SC

Larry Hostetler – INSERT PHONE lhostetler@afpnet.orgCentral US, GA and FL

Val Lay – (614) 266-9918, vlay@afpnet.org CT, MA, NH, NY, RI, Canada

Lori Gusdorf – (703) 519-8449, lgusdorf@afpnet.org DC, DE, MD, NJ, VA

Taryn Gold – (703) 519-8452, cwemette@afpnet.org Canada

Cynthia Quigley – (416) 941-9212,   cquigley@afptoronto.orgMexico

Rose Sandoval – (52) 55 3626 1592, rsandoval@afpnet.orgAsia

Andrew Watt, FlnstF – (703) 519-8451, awatt@afpnet.org

Upcoming Dates 48th Annual International Conference on Fundraising, Mar. 20-22, 2011 in Chicago,IL•Chapter Presidents’ Council Meeting - Sunday, Mar. 20 at 8:00 a.m.•Like-sized Chapter Grouping Meetings - Sunday, Mar. 20 at 10:15 a.m.•Chapter Board Workshop - Tuesday, Mar. 22 – Wednesday, Mar. 23

2011 Leadership Academy, Oct. 13-15, 2011 in Montreal, Canada•Chapter Administrator Meeting – Thursday, Oct. 13

QUESTIONS???

THANK YOU FOR ALL YOU DO FOR AFP!!

General inquiries – Chapter.Services@afpnet.org

Lori Gusdorf – VP Membership & Chapter Serviceslgusdorf@afpnet.org

Taryn Gold – Director, Chapter Administrationtgold@afpnet.org

Margie Bennett – Manager, Chapter Servicesmbennett@afpnet.org