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CHAPTER PRESIDENTS CALL
February 7, 2012
WELCOME!
Today’s goal is to provide an overview of the
resources chapter presidents need to lead
their chapters effectively and confidently
AGENDA• OVERVIEW OF AFP
• CHAPTERS AND IHQ - WORKING TOGETHER
• CHAPTERS: MISSION CRITICAL
• RESOURCES
PART I – OVERVIEW OF AFP
AFP’s MISSION
The 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.
Strategic Plan
AFP’s 2011-2013 Strategic Plan can be found online under the “About AFP” tab.
Strategic Plan Goals1. AFP will develop skilled, knowledgeable and ethical professionals worldwide.
2. AFP will advance effective, ethical and accountable fundraising standards as an essential component of global philanthropy.
3. AFP will aggressively promote and defend public policy that encourages philanthropy, supporting principles important to AFP and the fundraising profession.
4. AFP will deliver optimal value to members.
5. AFP, a community of inclusion, will seek, embrace and engage diverse individuals, groups and organizations with a broad representation of experiences, perspectives, thoughts and cultures within the fundraising profession.
6. AFP will provide strong leadership in promoting and supporting the fundraising community worldwide.
7. AFP will engage young professionals and youth exploring philanthropy and building their fundraising careers.
•Economic Toolkit: A Survival Kit for Fundraising in a Bad Economy
•Ready Reference Guides
•Information Exchange
•Online Resource Center
•Electronic Advancing Philanthropy
•New Website
•Chapter activities
•Programming changes
•Networking
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
AFP Membership Growth
5,400
16,049
24,42926,348
30,47728,266 28,066 28,935
0
5,000
10,000
15,000
20,000
25,000
30,000
35,000
1985 1995 2000 2005 2008 2009 2010 2011
AFP 2012 Budgeted Revenue
AFP OPERATIONS
• Membership Services Division
• Professional Advancement Division
• External Relations Division
• Finance Committee
• AFP Foundations for Philanthropy
CHAPTER PRESIDENTS’ COUNCIL (CPC)
• Composition – All Chapter Presidents– Ex-officio non-voting representatives
• Selects members of the Committee on Directorship (COD)
• Elects a representative to the AFPBoard
• Forum for networking, feedback, dialogue and identification of issues
COMMITTEE ON DIRECTORSHIP (COD)
• Composition of COD– 1 member elected from each of 12 districts – 6 appointees or ex-officio members
• Role of COD– Evaluates all nominees for the AFPBoard– Creates slate of Directors to be elected by the
members
AFP INTERNATIONAL Board of Directors
• 12 District members
• 8 At-large members
• 9 Officers
• 2 Chair appointees
• 1 At-large member chosen by CPC
• 3 Ex-officio members
DISTRICTS
• 12 Districts (worldwide)
• Ensure geographic representation on AFPBoard
YOUR CHAPTER’S ROLE
• Link to your chapter members
• Ambassador to your community
• Interface with AFPInternational
YOUR CHAPTER’S ORGANIZATION
• Bylaws• Executive Committee• Nominating 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: – AFPPresident & CEO – AFPInternational Board member– AFPSenior 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
• 10-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– Chapters Tab
• Chapter Leaders Network (Ideas that Work)
• PrintQ
Ideas that Workhttp://sharepoint.afpnet.org/sites/afpcln/ideas/default.aspx
Chapter Services Directors
Western US, PA, NC, SC Larry Hostetler – (916) 544-2024, [email protected]
Central US, GA and FLVal Lay – (614) 266-9918, [email protected]
CT, MA, NH, NY, RI, Canada, AsiaLori Gusdorf – (703) 519-8449, [email protected]
DC, DE, MD, NJ, VATaryn Gold – (703) 519-8452, [email protected]
CanadaCynthia Quigley – (416) 941-9212, [email protected]
MexicoRose Sandoval – (52) 55 3626 1592, [email protected]
Upcoming Dates
• CPC and Chapter Grouping Meetings – Sunday, April 1 at 8:00 and 10:30 am
• Leadership Academy October 18- 20– Houston, Texas
QUESTIONS???
THANK YOU FOR ALL YOU DO FOR AFP!!
