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 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.

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

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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

AFP PrintQwww.afpprintq.com

Chapter Services DirectorsWestern US, PA, NC, SC

Larry Hostetler – (916) 544-2024, lhostetler@afpnet.orgCentral US, GA and FL

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

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

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

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

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

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!!