2012 CHAPTER ADMINISTRATORS’ CALL

February 14, 2012

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

• www.afpnet.org

Member Resources

New Membership Categories

AFP Membership Growth

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16,049

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Processing & Reimbursements

• Payments processed within 5 – 10 business days

• Chapter Reimbursements disbursed monthly• Any Problems, please contact IHQ

AFP 2012 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

• Ideas That Work

• AFP PrintQ – www.afpprintq.com

Address Changes

Ideas that Workhttp://sharepoint.afpnet.org/sites/afpcln/ideas/default.aspx

AFP PrintQwww.afpprintq.com

PrintQ Resources – No ChargePick & Pack

1. Top Ten Reasons to Join/Case for Your Org to Support

2. Code of Ethics/Donor Bill of Rights

3. Invitation to Join (3 fold color membership brochure)

4. Customized membership invitation

Chapter Customized Logos1. Chapter Logo

2. 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 – (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

49th Annual International Conference on Fundraising, April 1-3, 2012 in Vancouver, British Columbia•Chapter Presidents’ Council Meeting - Sunday, April 1 at 8:00 a.m.•Like-sized Chapter Grouping Meetings - Sunday, April 1 at 10:15 a.m.•Chapter Board Workshop - Tuesday, April 3– Wednesday, April 4

2012 Leadership Academy, Oct. 18-20, 2012 in Houston, Texas•Chapter Administrator Meeting – Thursday, October 18

QUESTIONS???

THANK YOU FOR ALL YOU DO FOR AFP!!

General inquiries – Chapter.Services@afpnet.org

Lori Gusdorf – VP Membership & Chapter Services

lgusdorf@afpnet.org

Taryn Gold – Director, Chapter Administration

tgold@afpnet.org

Margie Bennett – Manager, Chapter Services

mbennett@afpnet.org

Heba Mahmoud – Chapter Services Specialist

hmahmoud@afpnet.org