CHAPTER PRESIDENTS CALL

February 6, 2013

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 – AFP OVERVIEW

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.

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 & Inclusion Committee

Member/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

AFP OPERATIONS

• Membership Services Division

• Professional Advancement Division

• External Relations Division

• Finance Committee

• AFP Foundation 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 and alternate elected for each of the

12 districts – 4 ex-officio members– 2 COD Chair appointees

• Role of COD– Evaluates all nominees for the AFP Board– Creates slate of District and At-large Directors to

be elected by the members

AFP International Board of Directors

• 12 District members

• 10 At-large members

• 10 Officers

• 2 Chair appointees

• 1 At-large member chosen by CPC

• 1 Ex-officio member

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

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

• 10 Star Gold Award

• Web Resources

• Friends of Diversity Designation

• International involvement

MISSION CRITICALCANNOT DOs

• Membership Categories

• Ethics Review

PART IV - RESOURCES

Chapter Services Directors

Western US, PA, NC, SC Larry Hostetler – (916) 544-2024, lhostetler@afpnet.org

Central US, GA and FLVal Lay – (614) 266-9918, vlay@afpnet.org

CT, MA, NH, NY, RI, Canada, AsiaLori Gusdorf – (703) 519-8449, lgusdorf@afpnet.org

DC, DE, MD, NJ, VATaryn Gold – (703) 519-8452, tgold@afpnet.org

CanadaCynthia Quigley – (416) 941-9212,   cquigley@afptoronto.org

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

Upcoming Dates

• CPC and Chapter Grouping Meetings – Sunday, April 7 at 8:00 and 10:30 am

• Leadership Academy October 3- 5– Pittsburgh, PA

The PowerPoint and recording will be posted on AFPnet and we will send you an

e-mail when it’s available.

QUESTIONS???

THANK YOU FOR ALL YOU DO FOR AFP!!