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AFP Central
PA Chapter is an active organization and experiences great
member support and commitment. Members participate
in many capacities sharing their talents and developing new
skills through interactions with other members working on
various committees.
If you are not a member of
AFP but wish to join, please click
HERE.
Our Mission:
The Central PA Chapter is committed to
advancing philanthropy through education, training and
advocacy.
Our Vision: The Association of Fundraising
Professionals - Central Pennsylvania Chapter - will be the
professional development resource for fundraisers and the
broader community, valued as Central Pennsylvania's leading
champion of philanthropy.
AFP Central PA Committees:
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Ways and Means |
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Secure sponsorships for the monthly
meetings and the annual conference.
Both entail relationship building for
the purpose of furthering the mission of
AFP, with the end result of enhancing
our professional development.
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Certification |
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Mentors
candidates preparing for the CFRE exam
and encourages chapter members to seek
certification. The committee is
chaired by Tom Stone, Ph.D., CFRE and
co-chaired by Renee Dietrich, CFRE.
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Conference |
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Responsible for all aspects of planning
and implementation of the annual
conference. The committee meets
approximately once per month.
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Diversity &
Ethics Committee |
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promote diversity and inclusiveness of all
types with in the Chapter including,
geographic, economic, cultural and racial as
a way
to strengthen the Chapter and the profession
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promote the discussion of ethical issues and
provide opportunities for ethics education within the Chapter as a
way to strengthen the Chapter and the profession.
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National
Philanthropy Day |
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National Philanthropy Day is a
special day set aside to recognize
the great contributions of
philanthropy, and those active in
the philanthropic community, to the
enrichment of the world. Celebrated
in more than 100 communities across
North America, National Philanthropy
Day provides an opportunity to
reflect on the meaning of giving and
all that giving has made possible.
This committee is charged with
selecting local awardees in multiple
philanthropic categories, and
organizing all aspects of the
chapter's special National
Philanthropy Day event, held in
November each year.
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Membership |
- Increase
membership in the Central Pennsylvania
Chapter by 10%. Receive bonus ($20)
awarded for every additional new member
as stated in
the AFP Chapter Incentives Program.
Achieve
at least one Chapter Growth and Retention
Award (as detailed in the Chapter Incentives
Program) for Central Pennsylvania Chapter to
be awarded at the 2007 International
Conference.
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Scholarships |
- The Chapter is pleased to provide scholarships for education and professional
development. Scholarships are available for Central PA
Chapter members to offset the cost associated with the
local and/or international conference.
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Senior
Professionals |
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Senior Professional Committee plans programs
of interest for our chapter's senior
members; and on behalf of AFP, the committee
secures presenters for seminars on
fundraising topics for agencies and
associations. The committee is
chaired Tom
Stone, Ph.D., CFRE and Renee Dietrich, CFRE.
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Legislative |
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Educational
Programs |
The
Educational Programs Committee provides
regularly scheduled meetings of the general
membership with speakers and time allotted
for, but not limited to, education,
professional development, chapter business,
and membership dialogue.
Specifically, the chair/co-chairs:
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Establish and maintain a diverse committee
of no less than two additional members.
During the selection process, the
chair/co-chairs acquaint potential committee
members with the general duties and
responsibilities.
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Coordinate activities for the monthly
luncheon meetings. The topics are determined
in accordance with the membership survey and
in collaboration with the general
membership.
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Arrange for introductory material on
speakers and honorarium for presentation to
speakers.
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Coordinate with the chapter administrator to
promote events, i.e., program descriptions
for e-mail blasts to membership.
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Coordinate with the chapter administrator to
secure speaker’s AV equipment needs with
meeting facility.
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Attend and report committee updates at
bimonthly board meetings.
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Maintain program records, which include
program descriptions and evaluation
summaries.
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Transfer to successor all records upon
resignation of office.
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10 Star Chapter
Award |
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Gather information required and submit
award form to National before the
deadline.
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DATES TO REMEMBER
9/10/2008
Monthly membership meeting
Details coming soon.....
SPONSOR: ALLSTATE FINANCIAL
10/3/2008
Annual Conference
Successful
Fundraisers:
From Good to Great
Keynote
Speaker:
Roberta Healey,
MBA, ACFRE
Farr Healy Consulting LLC
11/17/2008
National Philanthropy Day®
Awards Banquet
Event Sponsor
Capital Blue Cross
Award
Sponsors
*Good Samaritan Health System
Foundation
*Pinnacle Health
System
*Memorial Hospital
12/10/2008
Monthly
membership meeting
Details coming soon....
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The Central Pennsylvania
Chapter is thrilled to offer some new learning
opportunities to you through our partnership with
the Nonprofit Resource Network at Millersville
University.
Questions?
Contact Anne Gingerich
at 717-871-2178
anne.gingerich@millersville.edu
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New job?
Don't forget to notify the
chapter administrator
AND
the national site
with your new contact info.
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If you are not a member of
AFP but wish to join, please click
HERE.
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CHECK OUT THIS MEMBER'S ONLY BENEFIT....CAREER PLANNER
About the AFP Career Planner
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Why do members love their local
AFP chapter?
1. Networking
2. Educational programs
3. Annual Conference
4. Leadership opportunities
5. National Philanthropy Day
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SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION
The
Association of Fundraising Professionals, Central PA
Chapter, is pleased to provide scholarships for
educational and professional development. Scholarships
are available for Central PA Chapter members to offset
the cost associated with the local and/or international
conference(s).
Have questions about the scholarship program or want to
join the committee? Please contact Scholarship Committee
Chair, Ann Moffitt, ACFRE.
(717) 232-7509, Ext. 133
amoffitt@keystonehumanservices.org
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