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About the Association of Fundraising Professionals

The mission of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) 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.

The Association of Fundraising Professionals, Central PA Chapter, will be the professional development resource for fundraisers and the broader community, valued as central Pennsylvania’s leading champion of philanthropy.

AFP Annual Conference

The annual AFP Central PA Chapter conference is held in the fall of each year and offers a variety of educational workshops, vendor exhibits, networking opportunities, and more.

This year’s conference will be held Friday, October 15, at the Sheraton Harrisburg-Hershey. The following sponsorship opportunities are currently available.

Grand Conference Sponsor ($1,500) includes: exhibit booth with preferred location; inclusion in the conference brochure mailing; prominent listing in the conference program; introduction by chapter leadership at the conference opening; two minutes to address the conference participants at the opening of the conference; signage by the registration table (provided by you); placement of literature at the opening of the conference; acknowledgment on our chapter Web site; and complimentary lunch for two at the conference.

President’s Lunch Sponsor ($1,000) includes: exhibit booth with preferred location; listing in conference program; introduction by chapter leadership during lunch; signage by the lunch entrance (provided by you); acknowledgment on our chapter Web site; complimentary lunch for two at the conference; and two minutes to address the luncheon attendees.

Breakfast Sponsor ($750) includes: an exhibit booth; listing in the conference program; acknowledgment by chapter leadership at the opening of the conference; signage by the breakfast table (provided by you); acknowledgment on our chapter Web site; and complimentary lunch for two at the conference.

Marketplace Vendor ($200 before August 1; $250 after August 1) includes: one 8 ft. x 24 in. table; listing in conference program; acknowledgment on our chapter Web site; and complimentary lunch for one at the conference

 

National Philanthropy Day®

National Philanthropy Day® is a special day nationally celebrated in November to recognize the contributions of philanthropy – and those people active in philanthropy – to the enrichment of our community and our world. The Central PA Chapter of AFP organizes the region’s premier National Philanthropy Day® event, which last year attracted more than 200 attendees to an awards banquet. Six award recipients were honored in the following categories: Youth of the Year, Foundation of the Year, Corporation of the Year, Fundraising Professional of the Year, Volunteer Fundraiser of the Year, and Philanthropist of the Year.

This year’s award banquet will be held Monday, November 15, at the Sheraton Harrisburg-Hershey.

The following sponsorship opportunities are currently available and include: acknowledgment on all printed pieces (event invitation, and four-color program) and in all press releases; recognition during the event remarks; acknowledgment on both the AFP Central PA Chapter Web site and the AFP International Web site; and complimentary banquet tickets.

Overall Event Sponsor ($2,500*) also includes: a full-page ad in the printed program; a display table at the banquet; a sign/banner displayed in the banquet area; and the opportunity to make remarks from the podium during the event.

Reception Sponsor ($1,000*) also includes: a full-page ad in the printed program; a display table at the banquet; a sign/banner displayed in the banquet area; and the opportunity to make remarks during the reception prior to the banquet.

Award Sponsor (6 available at $500* each) also includes: a one-quarter page ad in the printed program; and the opportunity to escort the award winner to the podium to accept the award.

Printing Sponsor ($1,000*)

Media Sponsor – The media sponsor (magazine or television station) will provide a red carpet experience for guests with an event photographer at entrance.  The media sponsor is expected to promote the event before and after and provide all photos (electronically) for AFP use.  In return AFP will provide a full-page ad in the program, a sign or banner in the banquet area and acknowledgement on all printed pieces.

*Opportunities exist for multi-year sponsorships for which contribution levels would be negotiated based on the number of years committed, i.e., two-year commitment as Overall Event Sponsor - $4,500.

 

AFP Sponsorship Response Form

Please select the AFP Central PA event(s) you would like to sponsor for 2010. We thank you for your continued support!

Monthly Chapter Meeting Sponsor - $300/month

Benefits include: 8”x10” placard provided by you, placed at registration table; literature placement and/or mementos at the registration table and luncheon tables; acknowledgment by chapter leadership during the meeting; two minute opportunity to speak to the group about your services; complimentary lunch for one.

r January 2010    r April 2010  r September 2010

r February 2010  r May 2010  r December 2010

r March 2010       r June 2010

Annual Conference Sponsor –October 15, 2010

r Grand Conference Sponsor - $1,500

r President’s Lunch Sponsor - $1,000

r Breakfast Sponsor - $750

r Marketplace Vendor (before 8/1) - $200

r Marketplace Vendor (after 8/1) - $250

National Philanthropy Day® Sponsor – Nov 15, 2010

r Overall Event Sponsor - $2,500 or $4,500

r Reception Sponsor - $1,000

r Award Sponsor - $500

r Youth of the Year       
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Fundraising Professional of the Year

r Foundation of the Year 
r Volunteer Fundraiser of the Year

r Corporation of the Year 
r Philanthropist of the Year

  r Printing Sponsor - $1,000

Sponsor two events and save $100!

r Monthly Chapter Meeting
           and Annual Conference

r Monthly Chapter Meeting
            and National Philanthropy Day®

Total amount enclosed: $________ 
                         Check #________

Please send invoice to following address:

Name_______________________________________

Title
_________________________________________

Organization__________________________________

Address____________________________________
___________________________________________

Phone ______________  E-mail________________

AFP, Central PA Chapter
P.O. Box 8961 
?  Lancaster, PA 17604-8961
Tel 717.940.5345 
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E-mail afpcentralpa@comcast.net

 

     


 

 

 
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