Welcome to the AFP Alaska Chapter Website!
AFP Alaska Chapter is committed to supporting development professionals throughout the state of Alaska and we hope our website helps to do this. Statewide, we have over 100 active AFP members, who serve as development directors, fundraising consultants, grant writers, volunteer fundraisers, foundation executives, and other individuals dedicated to fundraising and philanthropy.
As we work to better serve you, keep an eye on this website for continued services and information!
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Apr 6 - Director of Development
Working collaboratively with the President and the Advancement team, the Director of Development is responsible for managing the fundraising activities of the University and the Alaska Pacific University (APU) Foundation including the Annual Fund, major and planned gift solicitation, prospect research, gifts in-kind, and donor stewardship. ... more >
Mar 9 - Advancement Director
Under general supervision of the Museum Director/CEO, this position is responsible for the successful planning, development, and implementation of the activities of the Advancement department, including development, membership, and fundraising events and activities. Performs fundraising activities in accordance with the ethics governed by the Association of Fundraising Professionals. Works with the Marketing and Public Relations Director to market and promote museum membership, annual giving, special events and sponsorships. As part of the Museum management team, participates in institutional policy setting, program implementation, fiscal oversight and program evaluation, as well as being responsible for creating and maintaining a positive atmosphere of co-operation, collaboration and teamwork. Works closely with the Museum Director on Museum Board of Directors development activities and events.
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May 15 - Setting Yourself Up for Social Media Success
(May 15, 2012) It seems like everyone is looking for the key to social media success and, consequently, the key to translating that into fundraising success. Many of those keys lie in the ability to build a community that will work with you—and for you. ... more >
May 15 - Chapter Boards Lead by Example in Achieving 100 Percent Chapter Board Participation
Thirty-three AFP chapters have led by example and achieved 100 percent board participation in the 2012 Every Member Campaign (EMC). These chapter boards serve as motivation and inspiration to chapter members to make their gifts to the EMC. ... more >
May 8 - Majority of Fundraisers See Salary Increases, While Average Salary Flattens
More than half of respondents to AFP’s Compensation and Benefits Study reported salary increases in 2011, even as the average salary for fundraisers remained about the same. ... more >
May 4 - 2012 AFP Compensation & Benefits Report
AFP's Compensation & Benefits Study provides valuable data on the characteristics of individual fundraisers – backgrounds, experience, and responsibilities – and paints a picture of the current state of the profession. ... more >
May 1 - Creating Volunteer Opportunities—The New Role of Fundraisers
(May 1, 2012) Think your organization’s volunteers and its development office are two separate worlds? Think again, says Emily Davis, author of Fundraising and the Next Generation, new from the AFP Fund Development Series. ... more >
May 17, 2012 -
Luncheon: Ethics
May 22, 2012 -
Audio-Conference (Fairbanks only): Fundraising from Canada
June 6, 2012 -
Audio-Conference (Fairbanks only): Big Gifts for Small Shops
June 21, 2012 -
Audio-Conference: The Feasibility Study…Start to Finish
June 21, 2012 -
Luncheon: Visit with the President
