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!
Alaska Celebrates National Philanthropy Day
AFP Alaska Chapter hosted the annual Alaska Philanthropy Day Conference and Luncheon on November 18, 2011. Click here to find more details. Thank you everyone for your support!
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Jan 27 - Chapter Administrator
Currently, the AFP Alaska Chapter is seeking a part time Chapter Administrator. This is a 32 hours a month, contract position, with the possibility of more hours as needed. The Chapter Administrator will be responsible for administrating the day to day clerical operations of the chapter including arranging details and logistics for monthly luncheons, trainings and other events, managing mailing lists (email and snail mail), creating and sending out chapter communications, serving as the main contact for chapter communications, attending chapter events and other related administrative tasks. ... more >
Jan 26 - Part-time Development Coordinator
Kids These Days! (KTD) is a weekly, award-winning public affairs radio program airing throughout Alaska and online at a daily-updated website - KidsTheseDays.org. This radio program/website is a production of the non-profit, Content Producers Guild (CPG), an independent media production company.
KTD/CPG has an immediate need for a temporary, part-time (10 hours/week) Development Coordinator to research, identify, and develop relationships with potential funders and to assist in applying for funding for the program/website.
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Jan 26 - Development Officer
Hope Community Resources is currently seeking a Development Officer to add to the team of fundraising and marketing professionals who are passionate about supporting Alaskans who experience disabilities. ... more >
Jan 23 - Director of Agency Relations and Advocacy
Food Bank of Alaska is seeking Director of Agency Relations and Advocacy. This position is responsible for FBA’s government relationships, public policy advocacy, implementation of federal nutrition programs, and coordinating charitable food distribution efforts with the goal of increasing the nutrition available to hungry Alaskans. ... more >
Jan 3 - Director of Development & Communications
Director of Development & Communications ... more >
Jan 26 - How to give to the AFP Foundation for Philanthropy - Canada
The AFP Foundation for Philanthropy - Canada offers a range of convenient giving options. Select the option that's best for you! ... more >
Jan 24 - Making Online Giving Easier and More Fun
(Jan. 24, 2012) When someone clicks on your homepage “donate” button, is making a gift an inspiring journey or a chore? Here are some suggested best practices for engaging supporters online. ... more >
Jan 17 - Overall Giving Returns to Pre-Recession Levels, Study Finds
(Jan. 17, 2012) Total giving for the first 11 months of 2011 is 1.4 percent ahead of the same period in 2007, according to Blackbaud. ... more >
Jan 10 - Key Trends for the Nonprofit Sector in 2012
(Jan. 10, 2012) What trends will have the biggest impact on the nonprofit sector in 2012? According to Convio, it’s the maturation of social media and mobile giving, a greater role for peer-to-peer engagement, and a move toward donors dictating the terms of interactions. ... more >
Jan 4 - Important Announcement - Database Conversion
To convert to a new member database, AFP will soon have to turn off all operations related to our old database, except for foundation contributions, for a period in January, official dates to be determined shortly. ... more >
February 7, 2012 -
Audio-Conference (Fairbanks only): Blue Ribbon Recipes for Capital and Endowment Fundraising Success
February 16, 2012 -
Luncheon (Anchorage): What Makes a Special Event Special?
February 23, 2012 -
Audio-Conference: How to Create a Written Fundraising Plan in 6 Easy Steps
March 8, 2012 -
Audio-Conference (Fairbanks only): Nonprofit Branding: Strategies to Stand Out and Win Donors
