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AFP Alaska Chapter 2009 Scholarships
AFP Alaska Chapter has several exciting scholarship offerings for membership fees and professional development. Information is included below and we encourage all members to explore these opportunities and share them with those interested in becoming new members!
For more information contact Erica Struyk at 907.263.3838 or email estruyk@ak.org
Introductory Membership Scholarship
Application deadline November 30th, 2009
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The Alaska Chapter Introductory Membership Scholarship is awarded to one applicant on a semi-annual basis and covers the National AFP Membership fee for one year. Included in this scholarship is free attendance at Chapter luncheons for one year. The Scholarship Recipient and/or their employer/organization is responsible for the local chapter fee ($50).Recipients are required to participate on a committee for the Alaska Chapter of AFP.
Applicants must be employed as a full-time fundraising professional or spend at least 50% of work time fundraising. Applicants must be newly employed (less than 3 year) in the field and must never have been an AFP member, or have not been an AFP member in the last five years. Strong consideration will be given to those applications who embody diversity within the chapter (see dimensions of diversity on application).
Standard Membership Scholarship
Application deadline November 30th, 2009
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The Alaska Chapter Standard Membership Scholarship is awarded to one applicant on a semi-annual basis and covers the National AFP Membership fee for one year. Included in this scholarship is free attendance at Chapter luncheons for one year. The Scholarship Recipient and/or their employer/organization is responsible for the local chapter fee ($50).Recipients are required to participate on a committee for the Alaska Chapter of AFP.
Applicants must be employed as a full-time fundraising professional or spend at least 50% of work time fundraising. Strong consideration will be given to those applications who embody diversity within the chapter (see dimensions of diversity on application).
Professional Development Scholarship
Application deadline November 30th, 2009
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The Alaska Chapter Professional Development Scholarship is awarded to one applicant on a semi-annual basis for up to $500. This scholarship is for sanctioned AFP International education programs or professional certifications, including, but not limited to: CFRE Review Course, CFRE or ACFRE Certification or Recertification, Alaska Chapter First Course in Fundraising or FCF Online. The scholarship will be given as reimbursement for expenses for course and/or certification related fees only and cannot be used for travel or accommodations. Professional Development Scholarships are available to current AFP members ONLY.
2009 Chamberlain Scholarship
Application deadline September 30th, 2009
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The AFP Chamberlain Scholarship is awarded to one person from each AFP local chapter, and provides a total of $1,000 ($500 from AFP and a $500 match from our Alaska Chapter) to be used toward the registration, travel, hotel, and expenses for attending the annual AFP International Conference on Fundraising. The Scholarship Recipient and/or their employer/organization is responsible for any costs incurred over the $1000 scholarship. (The total cost is typically between $2000—$3000 depending on location.) Applicants must be able to attend the annual conference and must fulfill all obligations associated with being a Chamberlain Scholarship awardee. Awardees must also write a brief newsletter article about their experience upon their return.
NPD Scholarship
Application deadline September 30th, 2009
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The Alaska Chapter National Philanthropy Day Scholarship is awarded to three AFP Alaska Chapter members, and covers the event registration fee of $150. The Scholarship Recipient and/or their employer/organization is responsible for any additional costs incurred to attend the NPD conference including travel and lodging. Scholarship Recipients are required to participate in NPD as door greeters for the luncheon. This is a reimbursement scholarship, to be given to the recipients after attendance at the National Philanthropy Day Conference and Luncheon in Anchorage in November 2008. Strong consideration will be given to those applicants who have not attended this event previously and/or embody diversity within the chapter (see dimensions of diversity on application). NPD Scholarships are available to current AFP members ONLY.
For more information contact Erica Struyk at 907.263.3838 or email estruyk@ak.org.
AFP Alaska Chapter Selects Scholarship Recipients
The AFP Alaska Chapter Board would like to announce the recipients of our recent Scholarship offerings!
2008 Introductory Membership Scholarship: Josie Davidson, Community Relations and Development Director, Salvation Army, Anchorage
2008 Standard Membership Scholarship: Wanda Peros, Corporate Support Manager, KUAC, Fairbanks
2008 Professional Development Scholarship: Mary McRae Miller, owner, m3 Consulting, Juneau
2008 Chamberlain Scholarship: Anne Marie Moylan, Director of Development, Anchorage Concert Association
2007 Introductory Membership Scholarship: Kelly Hurd, Director of Development & Marketing, American Red Cross of Alaska
2007 Standard Membership Scholarship: Sue Crothers, Development Associate, Anchorage Concert Association
2007 Professional Development Scholarship: Brooke Taylor, Director of Development & PR, Victims for Justice
2007 National Philanthropy Day Scholarship:
Kymberly Blackstock, Development Associate, Covenant House Alaska , Anchorage
Tammy Grove, Donor Relations Manager, KUAC TV9-FM 89.9, Fairbanks
Miranda Weiss, Development Director, Pratt Museum , Homer
Congratulations to all recipients! | 
