AFP Alaska Chapter 2013 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 Eileen Floyd at 341-6431.
2013 Membership Renewal Grant
Application deadline: rolling deadline. Apply any time.
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The Alaska Chapter is committed to investing in our members' continued professional development through AFP membership. Membership renewal grants are available by application to any member who is renewing an active membership and has a financial need. The Membership Renewal Grant is awarded throughout the year and the AFP Alaska Chapter plans to award at least two grants per calendar quarter for a total of at least six grants each year.
Applicants can apply for the AFP Chapter to cover up to 50% of their membership dues ($150). The member or the member's organization will be responsible for paying the remainder of the membership fee. Applicants must be employed as full-time fundraising professionals or spend at least 50% of work time fundraising. Recipients are required to participate on a committee for the Alaska Chapter of AFP. Strong consideration for demonstrated financial need and active Chapter involvement.
2013 Membership Scholarship
Application deadlines: May 31 and November 30, 2013
The Alaska Chapter 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 applying as a Professional or Young Professional membership. Strong consideration will be given to those applicant who embody diversity within the chapter (see dimensions of diversity on application).
2013 Professional Development Scholarship
Application deadlines: May 31 and November 30, 2013
The AFP 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 (FCF) or FCF Online. The scholarship will be given as reimbursement for expenses for course(s) and/or certification related fees only and cannot be used for travel or accommodations. The award is valid for reimbursement if used within twelve months from the time of selection. Professional Development Scholarships are available to current AFP members ONLY.
AFP Diversity Scholarships
Application deadline: Fall 2013
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As a community of inclusion, the Association of Fundraising Professionals seeks, embraces, and engages diverse individuals, groups, and organizations with a broad representation of experiences, perspectives, thoughts and cultures within the fundraising profession. Through this strategic initiative, AFP is committed to activities that increase awareness of diversity issues.
As part of this commitment, AFP has created a diversity scholarship program to provide financial assistance for the professional development for AFP members who are themselves members of a diverse community, or are employed by grassroots organizations that primarily serve diverse populations.
Scholarships will be offered in each of three categories provided the category achieves sufficient funding.
- The General Diversity Scholarship Fund - reserved for applicants who identify themselves as members of the AFP diversity community of fundraising professionals, or AFP members who are employees of a nonprofit organization that serves a diverse community.
- The Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender (GLBT) Scholarship Fund - reserved for applicants who identify themselves as members of the AFP GLBT diversity community of fundraising professionals, or AFP members who are employees of a nonprofit organization that serves the GLBT community.
- The African-American Diversity Scholarship Fund - reserved for applicants who identify themselves as members of the AFP African-American diversity community of fundraising professionals, or AFP members who are employees of a nonprofit organization that serves the African-American community.
Eight scholarships for the 2012 AFP International Conference have been awarded. A campaign for funding the 2013 conference awards is underway and applications for scholarship consideration will be announced this fall. Should you have questions about the AFP the Diversity Scholarships Campaign, please contact the AFP Foundation for Philanthropy at (800) 666-3836, or by email at fdn@afpnet.org.
2014 Chamberlain Scholarship
Application deadline September 30, 2013
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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.
2013 NPD Scholarship
Application deadline September 30, 2013
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 2013. 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.
Schedule: Applications will be received and reviewed by the AFP Alaska Scholarship committee and awardees selected and notified as soon as possible after the application deadline.
AFP Alaska Scholarship Recipients
The AFP Alaska Chapter Board would like to announce the recipients of our recent Scholarship offerings!
2012 Membership Scholarship
Jackie Nelson, AWAIC
2012 Professional Development
Harry Need, UAA
2012 Chamberlain Scholarship
Sheena Cummings, UAF Development, Athletics
2011 Fundamentals of Fundraising
Meghan Chappell, United Way of Anchorage
Annalisa Hood, United Way of Anchorage
Pam Scheve, United Way of Anchorage
Sheena Cummings, KUAC, Fairbanks
Alissa Nagel, UAA, Anchorage
Dawnell Smith, OutNorth, Anchorage
2011 Introductory Membership Scholarship
Dawnell Smith, OutNorth, Anchorage
2011 Professional Development
Wanda Peros, KUAC, Fairbanks
2011 Standard Membership Scholarship
Sarah Arnold, KUAC, Fairbanks
National Philanthropy Day 2011 Scholarships
Pam Scheve, United Way
Michell Daku, Tanana Valley American Red Cross
2010 Introductory Membership Scholarship
Slavik Boyechko, American Red Cross of Alaska
Donna Olesen, KUAC FM/TV, Fairbanks
Megan Pfeiffer, Hope Community Resources, Anchorage
2010 Chamberlain Scholarship
Beth Johnson, United Way of Anchorage
2010 Professional Development Scholarship
Katie Bender, American Red Cross of Alaska
2010 National Philanthropy Day Scholarships
Jessica Harris, Alaska Pacific University
Slavik Boyechko, Alaska Public Telecommunications, Inc.
Teresa Thompson, University of Alaska Fairbanks
Amanda Watt, University of Alaska Anchorage
Harry Need, Habitat for Humanity Anchorage
Alissa Nagel, University of Alaska Anchorage
Congratulations to all recipients! (View past recipients HERE.)
AFP Scholarship Committee
c/o Eileen Floyd
624 Timberlane Cir
Anchorage, AK 99515
341-6431 office 952-9964 cell
