CHAPTER PRESIDENTS CALL February 7, 2012

WELCOME! Today’s goal is to provide an overview of the resources chapter presidents need to lead their chapters effectively and confidently

AGENDA OVERVIEW OF AFP CHAPTERS AND IHQ - WORKING TOGETHER CHAPTERS: MISSION CRITICAL RESOURCES

PART I – OVERVIEW OF AFP

AFP’s MISSION The Association of Fundraising Professionals, an association of professionals throughout the world, 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.

AFP’s VISION Fundraising is viewed as a credible and respected profession for civic betterment throughout the world.

Strategic Plan AFP’s Strategic Plan can be found online under the “About AFP” tab.

Strategic Plan Goals 1.­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­AFP will develop skilled, knowledgeable and ethical professionals worldwide. 2.­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­AFP will advance effective, ethical and accountable fundraising standards as an essential component of global philanthropy. 3.­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­AFP will aggressively promote and defend public policy that encourages philanthropy, supporting principles important to AFP and the fundraising profession. 4.AFP will deliver optimal value to members. 5.­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­AFP, a community of inclusion, will seek, embrace and engage diverse individuals, groups and organizations with a broad representation of experiences, perspectives, thoughts and cultures within the fundraising profession. 6.­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­AFP will provide strong leadership in promoting and supporting the fundraising community worldwide. 7.AFP will engage young professionals and youth exploring philanthropy and building their fundraising careers.

Economic Toolkit: A Survival Kit for Fundraising in a Bad Economy Ready Reference Guides Information Exchange Online Resource Center Electronic Advancing Philanthropy New Website Chapter activities Programming changes Networking

AFP Members Chapters Chapter President’s Council AFP Board of Directors Executive Committee External Relations Division Membership Services Division Professional Advancement Division AFPFoundation for Philanthropy Awards Committee US Govt. Reltns Cmte Communications & Marketing Committee Canadian Govt Reltns Cmte. PAC Board Diversity Committee Member/Chp Svcs Cmte Next Generation Cmte. International Dev Cmte Canadian Council Curriculum Dev Publishing Advisory Conf Educ Advisory ACFRE Marketing Research Council Canada Fdn Board US Fdn Board Development Cmte Fin & Invest Cmte Cmte On Directorship Committee on Directorship Finance & Human Resources Committee Strategic Planning Oversight Committee Ethics Committee ACFRE Board Industry Partners Committee Audit Committee Budget Committee Organization Chart

AFP Membership Growth

AFP 2012 Budgeted Revenue

AFP OPERATIONS Membership Services Division Professional Advancement Division External Relations Division Finance Committee AFP Foundations for Philanthropy

CHAPTER PRESIDENTS’ COUNCIL (CPC) Composition –All Chapter Presidents –Ex-officio non-voting representatives Selects members of the Committee on Directorship (COD) Elects a representative to the AFPBoard Forum for networking, feedback, dialogue and identification of issues

COMMITTEE ON DIRECTORSHIP (COD) Composition of COD – 1 member elected from each of 12 districts – 6 appointees or ex-officio members Role of COD –Evaluates all nominees for the AFPBoard –Creates slate of Directors to be elected by the members

AFP INTERNATIONAL Board of Directors 12 District members 8 At-large members 9 Officers 2 Chair appointees 1 At-large member chosen by CPC 3 Ex-officio members

DISTRICTS 12 Districts (worldwide) Ensure geographic representation on AFPBoard

YOUR CHAPTER’S ROLE Link to your chapter members Ambassador to your community Interface with AFPInternational

YOUR CHAPTER’S ORGANIZATION Bylaws Executive Committee Nominating Committee Board Committee structure

CHAPTER OPERATIONS Membership Education Governance Resource Development Communications & Public Relations Outreach

PART II – WORKING TOGETHER

HOW DO WE WORK TOGETHER? COMMUNICATE! Monthly Chapter Presidents’ Newsletter Direct communication with Chapter Committee Chairs Chapter Services Directors

MAKING CHANGE Share your idea: –AFPPresident & CEO –AFPInternational Board member –AFPSenior Staff member –Chapter Services Director Idea goes to Division/Cmte/Task Force/Staff Recommendation (or not) to Board/Staff Board/Staff approves/amends/disapproves Staff implements

PART III – CHAPTERS: MISSION CRITICAL

MISSION CRITICAL What you MUST do to ensure your Chapter remains in compliance What you MIGHT do to promote and advance your Chapter What you CANNOT do as a Chapter

MISSION CRITICAL MUST DOs Accord By-laws & Policies CPC / COD Chapter Visits

MISSION CRITICAL MIGHT DOs 10-Star Award Web Resources Friends of Diversity Designation International involvement

MISSION CRITICAL CANNOT DOs Membership Categories Ethics Review

PART IV - RESOURCES

RESOURCES YOU WILL USE AFP Website –Chapters Tab Chapter Leaders Network (Ideas that Work) PrintQ

Ideas that Work

AFP PrintQ

Chapter Services Directors Western US, PA, NC, SC Larry Hostetler – (916) , Central US, GA and FL Val Lay – (614) , CT, MA, NH, NY, RI, Canada, Asia Lori Gusdorf – (703) , DC, DE, MD, NJ, VA Taryn Gold – (703) , Canada Cynthia Quigley – (416) , Mexico Rose Sandoval – (52) ,

Upcoming Dates CPC and Chapter Grouping Meetings –Sunday, April 1 at 8:00 and 10:30 am Leadership Academy October –Houston, Texas

QUESTIONS???

THANK YOU FOR ALL YOU DO FOR AFP!!