2011 CHAPTER ADMINISTRATORS’ CALL February 16, 2011

WELCOME! Today’s goal is to provide an overview of the resources chapters need to meet member needs 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.

Economic Toolkit: A Survival Kit for Fundraising in Challenging Times Downloadable Ready Reference Guides Information Exchange Online Resource Center Electronic Advancing Philanthropy New Website – Member Resources

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

MEMBERSHIP

Current Membership Stats As of December 31, 2010 –28,066 members around the world –7,339 new members in 2010 –72% retention rate More than 600 new member applications per month More than 2,000 total membership payments per month

Current Membership Stats Payments processed within 5 – 10 business days Chapter reimbursements disbursed monthly Any problems, please contact Membership Services at IHQ

2011 AFP Budgeted Revenue

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

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

YOUR CHAPTER’S ORGANIZATION Bylaws Executive 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: –AFP President & CEO –AFP International Board member –AFP Senior 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 Ten 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 – Chapter Resources Guide Chapter Administrator Network (CAN site) Information Central AFP PrintQ –

Chapter Administrators’ Network

Chapter Leaders’ Network

AFP Info Central

AFP PrintQ –

PrintQ Resources – No Charge Pick & Pack 1.Top Ten Reasons to Join/Case for Your Org to Support 2.Code of Ethics/Donor Bill of Rights 3.Invitation to Join (3 fold color membership brochure) 4.Customized membership invitation Chapter Customized Logos 1.Chapter Logo 2.Ten Star Award Logo (if applicable) 3.Friends of Diversity Logo (if applicable)

Available Services Chapter Resources Guide (afpnet.org) Chapter Administrators’ Network Chapter Presidents’ Newsletters Chapter Services Directors Chapter Visits Leadership Call Series Chapter Board Workshops Chapter Administrator’s Meeting

Additional Services Available Event Registration Functionality - Cvent Conference Call and Webinar Services - Peach New Media

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

Upcoming Dates 48 th Annual International Conference on Fundraising, Mar , 2011 in Chicago,IL Chapter Presidents’ Council Meeting - Sunday, Mar. 20 at 8:00 a.m. Like-sized Chapter Grouping Meetings - Sunday, Mar. 20 at 10:15 a.m. Chapter Board Workshop - Tuesday, Mar. 22 – Wednesday, Mar Leadership Academy, Oct , 2011 in Montreal, Canada Chapter Administrator Meeting – Thursday, Oct. 13

QUESTIONS???

THANK YOU FOR ALL YOU DO FOR AFP!! General inquiries – Lori Gusdorf – VP Membership & Chapter Services Taryn Gold – Director, Chapter Administration Margie Bennett – Manager, Chapter Services