Get on board! And Get on Track…  
It’s Fundraising Day 2018!  


We’ve got so many amazing reasons to register , and here are 10 of them… 
Sam Laprade, she’s so rad, David Kravinchuk, the legacy lad and Stephen McGill, all about the brand, Laura Champion and Samantha Barr, they have a plan, Jen Love & Holly Paulin, they have success in a can, Ryann Miller, the digital world at the gate and Dean McJannet, where new destinations await, plus Eric Collard, media one on one, and Natalie Popowich, she gets things done.  Learn more about all of our exciting speakers.
 
And of course, our amazing keynote speaker, Alice Ferris!  

With over 25 years of fundraising experience, you have to hear her presentation .


AFP Ottawa Mentorship Program  


What do all successful fundraisers have in common? They had good mentors!  

Throughout our careers, we could all use a little guidance and support, and the AFP Ottawa Chapter wants to provide this opportunity for our Members via our FREE Mentorship Program. 

For those of you who are just starting out, or who are a bit more experienced but are missing that leader in your life… What are you looking for in a mentor? Is it management, networking abilities, industry knowledge? 

Mentors, this is your chance to give back! What are you looking for in a protégé? A partner, a student, or maybe just someone with fresh ideas? 

Let us know what you’re looking for by emailing afpottawa.mentorship@gmail.com , and we’ll do our best to find the right match for you!  
 


Every Member Campaign


The AFP Foundation for Philanthropy - Canada was created in 1998 to help fulfill the mission of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP), by advancing philanthropy through education, advocacy and training in Canada.
The AFP Canadian Foundation works to:

  • Ensure the advancement of philanthropy by supporting AFP's mission and goals in Canada.
  • Seek, receive and expend philanthropic funds on AFP's behalf.
  • Engage in related activities required to fulfill its purposes and mission.

Your donation to the Every Member Campaign of the Foundation helps in that work but also helps at the chapter level by offering bursaries to attend fundraising day, enhancing the resources available to AFP Ottawa chapter members through our lending library and CFRE study program.

Count yourself in and make your donation today!

Don’t forget – submit your Philanthropy Awards nominations today!

You have until Friday, May 11 to complete your nominations for the 2018 Philanthropy Awards. Recognize those who make a difference to your organization by submitting a nomination in one or more of the following categories:
 
  • Outstanding Individual Philanthropist
  • Outstanding Corporate Philanthropist
  • Outstanding Youth
  • Outstanding Philanthropic Group
  • Outstanding Small Business Philanthropist
  • Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser
  • Outstanding Fundraising Professional
 
Click here to access all nomination forms.

All seven awards, including the Outstanding Fundraising Professional, will be presented at the AFP Ottawa Philanthropy Awards Dinner on Tuesday, November 13, 2018 .
Volunteers needed

Volunteering is an excellent way to broaden your skills and expand your network. The AFP Ottawa Chapter welcomes volunteers who are current or future Members.  
 
Below are just a few opportunities that we presently have to offer: 
 
Professional Development Committee Volunteers: Volunteer(s) who – working with the Chair of Professional Development, (Ruby Misra) – can help plan, coordinate and facilitate professional development presentations that benefit AFP Ottawa members. 
 
Preference to applicants with previous event coordination and meeting facilitation experience. Strong networking skills are also recommended.  
 
This is a long-term opportunity (1-year term) involving 1 to 2 hours weekly, with face-to-face meetings taking place once per quarter.  
 
AFP Chapter Champions: Volunteer(s) who – working with the Chair of Engagement, (Melanie Fulop) – can help engage future AFP Ottawa Members during various Chapter events (Fundraising Day, Phils, Lunch & Learn Sessions, Social activities) in order to vaunt the Chapter’s many benefits and opportunities available.  
 
Preference to applicants with previous membership, volunteer coordination, and networking experience. Strong relationship building skills are also recommended. I’m looking for you, long-standing AFP Members!   
 
This is a long-term opportunity involving 1 to 2 hours a month (usually spent attending events) and ongoing communication with other Board Chairs & Committees.  
 
For more information about these opportunities, or volunteering in general with our Chapter, please contact Melanie Fulop, Engagement Chair: melfulop@gmail.com.   
Nominations open for AFP Ottawa Chapter Board of Directors 2018/2019  

Gain valuable experience and networking opportunities and bring your knowledge and skill set to your professional development organization's Board of Directors . Please forward your completed nomination package to secretariat@afpottawa.ca by April 16th, 2018 with “Board of Directors application” in the subject line.