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2017 AFP Chamberlain Scholarship Application

AFP FoundationInternational Conference Scholarship

The 2017 AFP International Conference in San Francisco, CA, will be held April 30 – May 2, 2017.

The scholarship covers a portion (all but a $10 fee) of the conference registration. As detailed in the guidelines, the applicant is responsible for all other costs associated with attending the conference including, but not limited to, travel, room/board and meals (for those meals not provided during the conference). Instructions: Save this form to your computer, complete all pages electronically, and remit it to .Deadline for applications is October 15, 2016.

Applicant’s Contact Information

Name (First and Last are required) / job title
Employer
Address / City / State / ZIP / This address is for my:
Work Home
E-mail Address / This E-mail is for my:
Work Home
Please provide at least
one phone number: / Work Phone / Home PHone / Cell Phone / Are you a member of AFP?
Yes No

Applicant’s Background Information

Please provide information about your fundraising experience (including your current position) and any previous professional development you have received. If you prefer, you may attach a current copy of your professional résumé containing the following information.

a. Fundraising and Professional Experience
b1. Total amount of time in the Fundraising Profession / c1. Are you a CFRE or have you received any other fundraising credentials or certifications?
Yes No
B2. How long have you been responsible for fundraising with your present organization?
years months / C2. If so, please describe:
d. Professional Development/Previous Training in Fundraising (if not detailed on attached résumé, Please specify courses, seminars, conferences attended)

Professional References

Please provide at least two professional references.

1 / Name / Title
Organization / Phone Number
2 / Name / Title
Organization / Phone Number
3 / Name / Title
Organization / Phone Number

Other Selection Criteria

1.Are you willing to complete and return an Evaluation Form about your experience to AFP International’s Scholarship Committee?
Yes No
2.Will you be able to cover the costs above the $500 scholarship to attend the conference (including additional registration expenses and travel costs)?
Yes No
3.Are you willing to share your experience and insights about the conference with AFP Minnesota members by writing a brief article for a membership newsletter?
Yes No
4.Preference will be to candidates whose organization could not otherwise support attendance. If you meet this criteria, please explain:
5.Please indicate why you should be selected to receive the scholarship and what you hope to accomplish by attending the International Conference (you may attach additional sheets as needed):

Eligibility Certification

I certify that I am an eligible applicant for the scholarship program: I am employed as a full-time fundraising professional or spend at least fifty percent of my time fundraising for my employer; I have never attended an NSFRE/AFP International Conference on Fundraising; and I agree to the terms and conditions of the scholarship, as stated in the application form and guidelines.

Applicant’s signature / Date

NOTE: You may embed a scanned signature or simply type your name in the signature block above. Returning this document to the AFP Minnesota office with your name in the signature block constitutes an officially signed application.

AFP FOUNDATION FOR PHILANTHROPY

2017 INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON FUNDRAISING

CHAMBERLAIN SCHOLARSHIP GUIDELINES

To help individuals serving nonprofit organizations develop their knowledge and skill in fundraising, the AFP Foundation for Philanthropy sponsors the Chamberlain Scholarship Program. For 2017, AFP Minnesota will select one (1) individual to receive a Chamberlain Scholarship. The AFP Foundation for Philanthropy will award one scholarship to cover the full registration fee, minus a $10 processing fee for the purpose of defraying expenses associated with attendance at AFP's International Conference. The 2017 conference will be held in San Francisco, CA, April 30 – May 2, 2017.

The criteria for eligible candidates:

  • Candidate is employed as a fundraising professional or, if candidate is an executive director, a substantial amount of time must be devoted to fundraising.
  • Candidate has never attended an AFP International Conference on Fundraising as a registered participant(unless as a member of the Conference Host Committee).
  • Candidate must agree to complete an online evaluation form about his or her experience at International Conference.
  • Candidate agrees to attend the conference if selected and to cover expenses above the costs covered by the scholarship. (please note: the scholarship will cover all but $10 of the basic conference registration fee; recipients are responsible for all travel and lodging. Please review expenses on the conference website at before applying).
  • Preference will be given to candidates with less than fiveyears of fundraising experience; whose organizations could not otherwise support attendance; and candidates who are members of AFP Minnesota.

If you would like to be considered, please complete the application and return to the Membership Committee via email: by October 15, 2016.

About the Chamberlain Scholarship

The Chamberlain Scholarship program honors Ralph E. Chamberlain, CFRE. Mr. Chamberlain had a long and distinguished career of service to the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP), beginning in the 1960s when the organization was formed as the National Society of Fund Raisers (NSFR), through the late 1970s when the name was changed to the National Society of Fund Raising Executives (NSFRE), and until his death in 1999. Mr. Chamberlain helped to form one of the organization’s earliest chapters, today known as the Greater New York Chapter, and served as the fourth chair of NSFR’s Board of Directors and as chair of the NSFRE Foundation. Because of his long-time support of the Foundation’s annual fund and generous planned gift, the AFP Board of Directors renamed their Conference Scholar Program in 2000 to honor Mr. Chamberlain’s memory and commitment to the Association.