Membership Services Division

2010 AFP COMMITTEES

MEMBERSHIP SERVICES DIVISION

Member/Chapter Services Committee: Ensures AFP services to members and provides support to chapters and chapter services; promotes AFP to prospective members; develops board policies and procedures related to members and chapters. (Three to six one-hour calls every year,tasks as assigned-time variesbased on project but normally not more than 4-6 hours for the year)

• Chapter Support Subcommittee: Develops, reviews and evaluates AFP’s chapter program; responsible for chapter accord; acts as liaison of resources to chapters by reaching out with phone calls to select chapter leaders to offer assistance. (Three to four one-hour conference calls per year; tasks as assigned-time variesbased on project but normally not more than 4-6 hours for the year).

• Youth in Philanthropy Task Force: Develops resources to help chapters consider, plan andimplement youth philanthropy programs, including a chapter program database, YIP content onthe AFP website and chapter mentors; act as a liaison with youth philanthropy efforts worldwide.(one hour call every other month).

• Collegiate Chapter Resources Task Force: Develops resources and programs to help collegiate chapters grow and develop value propositions. (Three to four one-hour conference calls per year).

• Nonprofit Organizational Membership Task Force: Developing a pilot program for nonprofit organizational members to join AFP. Program will include pricing structure, value proposition and implementation. (onehour calls every six weeks until completion).

International Development Committee: Develops and directs AFP’s international growth and presence in membership and chapters. Committee members serve on alternative committees and task forces in order to insure global thinking in all aspects of AFP’s work. (one hour call three times a year)

Diversity Committee: Develops recommendations for programs that ensure cultural and social diversity in AFP's membership and leadership; develops recommendations for assisting AFP members in understanding the value of developing more diversity within their own organizations. (one hour call every quarter)

• 2010 Diversity Art Showcase & Workshop Task Force:Develops curriculum for the Diversity Workshop that takes place at the International Conference. Works with youth, member and professional artists to display art in the exposition hall at the International Conference. AFP members work with diverse youth in the conference city to explain philanthropy and have them draw their interpretation. (onehour call every month, onsite commitment at the AFP International Conference on Fundraising).

• Diverse Communities Task Force: Develop benefits for self-identified groups to be able to set up vehicles for networking and communication through online discussion groups, affinity networking sessions at the International Conference and articles to be printed in the Diversity Kaleidoscope newsletter. (1 hour call every other month)

PROFESSIONAL ADVANCEMENT DIVISION

Education & Training Committee:The primary committee of the Professional Advancement Division, the Education and Training Committee assists in setting the division’s strategic direction and coordinates its efforts to achieve its goals. Currently chaired by the Vice Chair of the Division, the Committee is comprised of various task forces and work groups that help it complete the work of the division. Meets three times a year face-to-face and one conference call.

• Quality Assurance Task Force: Consistent with the Division’s first goal, to “Refine and promote the current product line to ensure the highest quality and to meet AFP member needs,” the Task Force is charged with: 1) reviewing current AFP educational offerings to ensure quality and consistency of delivery; 2) developing or refining systems to monitor course and instructor quality at both the national and local level; and, 3) defining process and expectations. Meets three times a year by conference call.

• New Markets Task Force: Consistent with the Division’s second goal, to “Identify new markets and develop versions of AFP programming to meet their needs,” the Task Force is charged with: 1) researching potential target audiences beyond the AFP membership and determine their needs; and, 2) proposing versions of existing AFP product line to meet those constituent needs. Meets three times a year by conference call.

• Strategic Partners Task Force: Consistent with the Division’s third goal, to “Utilize Chapters and strategic partners in the development and delivery of products and services,” the Task Force is charged with: 1) identifying potential strategic partners among affinity groups, allied professionals, and within the higher education community; 2) identifying ways AFP can co-brand existing, revised, or new products with the partners; and, 3) identifying ways to assist Chapters in providing new and effective programming. Meets three times a year by conference call.

Publishing Advisory Committee: Charged with guiding AFP's publishing activities, the Publishing Advisory Committee meets regularly to develop editorial direction and emphases, evaluate preliminary and full book proposals, and guide successful proposals through writing, editing, and publication.

The committee includes AFP members with substantial experience in development and a commitment to providing nonprofit fundraising professionals with the best published works in the field.

The committee recommends books in the AFP Fund Development Series for publication to John Wiley & Sons, Inc., our publishing partner. Meets once a year face-to-face and twice by conference call.

Conference Education Advisory Committee: Provides guidance and counsel regarding the educational programs of AFP's International Conference on Fundraising; focuses on the value to the attendees, value to the attendees' organizations, and value to the profession. Meets three times a year face-to-face in October, April and May to review proposals and at various points throughout the year by conference call. AFP asks that members consider serving a two-year term. All expenses to be paid by committee members.

Research Council: Takes a leadership role in identifying research priorities for AFP; recognizes and promotes research; publishes research results; seeks support for research on the philanthropic sector and on philanthropic fundraising; provides small grants for research projects. Meets twice a year face-to-face. Task forces for specific projects meet via email and conference call as needed.

ACFRE Board: Develops the criteria for obtaining the ACFRE credential; promotes participation in the ACFRE program; evaluates the qualifications of those seeking the credential; confers the credential. Nominated by the Executive Committee. Meets once or twice a year face-to-face, and approximately six times a year via conference call.

EXTERNAL RELATIONS DIVISION

Awards Committee: Oversees the AFP awards program, including marketing and publicity, selection of honorees and an annual review to ensure the judging process is conducted in a fair and transparent fashion. AFP currently has nine different awards categories honoring donors, volunteers, organizations, fundraisersand AFP chaptersand members. Meet three times a year face-to-face and two times by conference call.

U.S. Government Relations Committee: Guides AFP advocacy efforts in the U.S. for public policies that encourage giving and volunteering, and that enhance the capacity of nonprofits to function efficiently; monitors legislation related to fundraising and alerts AFP's grassroots network when there is a need for action; educates fundraisers, policy makers and the public about issues related to fundraising and philanthropy. The committee typically has several task forces that address emerging issues. Meets three times a year face-to-face and several conference calls throughout the year.

Canadian Government Relations Committee:Advocates for and advances the development of capacity building and sustainability of the nonprofit sector in general and of philanthropy and fundraising in particular through the proactive engagement and education of all levels of government and effective communication with Canadian AFP members. Meets three times a year face-to-face and several conference calls throughout the year.

Communications and Marketing Committee: Promotes and aids in the development and delivery of AFP’s internal and external communications and marketing strategies and vehicles to members, chapter leaders and prospective members, including member benefit evaluation and delivery, Advancing Philanthropy, eWire, and the AFP website; provides feedback and guidance on AFP’s activities and campaigns to increase public awareness of philanthropy and fundraising; oversees National Philanthropy Day®and promotion of Youth in Philanthropy activities. Meets three times a year face-to-face and several conference calls throughout the year.

BOARD COMMITTEES/COUNCILS/TASK FORCES

Committee on Directorship: Nominates officers and members of the board of directors and mails a slate of nominees for the board of directors to the full membership 15 days prior to its fall meeting; orients new board members; evaluates board members’ performance based upon criteria approved by the board. Committee meets face to face twice a year (March & October) and by conference call, if needed. Elected by the Chapter President’s Council.

Joint Audit Committee: Reviews the annual audit of Association and Foundation operations; recommends to the board of directors of the Association and Foundation acceptance of the annual audit. Serve by position: Association Chair Elect (Chair of the Committee), Treasurer of the Association, Treasurer of the Foundation and the President and CEO. Meets once a year by teleconference with auditors – usually an hour and a half. Chair of the Joint Audit Committee presents audit to board for approval.

Joint Budget Committee: Proposes annually an operating budget for the Association and the Foundation. Serve by position: Association Chair Elect (Chair of the Committee), Association Chair, Treasurer of the Association, and Treasurer of the Foundation. Generally meets once a year by teleconference to review and approve budget – usually an hour and a half. Chair of the Joint Budget Committee presents budget to board for approval.

Ethics Committee: Ensures the administration and enforcement of AFP's Code of Ethical Principles and Standards of Professional Practices; improves professional fundraisers’ awareness of and compliance with the Code. Committee meets face to face twice a year for two days (February and September) and by conference call for two hours in July. Appointed by the Executive Committee.

Finance Committee:Reports to the Board on the financial performance of the Association; recommends policies that will ensure long-range financial stability; counsels other committees on matters that have financial impact; monitors financial and investment performance; performs other duties in connection with the finances of the Association, as determined by the board of directors. Usually meets six or seven times a year – three times face to face in conjunction with board meetings and the remainder by teleconference – generally an hour. Subcommittees and/or special task forces may be formed to address specific issues such as investment performance, office space requirements, dues increases, etc. and time required may vary.

Canadian Council: The AFP Council supports the mission and strategic objectives of AFP in Canada. It builds a strong, unified presence and voice for Canadian fundraising professionals both in AFP International and in Canada. Its role is to complement, not replicate, the roles, mandates and activities of the Canadian chapters and AFP International. It also builds linkages with other organizations and agencies in the voluntary sector within Canada. The AFP Canadian Council is elected by the Canadian Representatives of the Chapter President’s Council.

Industry Partners Council (IPC): The IPC represents the interest of the industry partners who are Business Members of AFP, advising the President and CEO on issues of importance to the fundraising profession and to advise AFP in developing programs and services that increase the value of AFP members. The council will meet twice a year, once at the International Conference and once at the Leadership Academy in the fall. Other meetings will be held by teleconference, as needed. Appointed by the President & CEO.

Strategic Planning & Strategic Planning Oversight Committee: The mission of the Strategic Planning Committee is to get input from chapters, members and external sources, and develop AFP’s long-range future goals based on this input. Since AFP’s plans and goals for the future are driven largely by its mission statement, the committee also is responsible for periodically reviewing and re-evaluating that commitment. The Strategic Planning Oversight Committee will then have the primary responsibility for monitoring the plan, recommending additional actions to the Executive Committee and Association Board and generally ensuring that the goals and objectives are timely executed and on point. There are several teleconference meetings throughout the year, generally no more than one hour each, with two face to-face meetings usually held in conjunction with our International Conference in March/April and our Board Meeting in October.

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