AFP Cape Fear Region Membership Scholarships

…are an outreach initiative to encourage diversity in the AFP Cape Fear Region Chapter, and by extension, the nonprofit fundraising profession in the southeast region of North Carolina.

The scholarship seeks to broaden participation in our chapter by

• nonprofit employees who represent or serve diverse communities
• nonprofit employees who work with volunteer-led or very small organizations
• students in public administration programs or similar

The scholarship provides a one-year membership to AFP Global and the AFP Cape Fear Chapter, with full access to education, tools, and resources. Several scholarships will be awarded. Check back for application links.

CHAMBERLAIN SCHOLARSHIP

AFP ICON, AFP’s flagship “International Conference,” is held each spring and brings together nearly 4,000 fundraising professionals to discuss important trends and issues related to fundraising and philanthropy, with a focus on fundraising practice and technique. 

The AFP ICON 2024 will be taking place April 7-9 in Toronto, Canada! The 2024 Chamberlain Scholarship application is coming later this summer!

An AFP Cape Fear Region Chapter Member who has never gone to ICON, may submit a Chamberlain Scholarship application. The Chamberlain Scholarship covers the registration to the ICON – AFP International conference ($10 processing fee) thanks to the AFP Foundation’s BE the CAUSE campaign.

AND, thanks to the AFP Cape Fear Region Chapter’s efforts and proceeds from the annual National Philanthropy Day event, our Chapter will provide up to $1,500 reimbursement towards qualified travel and lodging expenses. (Receipts required.)

Requirements:

• • Qualified applicants must be a current AFP Cape Fear Region member.
  • Email your application, resume, and reference letter in one PDF file to lthompson@cfcc.edu. Late applications will NOT be accepted.
  • Applicants will be notified of their status either by phone, mail or email by AFP

2020 Chamberlain Scholar
Kristin McPeters, CFRE received the chapter’s 2020 Chamberlain Scholarship to attend the Virtual – AFP ICON 2020.

2019 Chamberlain Scholar
Logan White Thompson, CFRE received the chapter’s 2019 Chamberlain Scholarship to attend the AFP ICON 2019 in San Antonio, TX. 

Winning the Chamberlain Scholarship and attending AFPICON this year was an experience like no other! It is such an honor to be chosen by your peers to participate in such a enriching and inspiring conference. I was able to participate in workshops of all kinds – from social media marketing to major gifts to human resource management, and more. I feel like I gained knowledge and access to resources that will allow me to continue to grow and become a better professional in the nonprofit sector.

I highly recommend anyone eligible for this scholarship to APPLY TODAY. Not only is your conference covered, but nearly all other expenses related to travel, meals, etc. For those of us who are working so hard to make our nonprofits stronger every day, it truly is a gift to take a step away and give yourself the chance to learn and grow and focus on yourself for a few days. It is a total professional reboot. I feel more inspired than ever to do the hard work and make things happen for my organization, thanks to the Chamberlain Scholarship.

2018 Chamberlain Scholar
Lauren Daley Bryant received the chapter’s 2018 Chamberlain Scholarship to attend the AFP ICON 2018 in New Orleans, LA. 

In April I had the wonderful opportunity to travel to New Orleans for AFP International Conference, all thanks to being awarded the Chamberlain Scholarship.

During the 3-day conference, I attended many thought provoking and exciting workshops ranging from Annual Campaigns to Special Events, to Diversity and Inclusion, to Storytelling for Your Organization. No matter the size of your organization or scope of your day-to-day duties this conference had something for everyone – Jazz Band at lunch and all! One of the highlights of my time in New Orleans (next to the Beignets of course) was getting to meet and connect with so many diverse fundraisers from all across the world. Over 3,000 people attended this year’s conference.

The closing session featuring key note Bryan Stevenson from the Equal Justice Initiative motivated everyone in the room to do better and be better community leaders and participants. If you’ve never heard him speak or heard of his work, I encourage you to look him up and watch his TED Talk. Also during the closing session two awards for Youth in Philanthropy were given to amazing young people – one to a girl who raised funds for an inclusive playground in her community and the other to three sisters who started Paper for Water; “bringing water to the thirsty one piece of paper at time”. These sisters raised over $1.45 million dollars in less than 7 years by making and selling origami – they are only 8, 11, and 14! Talk about inspiring!

I left the conference feeling energized to put forward all of the amazing tips and takeaways I had learned over the 3 days. Thank you to our chapter, AFP Cape Fear for presenting me with the Chamberlain Scholarship for this incredible opportunity! If you’ve never attended an AFP International Conference, I strongly encourage you to apply for the Chamberlain Scholarship. 

PAST CHAMBERLAIN SCHOLARS

2023 Mary Bradley
2021 Stephanie Borrett
2020  Kristin McPeters
2019  Logan White Thompson
2018  Lauren Daley, MPA
2017  JC Lyle
2016  Dawn B. Carter
2015  Bethany Leighton
2013  Vann Pearsall
2009  Patricia Lawler
2008  Laurie H. Taylor, CFRE

Birnbach Scholarship for CFRE Credentials

The Cape Fear Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals new scholarship for members who are interested in pursuing their Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) credentials. The Birnbach Scholarship for CFRE Credentials will provided the winning applicant(s) with the funds to cover study materials and the CFRE exam fees for a local member in good standing who has been in the professional fundraising field for at least five years.

The Birnbach Scholarship has been set up by Jane Birnbach, CFRE, to help reduce barriers for nonprofit leaders who wish to advance both their careers and the profession with this professional certification. The Cape Fear AFP chapter will administer the scholarship and local professionals with a vested interest in the development of nonprofit professionals—but are not potential candidates—will be asked to review the applications.

The Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) designation is an internationally recognized credential that attests to an individual’s knowledge, skill, and achievements as a fundraising professional based on current and valid practice-based standards. To apply for the 2021 scholarship, download and fill out this form: 2021 Application – Birnbach Scholarship for CFRE Credentials

The Board of Directors Cape Fear Region Chapter are pleased to announce two scholarship recipients to assist in obtaining their Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) credentials.