Association of Fundraising Professionals

The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP)at the University of Central Florida promotes philanthropy and fosters the growth and development of students through advocacy, research, and education. Students from various areas of study are able to have a hands-on experience and networking in the fundraising field.

Students involved in this organization have access to the International AFP that includes top fundraising professionals from around the world. Activities include attending philanthropy conferences, attending award ceremonies for top fundraisers in the area, inviting guest speakers for meetings, and organizing local fundraising efforts. This University of Central Florida Chapter is one of the few but growing collegiate chapters of the International Association of Fundraising Professionals. Contact the Department of Public Administration for membership information 407-823-2604.

AFP Downloadable Application

2009-2010 Meeting Calendar:

     Minutes from the last meeting

   

UPCOMING EVENTS

Guest Speaker Kathleen Green, Development Director of Make a Wish

Biography
Date: October 28, 2009
Time: 4:00pm
Location: HPA II Room 247 
Click here for Meeting Flyer F:\AFP\10-28-09 Meeting Flyer.pdf

 

National Philanthropy Day
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Date: Thursday, November 5th, 2009

Time: 7:30am
Location:  Ritz-Carlton Orlando Grande Lakes

 

Each year, the Central Florida Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) honors donors, volunteers and professionals whose gifts of time, expertise and resources contribute significantly to the quality of life in our communities. This event is an opportunity to publicly acknowledge and express appreciation for outstanding individuals, corporations and fundraising professionals in our community. National Philanthropy Day acknowledges the entire spectrum of services that the nonprofit and civic and service sectors provide, as well as the profound impact that philanthropy has on the fabric of society. This annual event is also a fundraiser for the Central Florida Chapter of the AFP to provide scholarships and educational opportunities to further individual members’ professional development.

 

 

CHAPTER OFFICERS

Christine Sanwald
President
csanwald@betacenter.org

Leanne Kazi
President Elect
lpolk337@yahoo.com

Alexander Kaplan
Treasurer
awkaplan@mail.ucf.edu

MEETING CALENDAR-Click Here F:\AFP\2009-2010 Meeting Calendar.pdf

 

 

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