Triangle Chapter Scholarships
AFP Membership Scholarships
Accepted on a rolling basis in 2021 unless otherwise stated
The AFP Triangle Chapter awards scholarships annually for membership in AFP. To be eligible, the applicant must meet at least two of the four following criteria in addition to the AFP Global requirements:
- Be employed currently at a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in the Triangle area
- Have attended two AFP Triangle events within the previous 12 months prior to submitting the application
- Currently, serve on a Board of a recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization
- Demonstrate previous work experience within the last three years at a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization
Professional Full Memberships – $335/year
(up to two awarded annually)
Full membership in the Association shall be open to individuals (a) who, among other responsibilities, hold some degree of accountability for income-generation within the fundraising process; (b) who must hold some degree of responsibility directly for fundraising; (c) who are compensated for their services; and (d) who subscribe to the AFP Code of Ethical Standards and promote the Donor Bill of Rights. Active members in good standing may vote, serve on chapter or Association committees and task forces and hold Association or chapter office. Membership includes AFP Triangle Chapter dues.
Young Professional memberships – $95/year
(up to three awarded annually)
Young Professional: Open to persons who hold some degree of responsibility directly for fundraising, work within the U.S. and Canada, are compensated for their services, and are 30 years old or younger, must subscribe to the AFP Code of Ethical Standards and promote the Donor Bill of Rights and be employed, or have been employed by an organization that provides benefits to society. Membership includes AFP Triangle Chapter dues.
AFP Member Professional Development Scholarships
The Professional Development Fund provides scholarships to Executive Directors, Development Officers, and other senior staff members of organizations who spend at least 50% of their time in fundraising activities.
To be eligible, the applicant must:
- Be an active member of the AFP Triangle Chapter and attend meetings on a regular basis
- Submit a summary to the AFP Triangle Chapter noting demonstrated need
- Professional development scholarships are open to current AFP members for courses hosted by AFP Triangle.
CFRE Refresher Course
(one scholarship awarded annually)
The AFP CFRE Refresher Course (formerly CFRE Review Course) takes a new approach that asks participants to apply fundraising theory, skills and techniques within the six knowledge domains of the field, based on three or more years of professional experience in fundraising. This course is a combination of high-level review, self-exploration of knowledge, and peer exchange of best practices facilitated by a knowledgeable fundraising practitioner. AFP Triangle is offering this course on March 10-12, 2021 live via Zoom.
To be eligible, the applicant must:
- Be an active member of the AFP Triangle Chapter and attend meetings on a regular basis
- Submit a summary to the AFP Triangle Chapter noting demonstrated need
- Professional development scholarships are open to current AFP members for courses hosted by AFP Triangle
CFRE Certification
(one $400 scholarship awarded annually)
The Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) credential demonstrates an individual’s mastery of the standards set for core knowledge and skills required of fundraising executives after five years of experience. This practice-based designation requires demonstration of having met these standards
To be eligible, the applicant must:
- Be an active member of the AFP Triangle Chapter and attend meetings on a regular basis
- Submit a summary to the AFP Triangle Chapter noting demonstrated need
- Professional development scholarships are open to current AFP members for courses hosted by AFP Triangle
For more information about AFP Triangle Chapter Scholarships, please email scholarships@afptriangle.org