Scholarships

AFP Membership Scholarships – All Applications due by November 16

Full Memberships – $330/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 NC Triangle Chapter dues. 

New in 2020! Covid Relief Membership Scholarship – $330/year
(up to six to be awarded)
If you are unable to continue your membership or unable to join AFP because of Covid, there is assistance for you.  AFP Global has joined with AFP Triangle to provide 6 full membership scholarships.  As you complete the scholarship application, check Covid Relief Membership Scholarship.  You will be prompted to provide a statement of how Covid has impacted you and your ability to join or renew you AFP membership.

Young Professional memberships – $95/year
(up to two 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 NC Triangle Chapter dues.

The AFP Triangle Chapter awards scholarships annually for membership in AFP. To be eligible, 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 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

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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.

Conference Attendance – covers registration expenses for the 2020 Conference for North Carolina Nonprofits (hosted in partnership with the North Carolina Center for Nonprofits) (up to two scholarships awarded annually)
This scholarship covers registration expenses for attendance at the largest annual gathering of nonprofit professionals in the state held in December 2020 in Durham. 

For more information about AFP Triangle Chapter Scholarships, please email scholarships@afptriangle.org