Scholarships
SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE!
AFP Silicon Valley has need-based scholarships available for fundraising professionals who are hoping to sharpen their craft. If you're interested in learning more, please reach out to pdscholarshipchair@afpsv.org.
CHAPTER SCHOLARSHIPS
The Silicon Valley Chapter of AFP Global has over 200 members working to advance philanthropy through advocacy, research, education, and certification programs? We offer a variety of Professional Development Scholarships to you as a member of AFPSV and we offer a partial membership scholarship too!
In 2019, $4,500 in scholarships were awarded to chapter members from organizations throughout our community. Scholarships are provided to help underwrite the cost of trainings, meeting attendance, AFP ICON and to support CFRE and other certification study.
"As a past scholarship recipient and current member of the Professional Development Scholarship Committee, I encourage every member to explore the assortment of scholarship opportunities for professional development." — Chelsey Piasentin Souza, CFRE
"I opened my eyes to a gift last fall. I delightedly read the email that stated that I was approved to receive a scholarship to attend the 2018 International AFP Conference! Thank you AFP SV for making that possible. Again you stimulated my passion for fundraising and made me think at a deeper level. Thank you for the gift of education. A gift to last me a lifetime!" — K
SCHOLARSHIP GUIDELINES
It is the goal of the AFP Silicon Valley Chapter to support the professional development of its members. One way AFP SV achieves this goal is by providing financial assistance in the form of scholarships.
ELIGIBILITY
1. Applicants for scholarships to assist with professional development fees or AFP membership fees should:
- Be employed by, or be an independent consultant for, a public benefit corporation,
- Dedicate at least 50% of their time to fundraising and
- Be a member of AFPSV. (unless applying for a membership scholarship)
2. Individuals receiving awards will uphold the Ethical Standards of Philanthropy as established by AFP Global.
3. Individuals are only eligible to receive funds for professional development once a year. However, persons may receive financial assistance for both professional development and a membership scholarship in the same year.
RULES – PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
1. Depending on funds available, AFPSV will provide up to 50% of the registration cost or fee for:
- AFPSV Fundraising Academy.
- AFPSV workshop/class.
- Local/regional workshops, classes, conferences or seminars related to development offered by recognized organizations, including accredited institutions.
- AFP International Conference.
- Study guides or testing for accreditation (CFRE, ACFRE, AHP, or equivalent).
2. Payment for the balance of any fees or registration costs, as well as any affiliated travel expenses, is the responsibility of the individual or their employer, except for the Chamberlain Scholar.
3. Individuals receiving financial assistance for professional development may be asked to share their training/educational experience with AFPSV members through a newsletter article, a short program presentation, a mentoring program or other vehicle as appropriate.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES – PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
1. The application form is available by clicking the link below.
2. Applications are due the first day of each month.
- FOR NON-AFPSV TRAINING/EDUCATION: Link to a class description, summary or agenda to your application.
3. Applicants will be notified within 30 days.
4. FOR NON-AFPSV EVENTS: Applicants must submit proof of payment to info@afpsv.org, for reimbursement (but they need not submit this until after they have been notified that they have been awarded a scholarship). Applicants must also submit a) a copy of the event registration form and b) proof of attendance, (i.e. a letter from the planner/coordinator, certificate of completion, photo clearly identifying you at the event), to info@afpsv.org to receive reimbursement.
RULES - MEMBERSHIP SCHOLARSHIPS
Depending on funds available, AFPSV will provide up to 50% of the cost of AFP membership. Scholarships will not exceed $150 per applicant per year for no more than two years (1st & 2nd year) with the balance to be paid by the applicant or his/her employer.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES – MEMBERSHIP SCHOLARSHIPS
1. The application form is available by clicking the link below.
2. Applications are due the first day of each month.
3. Applicants will be notified within 30 days.
APPLY HERE for Chapter Scholarships
For questions please call our Professional Development Scholarship Chair at pdscholarshipchair@afpsv.org.
CHAMBERLAIN SCHOLARSHIP
Applications open in the fall for the following year's AFP International Conference (ICON) please check back here or watch for an email when applications are open.
To qualify, you must:
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be an AFPSV member in good standing for at least three (3) years
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be employed as a fundraising professional for at least three (3) years
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have never attended an AFP International Conference (ICON)
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agree to share your experience at the conference via our e-newsletter or at a Chapter luncheon
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agree to serve on an AFPSV committee for one year following their return from the International Conference