AFP Southern Minnesota is offering several support opportunities as part of a comprehensive scholarship program that serves to:
- support career development
- expand knowledge and skill in fundraising
- build effective fundraising leadership for nonprofit organizations
- develop chapter membership
Interested individuals and organizations may apply for scholarships as many times as they wish, but are limited to receiving one scholarship per calendar year.* Scholarship applicants must meet the stated qualifications to be considered for an award. All scholarships are subject to the availability of funding for the award from external or chapter sources.
*A scholarship is considered to be received in the year when the activity occurs for which it is awarded.
Click here for AFP Southern Minnesota Chapter Scholarship Program Application Form
Professional Development Scholarships
AFP International Fundraising Conference Chamberlain Scholarship
The AFP Foundation for Philanthropy sponsors the Chamberlain Scholarship which was founded in memory of Ralph E. Chamberlain, CFRE. Mr. Chamberlain was instrumental in establishing the AFP and was a deeply committed philanthropist and volunteer. This opportunity is open to all AFP Chapters which may name one grant recipient per year to receive a free registration to attend the AFP International Fundraising Conference. This is a one-time award and recipients must be first-time attendees of the AFP International Fundraising Conference. The 2021 Chamberlain Scholarship has been awarded.
Click here for Chamberlain Scholarship Request for Applications
AFP Southern Minnesota Chapter Scholarship
The AFP Southern MN Chapter may provide additional scholarships to chapter members for registration and/or travel expenses for Continuing Education opportunities offered through AFP, if funding is available. The AFP Southern MN Chapter Board determines who may receive scholarships, as well as specific scholarship amounts. Applications are received on a rolling basis.
AFP ICON
AFP ICON is the annual AFP Conference. Scholarships are available for AFP members.
Details will be available for this year's AFP ICON event soon.
Membership Scholarships
New Member Scholarships
This introductory scholarship is for those who have never belonged to any AFP chapter and are currently employed in the fundraising profession or fulfill that role for their organization. Applications are taken on a continual basis. AFP Southern MN Chapter will fund a portion of a new membership registration and chapter dues for one year (depending upon financial need and available funds). This scholarship opportunity does not include any extra meeting charges. Determine which membership category option is best for you at www.afpnet.org. Annual membership fee may vary depending upon membership category plus an additional $50 for chapter dues.
Scholarships Contact
Please contact Rebecca Snapp at 507-288-3663 or rebecca.snapp@usc.salvationarmy.org with any questions about scholarships, or to receive your scholarship application form.