Welcome to the website of the Western Pennsylvania Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP-WPA).
AFP-WPA is a member organization that is the key resource for fund raising and nonprofit professionals, offering educational programs, networking opportunties and access to all of the benefits and services of AFP International. There are more than 330 members from Western Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Eastern Ohio and Western Maryland.>>more.
Chapter News
The Chapter is currently accepting nomiations for the Board of Directors.
We want our board to be representative of the finest leaders in our profession, and we need everyone's help and input to make that happen. You may self nominate or nominate a friend or colleague to serve. Please review the qualifications for service, contact your nominee and make sure he or she is willing to serve, and then submit a nomination form. Please click here for a form and more information. If you have any questions or need further information, please don't hesitate to call Connie Schwartz-Bedo at 412-368-4400 Ext. 2253.
Have a Say in the 2011 Emerging Philanthropy Conference.
Planning has already begun for the 2011 Emerging Philanthropy Conference. It will be held April 27-28, 2011 at the Hilton Southpointe. The AFP co-chairs are looking for committee members in the areas of Education, Sponsorship, Finance, and Communications. If interested please contact Kristin Brown at kristinb@telipa.org or Laura Ristau at lauraristau@gmail.com
Next Chapter Meeting is set for Noon, September 16, 2010 at the Rivers Club.
"Maximizing Diversity for New Approaches in Fundraising." Presented by Chaz Kellem of Diversity Initiatives with the Pittsburgh Pirates. For Details check the September Calendar
Call for Presenters for 2011 Chapter Programs.
The Association for Fundraising Professionals (AFP), Western Pennsylvania Chapter invites you to submit a Presentation Proposal for the 2011 Chapter Luncheon Program Series. The luncheon programs are held at The Rivers Club in downtown Pittsburgh. Presentation proposals for 2011 are due by Tuesday, September 7, 2010.
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Every Member Campaign
Chapter Commended by AFP for Highest Treasury Gift to EMC in 2009
Special Thanks to Our 2010 Every Member Campaign Contributors
Next Chapter Meeting
September 16, 2010
at the Rivers Club
Registration begin at 11:30 AM
Maximizing Diversity for New Approaches in Fundraising
Presenter: Chaz Kellem
Click here to print flyer to mail your reservation by September 10, 2010.
Looking for information on a past meeting?
Free Webinars for Members
Pressley Ridge Corporate Center, North Hills
July 27, 2010
1:00 - 2:30 PM
Developing a Planned Giving Plan
August 12, 2010
1:00 - 2:30 PM
How to Evaluate and Significantly Improve Your Major Gift Program
Emerging Philanthropy Conference
April 27-28, 2011
Hilton Garden Inn, Southpointe
Print CFRE Tracker Form from 2010