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.
Welcome to Our New Members for July!
Alicia Marie Andrews
John Catone
Terese Fiedler
Michelle Abate Hufnagel, Esq
Susan R. Kepler
Peter L. Riesbeck
Anne M. Stanton
Chapter News
2011 National Philanthropy Day Awards Announced
The NPD selection committee is pleased to share the 2010 Awardees who will be recognized at the Thursday, November 18, 2010 National Philanthropy Day Celebration at the Sheraton Station Square. At NPD AFP Western PA Chapter will recognize these top philanthropic awardees in our region - individuals, companies and foundations whose contributions of time, talent and resources make western Pennsylvania a better place in which to live.
Outstanding Philanthropist
Patrick A. Gallagher
Special Lifetime Achievement Awards
Rita M. McGinley
Mary Lou McLaughlin
Outstanding Volunteer Fund Raisers
Andrea Carelli
Ky Eaton
Outstanding Philanthropic Organization
Hefron-Tillotson, Inc.
Outstanding Youth Award
Bishop Canevin High School
Abigail Hope McCormick
Special Innovation Award
Pittsburgh Gives, a resource of The Pittsburgh Foundation
Outstanding Fund Raising Executive
Pat Hargest, CFRE
Does Following The Code of Ethics Help You?
Contribute to the discussion on ethical issues at the chapter Ethics Blog
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?
Go to the Meeting Archives Page
Call for Presenters for 2011 Chapter Programs
The luncheon programs are held at The Rivers Club in downtown Pittsburgh.
Presentation proposals for 2011 are due by Tuesday, September 7, 2010.
Free Webinars for Members
Pressley Ridge Corporate Center, North Hills
August 12, 2010
1:00 - 2:30 PM
How to Evaluate and Significantly Improve Your Major Gift Program
West Virginia Northern Community College
September 8, 2010
1:00 to 2:30 PM
Great Expectations - Major Gifts
Contact Rana Sperlazza for details
Emerging Philanthropy Conference
April 27-28, 2011
Hilton Garden Inn, Southpointe
Committee members are needed in the areas of Education, Sponsorship, Finance, and Communications. Please contact Kristin Brown at kristinb@telipa.org or Laura Ristau at lauraristau@gmail.com
Print CFRE Tracker Form for 2010