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Vincent Duckworth, AFP Foundation for Philanthropy - Canada Chair: ‘Looking at How We Work’
(January 11, 2023) Vincent Duckworth, CFRE, has been a leader in the nonprofit sector for more than two decades and is an expert on campaign design, strategy, and major gift performance.
Vincent Duckworth, président de la Fondation canadienne pour la philanthropie de l’AFP : « Examiner notre fonctionnement »
(January 11, 2023) Vincent Duckworth, CFRE, est un leader dans le secteur sans but lucratif depuis plus de deux décennies et un expert en conception de campagnes, en stratégie et en performance des campagnes de dons majeurs.
Introducing the 2023 AFP Foundation for Philanthropy – Canada Board
(January 3, 2023) The 2023-2024 AFP Foundation for Philanthropy – Canada Board was elected by its members on December 5, 2022 and began their terms on January 1, 2023.
Jane Potentier’s Thoughts As She Steps Down As AFP Foundation Chair: ‘What I Need To Learn and Unlearn’
(December 20, 2022) As Jane Potentier wraps up her term as chair of the AFP Foundation for Philanthropy – Canada, we touched based with her to talk about leading in uncertain times.
Nomination Period Open for AFP Foundation for Philanthropy – Canada Board of Directors
(July 8, 2022) You have the power to influence the direction of AFP in a very concrete way by introducing a new voice of leadership in the profession. Nominate yourself or another leader to serve on the board of directors of AFP Foundation for Philanthropy – Canada for a term beginning on January 1, 2023, for a two-year term. The deadline for nominations is September 9, 2022.
AFP Foundation for Philanthropy – Canada Awards 13 Fundraising Professional Development Scholarships / La Fondation canadienne pour la philanthropie de l’AFP décerne 13 bourses de perfectionnement à des professionnels en collecte de fonds
(April 21, 2022) The AFP Foundation for Philanthropy – Canada is proud to announce that 13 fundraising professionals have received scholarships to pursue key continuing education opportunities across North America, such as, AFP CFRE Refresher Course, AFP Fundamentals of Fundraising Course, AFP International Conference, AFP Toronto Congress and more! | La Fondation canadienne pour la philanthropie de l’AFP est fière d’annoncer que 13 professionnels en philanthropie et en collecte de fonds ont obtenu une bourse pour participer à des activités de formation continue en Amérique du Nord, tels le cours de révision AFP CFRE, le cours L’ABC de la collecte de fonds de l’AFP, la Conférence internationale de l’AFP, le Congrès de l’AFP à Toronto et plus encore!
Impact: AFP Canada and the AFP Foundation for Philanthropy – Canada / Impact: AFP Canada et Fondation canadienne pour la philanthropie de l’AFP
(March 9, 2022) Check out AFP Canada’s 2021 highlights—including developing a comprehensive strategic plan and identifying actions AFP can take on Truth and Reconciliation—and see what’s ahead for 2022. English | French
Monthly Giving Makes a Difference! / Les dons mensuels, ça fait toute la différence!
(Nov. 3, 2021) The AFP Foundation for Philanthropy – Canada is grateful to the many monthly donors to its Every Member Campaign that help sustain the Foundation through the Alpha Society Program. / La Fondation canadienne pour la philanthropie de l’AFP est très reconnaissante envers les nombreux donateurs et donatrices mensuels à sa Campagne des membres qui soutiennent la Fondation dans le cadre du programme de la Société Alp
AFP Foundation for Philanthropy – Canada Awards 17 Fundraising Professional Development Scholarships / La Fondation canadienne pour la philanthropie de l’AFP décerne 17 bourses de perfectionnement à des professionnels en collecte de fonds.
(Oct. 27, 2021) The AFP Foundation for Philanthropy – Canada is proud to announce that 17 fundraising professionals have received scholarships to pursue key continuing education opportunities across North America / La Fondation canadienne pour la philanthropie de l’AFP est fière d’annoncer que 17 professionnels en philanthropie et en collecte de fonds ont obtenu une bourse pour participer à des activités de formation continue en Amérique du Nord.
Barbara McInnes Executive Mentoring Project Fund – Please Make a Gift
(July 6, 2021) The Barbara McInnes Executive Mentoring Project Fund will pay tribute to her legacy in fundraising and mentorship by:
· Providing bursaries and scholarships through the AFP Ottawa Chapter to new Executive Directors from underrepresented groups in Ottawa and from small NGOs and charities;
· Supporting executive level mentorship within the profession, particularly for leaders from underrepresented groups; and
· Encouraging and promoting diversity and inclusion in the fundraising profession in Ottawa.
AFP Foundation for Philanthropy – Canada Board Announced for 2021-2022 / Annonce du conseil d'administration 2021-2022 de la Fondation canadienne pour la philanthropie de l'AFP
(June 17, 2021) The AFP Foundation for Philanthropy – Canada is pleased to announce its new board members for its 2021-2022 term, which will begin on July 1. Jane Potentier, CFRE, associate vice president for alumni and development at the University of Victoria, will serve as chair.
Susan Storey: Thoughts on her term as Chair of the AFP Foundation for Philanthropy Canada
(June 3, 2021) The AFP Foundation for Philanthropy – Canada is proud to announce that 13 fundraising professionals have received scholarships to pursue key continuing education opportunities across North America, such as, AFP CFRE Refresher Course, AFP Fundamentals of Fundraising Course, AFP International Conference, AFP Toronto Congress and more.
AFP Foundation for Philanthropy – Canada Awards 13 Fundraising Professional Scholarships
(April 28, 2021) The AFP Foundation for Philanthropy – Canada is proud to announce that 13 fundraising professionals have received scholarships to pursue key continuing education opportunities across North America, such as, AFP CFRE Refresher Course, AFP Fundamentals of Fundraising Course, AFP International Conference, AFP Toronto Congress and more.
Canada Foundation Announces Fall 2020 Recipients of the National Scholarship Program
(October 20, 2020) The AFP Foundation for Philanthropy – Canada is proud to announce that 7 fundraising professionals have received scholarships to pursue key continuing education opportunities across North America, such as, AFP Toronto Congress, AFP LEAD, AFP International Conference, and more!
Canada Foundation Board Welcomes Two New Members
(July 16, 2020) Susan Storey, CFRE, chair of the AFP Foundation for Philanthropy – Canada, is pleased to welcome two new board members to the Board, effective July 1, 2020. The new members are: Kyle Tiney, CFRE, director of annual giving for the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra in Vancouver, and Teresa Vasilopoulos, CFRE, executive director for The Woodgreen Foundation in Toronto.
Canada Foundation Announces Spring 2020 Recipients of the National Scholarship Program
(April 28, 2020) The AFP Foundation for Philanthropy – Canada is proud to announce that nine fundraising professionals have received scholarships to pursue key continuing education opportunities across North America.
Canada Foundation Announces Spring 2019 Recipients of the National Scholarship Program
(May 15, 2019) The AFP Foundation for Philanthropy – Canada is proud to announce that nine fundraising professionals have received scholarships to pursue key continuing education opportunities across North America.
AFP Foundation for Philanthropy–Canada Announces 2018-2019 Fellows
(August 14, 2018) The AFP Foundation for Philanthropy–Canada is proud to announce the 2018-2019 Fellows in Diversity and Inclusion. The Fellowship program has expanded across Canada with a grant from Canadian Heritage.
AFP Foundation for Philanthropy – Canada Board Announced
(July 18, 2018) Roger D. Ali, CFRE, chair of the AFP Foundation for Philanthropy – Canada, is pleased to welcome four new board members to the Board, effective July 1, 2018.
Thirty Years of Giving in Canada - Roger Ali, AFP Foundation for Philanthropy - Canada Chair
(July 30, 2018) Thirty Years of Giving in Canada offers an in-depth look at the giving behaviour of Canadians – who gives, how and why – and examines how these trends are re-shaping the future of philanthropy in Canada.
AFP Foundation for Philanthropy-Canada Releases Biennial Survey: What Canadian Donors Want
Seven in ten Canadians have given to charity over the past year, and almost half of donors are open to different sorts of giving approaches than just the traditional solicitation letter, according to the 2018 What Canadian Donors Want Survey, conducted by the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) Foundation for Philanthropy – Canada in partnership with Ipsos.
AFP Foundation Receives Grant to Continue Fellowship Program
(December 12, 2018) The AFP Foundation for Philanthropy – Canada is pleased to announce it has received a grant of $96,160 from the Minister of Canadian Heritage under its Multiculturalism Program to expand the Fellowship in Inclusion and Philanthropy Program across Canada in 2018.
