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Every year, the AFP Foundation for Philanthropy awards
one Chamberlain Scholarship to each AFP chapter for an individual to
attend the International Conference. The scholarship is named for Ralph
Chamberlain, who was instrumental in starting the organization we now
know as the Association of Fundraising Professionals
The Chamberlain Scholarship is designed to
help individuals serving nonprofit organizations develop their knowledge
and skill in fundraising.
The 2013
Conference will be held in San Diego on April 7-9, 2013. The Chamberlain
Scholarship from the Foundation covers the conference registration fee
for the recipient (minus a nominal $10 scholar registration fee). The
AFP North Central Ohio Chapter provides an additional $1,000 to help
defray the expenses of travel and accommodations.
This scholarship is
only awarded to a current member of AFP who has never previously attended a
National Conference.
If you are interested in applying, the application for the 2012
Chamberlain Scholarship is available
here. The
deadline is October 1, 2011.
For more information,
please contact Tammy Seikel, The Wilderness Center, at 330-359-5235 or
tammy@wildernesscenter.org.
2012 Chamberlain Scholarship Winner
 Sandy
Turner, the 2012 Chamberlain Scholar, attended the AFP International
Conference on Fundraising in Vancouver in April.
Currently the Vice President of Development for the Akron Area YMCA,
Sandy oversees the Annual Fund, Partners With Youth, that is managed by
each of the 10 YMCA branch executive directors. Sandy recently managed
the University Park Y Capital Campaign, working with a volunteer
steering committee to raise 10.3 million dollars to build the new YMCA
that replaced the aging Canal Square Y in downtown Akron. Additionally,
Sandy orchestrates the independent YMCA Endowment Foundation, working
with a small volunteer Board to raise awareness of the Foundation, which helps support the Akron Area YMCA branches in providing new
programs through grants.
Sandy is involved in the Junior League of Stark County, AFP North
Central Ohio Chapter, Y USA Partner YMCA mentor, and fundraising for her
boy’s sports and musical activities in High School. She is a Master
Trainer for AFP and Faculty Trainer for the YMCA.
2011 Chamberlain Scholarship Winner
 Our
2011 Chamberlain Scholar was Tracy Figurella, Director of The Aultman Foundation.
Tracy attended the AFP International Conference on Fundraising in Chicago, Il, on March 20-23.
Tracy brings to her position as director of The Aultman Foundation more than 18 years experience in the health care field. Since coming to Aultman in 1999, Tracy has worked in corporate communications, and was formerly director of volunteer services. In addition to serving on the Women’s Board of Aultman Hospital, Tracy serves on the Kent State Alumni Board, Stark County Chapter, as well as the YWCA. Tracy recently worked with The Women’s Board of Aultman Hospital on the completion of a $5.9 campaign to complete Stark County’s first inpatient hospice, The Women’s Board Compassionate Care Center, to open this fall. In addition, Tracy is working with Aultman College of Nursing and Health Sciences to secure funding for onsite science labs.
Tracy serves on the AFP Membership committee.
2010 Chamberlain Scholarship Winner
 Our
2010 Chamberlain Scholar was Susan Van Vorst, Vice President for Fund
Development at Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens in Akron. Susan attended the
AFP International Conference on Fundraising in Baltimore, MD from April
11-14, 2010.
For 13 years Susan has served as the
chief development officer at Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens, former estate of
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company co-founder F.A. Seiberling and his wife
Gertrude. Stan Hywet is the largest cultural nonprofit in Summit County
and is one of our country’s National Historic Landmarks. During Susan’s
tenure the estate’s board and leadership raised and invested over $15
million in capital improvements and major restoration efforts for this
jewel of northeast Ohio. Every one of landscape architect Warren
Manning’s signature gardens has been fully restored within the last
decade, with the Japanese Garden reopening to the public in June, 2010.
Susan has also been responsible for musical programming at Stan Hywet
Hall since 2000.
In June, 2010, Susan will embark
upon a new opportunity for career growth as Director of Leadership
Giving for The Cleveland Orchestra. Music is Susan’s lifelong passion
and her background as well. She earned a bachelor’s degree in piano
from Kent State University and a master’s degree in arts administration
from The University of Akron—always with a special interest in orchestra
management.
A graduate of Leadership Akron Class
XVII, Susan has served on the boards of Project: LEARN of Summit County,
Tuesday Musical Association, and the Western Reserve Planned Giving
Council. She served previously on the AFPNCO chapter Membership
Committee. Susan and her family will continue to reside in Akron where
she enjoys cycling, swimming and hiking among her favorite pastimes.
The application for the scholarship is available
by clicking here.
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2013 Chamberlain
Scholarship Program Application
Deadline: October 1, 2012
2012 Scholarship Winner:
Sandy Turner
2011 Scholarship Winner:
Tracy Figurella
2010 Scholarship Winner:
Susan Van Vorst
Chamberlain Scholar
Selection Criteria:
There are two requirements for the Foundation
Chamberlain scholarship:
- A candidate must be
employed as a fundraising professional or, if candidate is an
executive director, a substantial amount of time must be devoted to
fundraising.
- A candidate must have
never attended an AFP International Conference on Fundraising as a
registered participant (unless as a member of the Conference Host
Committee).
In addition, AFPNCOH requires that:
- A candidate agree
to participate in the Every Member Campaign
- A candidate
be a member of the Association of Fundraising Professionals North
Central Ohio Chapter.
- A candidate have actively served on at least one
committee this year.
- A candidate have attended CSI (not necessarily
this year's).
- A candidate have participated in at least two
other member activities.
- All Chamberlain
Scholars qualify for the “early bird” conference registration rate,
regardless of when they register. Chamberlain Scholars are
responsible for registering themselves for the Conference and for
making all travel and lodging arrangements.
Selection Committee
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