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Each year, the AFP Foundation for Philanthropy awards
the 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. It is designed to
help individuals serving nonprofit organizations develop their knowledge
and skill in fundraising.
The
2009 Conference
will be held in New Orleans, Louisiana, March 29 through April 1. The scholarship from the Foundation covers the registration of the
conference for the recipient except for a minimal $10 scholar
registration fee. The AFP North Central Ohio Chapter provides an additional $500 to cover some of
the expenses of travel and accommodations. This scholarship will be
awarded to a current member of AFP who has never before attended a
National Conference.
The deadline for applications is October 19, 2009.
Click here for the form.
For more information,
please contact Tammy Seikel, The Wilderness Center, at 330-359-5235 or
tammy@wildernesscenter.org.
2008 Chamberlain Scholarship Winner
Gloria A. Williams is the 2008 recipient of the AFP North
Central Ohio Chapter Chamberlain scholarship award. Gloria is the
Marketing and Development Director at Evant, Inc., a non-profit
headquartered in Cuyahoga Falls. Evant provides residential services
designed to meet the needs of people with intellectual and developmental
disabilities. Managing 26 homes that support people with disabilities
throughout Summit County, Evant affirms the philosophy that living in a
family-like environment is essential to their growth and well-being. An
Evant-supported home creates an environment that encourages the highest
level of independence to which they are capable.
One of Gloria’s first endeavors when she became Development
Director at Evant was to
become a member of AFP and to work on AFP North Central Ohio Chapter’s
Membership Committee. Gloria has found AFP membership to be an
invaluable tool for learning and to enhance fundraising skills and her
understanding of development. Gloria was recently elected to serve
on AFP North Central Ohio Chapter’s 2008 Board of Directors, and this
will further develop her leadership skills.
Thrilled to be selected as
the 2008 Chamberlain scholarship recipient, Gloria looks forward to
experiencing an international conference and being at the heart of
philanthropy. “I know this conference will offer great benefits to me
personally,” Gloria said, “but even more importantly, it will be a
catalyst to strengthen my ability to effectively meet the needs of those
with disabilities Evant serves everyday.”
2007 Chamberlain Scholarship Winner
 This
year's North Central Ohio Chapter Chamberlain Scholarship recipient is
Tamara (Tammy) Seikel of the Wilderness Center. Tamara will attend the 2007 AFP
International Conference on Fundraising in Dallas TX, March 25 - 28.
The Wilderness Center's mission is connecting our community with
nature, educating people of all ages, conserving natural resources, and
practicing environmental stewardship. Its main headquarters tract is in
southwestern Stark County, where we have over 600 acres and 10 miles of
trails, an Interpretive Building, an Astronomy Education Building, and
picnic areas.
Tammy has been at The Wilderness Center for over 12 years, first as a
volunteer. Like most people, she did not plan to go into development,
but gradually moved into it over the years. She is a one-person shop,
with a part-time assistant for special events. She is also responsible
for an annual campaign, grant writing, and planned giving.
In addition to being an active member of AFPNCOH, she is on the
steering committee of LEAVE A LEGACY® Stark County.
2006 Chamberlain Scholarship Winner
 Randy
Wittmer, Director of Marketing and Assistant Director of Development
of the North Canton Medical Foundation, was selected the 2006 AFP
Chamberlain Scholarship recipient. The scholarship provided a combined $1,000
from our chapter and the international AFP organization to defray costs for a
first-time attendee of the AFP International Conference. This year’s
conference was held in Atlanta, GA.
"Attending the AFP
International Conference is the educational highlight of my
experience in the development profession," said Randy. "The
conference is exactly what I hoped that it would be - an intensive
week of discussion on relevant topics, exploration of new
opportunities with a variety of vendors, and networking with peers
in our profession.
"Ultimately, the Chamberlain Scholarship enabled me to participate in
the 2006 AFP International Conference, and I am grateful. I highly
recommend the conference to AFP members, and look forward to attending
again myself.”
Randy has been with the North Canton Medical Foundation
(NCMF) for
nearly two years. NCMF began in 1972 as a not-for-profit medical center with a
vision to serve the health needs of the community as a miniature
Mayo Clinic. Since that time, the Foundation has grown into one of
Ohio’s largest independent medical facilities in terms of its
physical presence (main campus and eight satellite offices), staff
(300 employees and 43 physicians), and charitable services (10 full
time programs).
When he joined NCMF, Randy was asked to develop
both the Marketing and
Development departments. With professional experience in the areas
of business, marketing, and sales, he has enjoyed the challenge of learning
the tools and strategies of professional fundraising and
development. He
is excited to attend the AFP International Conference in April and
to have the opportunity for professional growth and networking.
Randy serves on the boards of the Hartville
Migrant Council, North Canton Chamber of Commerce, AFP North Central
Ohio, and committees for both AFP and LEAVE A LEGACY® Stark County.
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complete an application.
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2009 Application Form
Deadline: October 19, 2008
2008 Scholarship Winner: Gloria Williams
2007 Scholarship Winner: Tamara Seikel
2006 Scholarship Winner: Randy Wittmer
Selection Criteria
The AFP North Central
Ohio Chapter will select their Chamberlain Scholar based on the
following criteria:
- Candidate is
employed as a fundraising professional or, if candidate is an
executive director, a substantial amount of time must be devoted to
fundraising.
- Candidate has
never attended an AFP International Conference on Fundraising as a
registered participant (unless as a member of the Conference Host
Committee).
- Candidate agrees
to complete and return an Evaluation Form about his or her
experience to the Scholarship Committee.
- Only one
individual from any local organization or institution may be
selected.
- Candidate must
be a member of the Association of Fundraising Professionals North
Central Ohio Chapter.
- Candidate must
be able to attend the conference and have the full support of
his/her employer.
- The grant will
be paid directly to the conference, not to the scholarship
recipient, no later than January 15, 2008 (the grant recipient will
be responsible for the remaining $10.00 of the registration fee.)
- 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.
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complete an application.
Selection Committee
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