Fellowship for Fundraising Professionals- Application

Name*

Job title*

Organization*

Mailing Address*

Address

Address (lign 2)

City

Province

Postal code

Contact phone number*

Email address:*

AFP Member ID# (if applicable)

1. Do you qualify as a fundraiser working in a small shop? (Check all that apply)

I am a full-time employee at a ‘small shop’ organization
Our team is fewer than five full-time staff
My organization has an annual operating revenue of under $1 million

2. What percentage of your time do you spend on fundraising activities?*

<35%
35-50%
>50%

3. How many years have you been employed in the fundraising profession?*

4. Describe your career goals and explain how the AFP-Quebec Fellowship will assist you in achieving these goals. Please write answers in complete sentences. (Suggested word count: 150)*

5. Describe a particularly meaningful volunteer role you have had during the past 5 years. How has it shaped your work in the philanthropic sector? Please write answers in complete sentences. (Suggested word count: 150)*

6. Describe a fundraising seminar, course, or event that you attended in the past 3 years and how you applied these learnings to improve your professional practice. Please write answers in complete sentences. (Suggested word count: 150)*

7. Which aspects (below) of the AFP-Quebec Fellowship are you most excited about and why? Please write answers in complete sentences. (Suggested word count: 250)*

Paid membership to AFP Global including Quebec Chapter dues
Complimentary registration for 3 local AFP-Qc educational sessions of your choosing
Complimentary seat at NPD Luncheon
Participation in the AFP-Qc Mentorship Program
Volunteering with an AFP-Qc committee or event
Acting as a spokesperson for the AFP-Qc Fellowship Program
Participate in AFP-Qc networking events

8. Which committee would you like to get involved with?*

AFP Code of Ethics*

I have read and understand the AFP Code of Ethics

PUBLIC TRUST, TRANSPARENCY & CONFLICTS OF INTEREST Members shall: not engage in activities that harm the members’ organizations, clients or profession or knowingly bring the profession into disrepute. not engage in activities that conflict with their fiduciary, ethical and legal obligations to their organizations, clients or profession. effectively disclose all potential and actual conflicts of interest; such disclosure does not preclude or imply ethical impropriety. not exploit any relationship with a donor, prospect, volunteer, client or employee for the benefit of the members or the members’ organizations. comply with all applicable local, state, provincial and federal civil and criminal laws. recognize their individual boundaries of professional competence. present and supply products and/or services honestly and without misrepresentation. establish the nature and purpose of any contractual relationship at the outset and be responsive and available to parties before, during and after any sale of materials and/or services. never knowingly infringe the intellectual property rights of other parties. protect the confidentiality of all privileged information relating to the provider/client relationships. never disparage competitors untruthfully. SOLICITATION & STEWARDSHIP OF PHILANTHROPIC FUNDS Members shall: ensure that all solicitation and communication materials are accurate and correctly reflect their organization’s mission and use of solicited funds. ensure that donors receive informed, accurate and ethical advice about the value and tax implications of contributions. ensure that contributions are used in accordance with donors’ intentions. ensure proper stewardship of all revenue sources, including timely reports on the use and management of such funds. obtain explicit consent by donors before altering the conditions of financial transactions. TREATMENT OF CONFIDENTIAL & PROPRIETARY INFORMATION Members shall: not disclose privileged or confidential information to unauthorized parties. adhere to the principle that all donor and prospect information created by, or on behalf of, an organization or a client is the property of that organization or client. give donors and clients the opportunity to have their names removed from lists that are sold to, rented to or exchanged with other organizations. when stating fundraising results, use accurate and consistent accounting methods that conform to the relevant guidelines adopted by the appropriate authority. COMPENSATION, BONUSES & FINDER’S FEES Members shall: not accept compensation or enter into a contract that is based on a percentage of contributions; nor shall members accept finder’s fees or contingent fees. be permitted to accept performance-based compensation, such as bonuses, only if such bonuses are in accord with prevailing practices within the members’ own organizations and are not based on a percentage of contributions. neither offer nor accept payments or special considerations for the purpose of influencing the selection of products or services. not pay finder’s fees, commissions or percentage compensation based on contributions. meet the legal requirements for the disbursement of funds if they receive funds on behalf of a donor or client.

Consent to use of personal information*

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AFP-Quebec Fellowship for Fundraising Professionals: Application 2024

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