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Welcome to the AFP FL, Everglades Chapter Website

The Everglades Chapter of The Association of Fundraising Professionals was formed in 1994. We serve AFP members as well as professionals working in fundraising in the local community by providing monthly continuing education and/ or networking programs.

Our current board members are:

Cyndi Fields, The Shelter for Abused Women and Children

Deanna Fitzgerald, Boys and Girls Club

Donna Heiser,  Ave Maria School of Law

Elizabeth Hinkle, Ave Maria School of Law

Bryan Lee, Florida Gulf Coast University

Rob Moher, The Conservancy of Southwest Florida

Kate O'Brien, Girl Scouts of Gulfcoast Florida, Inc.

Karl Salathe, Seacrest Country Day School

Paul Seifert, Community School of Naples

Susan Suarez, Consultant

Lou Traina, Consultant

Clare Ward, Cramer & Associates, Inc.


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May 10 - Director of Development
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Mar 19 - Membership and Special Events Manager
This position's initial duties will include managing the membership activities for FGCU Public Media; planning and delivering fundraising and cultivation special events; as well as other duties as outlined in your official Position Description. ... more >
Mar 19 - Executive Director
Essential Responsibilities of the Executive Director ? Work with the Board of Trustees to develop and implement the long-term vision and strategy of the Museum. ? Raise funds from individuals, businesses, organizations and grantors. Develop current and future donors for ongoing financial needs and for the anticipated capital campaign. ? Manage and develop staff and volunteers. ? Engage in outreach and represent the Museum to the local residents, web-based community, key stakeholders, donors and the scientific/educational community. ? Prepare and manage the annual budget. ... more >
Mar 19 - Assistant Director of Annual Giving
The Citadel Foundation is seeking candidates for an Assistant Director of Annual Giving. This position oversees the Cadet Calling Center, which employees 25 cadets annually to call alumni, friends, widows, and other Citadel entities to secure annual gifts to the college; assists and supports 70+ class chairmen with requests that aid in their annual fundraising efforts; will develop and manage a comprehensive student outreach program to inform cadets about the importance of philanthropy through education and cultivation activities as related to the Corps of Cadets; and assist the Annual Giving team with annual events and ongoing projects. ... more >
Mar 12 - Director of Development and Fund Raising
iGS is offering a unique position to an individual who understands and endorses our purpose and has the ability to envision a strategy and implement a plan that will develop the organization to reach its full potential. The Board is in full agreement that the selected individual will be the Thought Leader in the areas of Development and Fund Raising. Initial success will be measured in the immediate development of a full Board as well as raising the funds necessary to develop Board directed growth and achievement. The selected individual will be able to demonstrate prior success in the fields of education, understanding of E-Learning (both synchronous and asynchronous), and will have demonstrated success over a broad geography in both Board development and operational fund-raising. ... more >
May 16 - How Millennials Are Different—And What You Should Do!
(May 21, 2013) Just to test your knowledge—on average, how many more friends do Millennials have compared to Baby Boomers? 50 friends, 100 friends, or over 150 friends? ... more >
May 16 - Majority of Fundraisers See Salary Increases in 2012
(May 13, 2013) Average salaries for fundraisers increased in the U.S. and Canada in 2012, with 66 percent of respondents to the Association of Fundraising Professionals’ (AFP) 2013 Compensation and Benefits Study reporting salary increases of up to 10 percent. Twenty-seven percent reported no change in salary, and less than 10 percent reported a decrease. ... more >
May 16 - The Role Policies Play in a Culture of Philanthropy
(May 13, 2013) There’s been much written lately about the culture of philanthropy and what it looks like in an organization. Everyone is engaged—donors, staff, board, volunteers—and everyone is an ambassador who knows the importance of philanthropy to the organization’s mission. ... more >
May 14 - Ten Things You Might Have Missed (May 14, 2013)
(May 14, 2013) There’s so much information online that you’re bound to have missed some of it. Here’s some of the top items, articles, and ideas you need to know about and that can help you find success. ... more >
May 13 - Member Motion/Accolades: Spring 2013
AFP members are always accepting new challenges and exciting career opportunities, as well as receiving accolades for their commitment and service. Here are some job announcements, appointments, promotions and recognitions for Spring 2013. ... more >