Membership Scholarships offered:
- The Presidential Membership Scholarships cover a full professional membership to our chapter for a year (up to 5 will be awarded)
- Seeds Scholarships Provides a Small Organization AFP Membership (up to 3 will be awarded)
- YP Scholarships covers a full membership to support those who are 30 and younger and newer to a career in the development field. (up to 5 will be awarded)
Membership Scholarship selection will be based on the following criteria:
- Candidate is the person primarily responsible for fundraising within the nonprofit organization for which he/she is employed
- Demonstrate a financial need. Strong consideration will only be given to individuals employed by small nonprofit organizations whose budgets are constrained.
- Candidate must want to advance philanthropy by practicing ethical and effective fundraising that changes our community for the better.
- The applicant/nonprofit organization has not been an AFP scholarship recipient in the past three years
- All scholarship recipients are required to volunteer on an AFP Committee
Presidential Scholarship
Presidential Scholarship
Deadline: March 14, 2025
The Presidential Membership Scholarship allows for a one-year AFP Professional Membership to be redeemed immediately.
In awarding this unique scholarship, the Scholarship Committee will look for candidates who have the potential to excel in the fundraising profession. It is a condition of the award of this one-year scholarship that the recipient contributes back to the Greater Cincinnati Chapter as a committee member.
Presidential Scholarship selection will be based on the additional following criteria:
- Candidate is employed by a non-profit organization operating within the Greater Cincinnati area served by the AFP Greater Cincinnati Chapter.
- Candidate must want to advance philanthropy by practicing ethical and effective fundraising that changes our community for the better
- Interpersonal skills and ability to engage with others. Does the candidate exhibit a tendency to proactively and enthusiastically build productive relationships with people?
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| “Thank you for this generous gift! I am so grateful for this opportunity to connect with other non-profit leaders who have the expertise, passion, and energy to ensure the Greater Cincinnati region is united in philanthropy. This scholarship will positively impact the efforts of the American Youth Foundation to enhance and ensure the relevance and reach of our youth empowerment and experiential learning programs.”
~Sandra George |
2024 Presidential Scholarship Recipients:
- Gina Hardin, Karen Wellington Foundation
- Vanessa Kurtzer, Cincinnati Works
- Epic Johnson, Joy Outdoor Education Center
- Sandra George, American Youth Foundation
SEEDS Scholarships
SEEDS Scholarships
Deadline: Ongoing
The AFP Chapter SEEDS Scholarship provides a Small Organization AFP membership. The AFP Greater Cincinnati Chapter is committed to helping small nonprofit organizations get the seed money they need to secure an AFP membership. This seed money is an investment to help small nonprofits build their fundraising toolbox. It’s our desire that these fundraising professionals will become long-term members through the kick start funding of a SEEDS Scholarship.
Three SEEDS Scholarships are available each year. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until all scholarships have been awarded.
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SEEDS Scholarship selection will be based on the additional following criteria:
- Candidate is employed by a small non-profit organization with a budget under $2M operating within the Greater Cincinnati area served by the AFP Greater Cincinnati Chapter
- A fundraising department with less than two (2) Full time equivalent (FTE) staff
- Individually incorporated or otherwise organized as a separate entity in the laws of the specific country; and
- Not affiliated with a larger institution supporting their operations.
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| “I am deeply honored to receive the AFP scholarship. This generous support will help me further my education in fundraising and enhance my role as a program coordinator for my nonprofit organization that assists at-risk youth in our community. I am committed to giving back to the AFP chapter by serving and supporting its mission. Thank you for this incredible opportunity.”
~Sue Anne Collins |
2024 Seeds Scholarship Recipients:
- Sue Anne Collins, Guiding Light Mentoring
- Jean St. John, My Nose Turns Re Youth Circus
- Serena Collins, Revive Nonprofit
Young Professional Scholarships
Young Professional Scholarships
Deadline: March 14, 2025
The AFP Young Professional Scholarship supports those who are newer to a career in the development field. Five YP membership scholarships will be awarded to individuals who are 30 and younger and looking to further their professional development, gain knowledge and take part in all that AFP has to offer to its members.
The YP Mission Statement: The YP Committee looks to integrate and develop the voice of all young professionals across the Greater Cincinnati chapter.
“Young Professional” is someone who is 30 years of age or younger.
YP Scholarship selection will be based on the additional following criteria:
- Available to an individual looking to pursue a new membership with AFP Greater Cincinnati Chapter
- This scholarship is limited to young professionals: Someone who is 30 years of age or younger.
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| “I am so excited to be able to re-join the AFP Cincinnati Chapter due to receiving the Young Professionals Scholarship. Being a part of AFP will allow me to grow my network and continue my education in fundraising. I am honored by this opportunity and I cannot wait to be a part of the AFP community and to continue to serve the nonprofit organizations in the Greater Cincinnati area.”
~Alexandria Wright |
2024 Young Professional Scholarship Recipients:
- Alexandria Wright
**Note: The amount and number of scholarships to be given each year will depend on availability of funds and the number of qualified applicants
Questions: please email admin@afpcincinnati.org
