Welcome to the AFP Ottawa Chapter Website!
If you are a development professional, fundraising volunteer or thinking about philanthropy as a career choice, AFP Ottawa welcomes you!
Fundraisers operate in a world of urgent needs, changing public opinions, and evolutions in legislation and demographics. AFP Ottawa has the tools that you need to help your community find the joy in giving, to advance your charity’s mission, and to propel your career. Educational and networking opportunities, our Fundraising Day Conference and the Philanthropy Awards are popular draws. The mentorship program for those new to the profession, CFRE study groups for those advancing to the next level and information updates meet the needs of fundraisers at all levels.
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Jan 11 - Development Assistant
CNEWA is an agency of the Holy See, working for more than 85 years in supporting the churches and peoples of the Middle East, Eastern Europe, India and Northeast Africa. ... more >
Jan 10 - Director of Development, Faculty of Health Sciences
Queen’s University is in search of a Director of Development, Faculty of Health Sciences to oversee and provide leadership and strategic direction for the Faculty’s Development program. Reporting to the Chief Development Officer, with day-to-day accountability to the Dean of Health Sciences, the Director will be responsible for managing a portfolio of 50 to 75 high potential prospects and obtaining and managing major gifts of $25,000 and above. In addition to supervising three development staff within the Faculty and providing development guidance and direction to all faculty members and staff, the Director will also provide high-level expertise to other Development Officers in the Office of Advancement and senior university administrators. This position will be based in Kingston at the University.
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Jan 10 - Senior Development Officer, Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science
Queen's University's Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science is in search of a Senior Development Officer to manage a diverse portfolio of high potential accounts and critical donor relationships consisting of individuals, corporations and foundations. Ideally situated in Toronto and based in a home office, the Senior Development Officer will research, identify, cultivate and develop their own prospect pool from within the Faculty's 6,500 Toronto-based alumni. Reporting to the Director of Development, Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science, this senior fundraising professional will balance their work between Faculty (80 percent) and Office of Advancement priorities (20 percent).
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Jan 26 - How to give to the AFP Foundation for Philanthropy - Canada
The AFP Foundation for Philanthropy - Canada offers a range of convenient giving options. Select the option that's best for you! ... more >
Jan 24 - Making Online Giving Easier and More Fun
(Jan. 24, 2012) When someone clicks on your homepage “donate” button, is making a gift an inspiring journey or a chore? Here are some suggested best practices for engaging supporters online. ... more >
Jan 17 - Overall Giving Returns to Pre-Recession Levels, Study Finds
(Jan. 17, 2012) Total giving for the first 11 months of 2011 is 1.4 percent ahead of the same period in 2007, according to Blackbaud. ... more >
Jan 10 - Key Trends for the Nonprofit Sector in 2012
(Jan. 10, 2012) What trends will have the biggest impact on the nonprofit sector in 2012? According to Convio, it’s the maturation of social media and mobile giving, a greater role for peer-to-peer engagement, and a move toward donors dictating the terms of interactions. ... more >
Jan 4 - Important Announcement - Database Conversion
To convert to a new member database, AFP will soon have to turn off all operations related to our old database, except for foundation contributions, for a period in January, official dates to be determined shortly. ... more >
January 31, 2012 -
Fundraising Day Executive Award Nomination Deadline
February 22, 2012 -
AFP Ottawa and CAGP-ACPDP™ present: Philanthropy in a Diverse Community
March 8, 2012 -
Nonprofit Branding - Audioconference
March 20, 2012 -
Fundraising is a Crowded Field - Audioconference
