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The Association of Fundraising Professionals Greater Arizona Chapter is the premiere organization for fundraisers and nonprofit professionals in the Phoenix-Metro region. We currently represent nearly 300 members from the leading nonprofit charities, foundations, and consultants across the Valley. Whether you’re already a member, looking to join, or just learning more about us, we’re glad you’re here! Please take a look at our many offerings.

Our Mission
The Greater Arizona Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals advances philanthropy by fostering the development and growth of fundraising professionals and promoting ethical and effective fundraising standards.

Our Vision
The vision of the Greater Arizona Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals is to be the leader and resource in strengthening the fundraising profession and the philanthropic community.


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May 15 - Monthly Luncheons & Workshops
Our chapter is committed to education, communication, networking but most of all to serving you. I look forward to hearing from – and connecting with you during the coming year. ... more >
May 14 - Ryan House Executive Director
This executive fund-development position is responsible for staff and activities associated with development, fund raising, special events, awareness, community outreach, marketing, external communications and Ryan House administration. As the overseer of the Ryan House brand, the ED ensures that a strong, positive, consistent image is presented and maintained. In collaboration with the Board of Directors and the Director of Operations, leads the development and implementation of the Ryan House development plan and associated annual goals/objectives including revenue and expenses associated with areas of accountability. In concert with the Director of Operations, ensures the mission, vision and values of Ryan House are infused into a strong culture of teamwork and family-centered care. ... more >
May 10 - Director of Development
The Director of Development will be responsible for the design and implementation of the agency’s comprehensive development and marketing plan to include the following: direct mail; major gifts; planned giving; corporate and foundation grants; marketing and public relations; special events; volunteers; outreach; and database oversight. Emphasis will be placed on expanding the agency’s individual donor base, including major gift donations. The director reports to the CEO, serves as a liaison to the board of directors for all fundraising and marketing activities, supervises all marketing and development staff and is an active member of the agency’s executive leadership team. Position is offered full-time with an excellent benefits package as noted below. Southwest Human Development is an equal opportunity employer. ... more >
May 10 - Advancement Associate
This position reports to the Director of Advancement and is responsible for managing all donor information, gift processing and reports in the Raiser's Edge database. ... more >
May 10 - Major Gifts Officer
St. Mary’s Food Bank Alliance, the world’s first food bank, is seeking an experienced Major Gifts Officer. The Major Gifts Officer will report to the Chief Philanthropy Officer and be responsible for the planning and execution of a comprehensive Major Gifts program. The ideal candidate will have 5-10 years of progressive experience in a Development Office, with at least 3 years as a Major Gifts Officer. They will have a proven track record of success in planning, implementing and advancing a comprehensive major Gifts program, special consideration will be given to candidates with experience soliciting and stewarding donors and gifts at the 100K+ level. ... more >
May 15 - Setting Yourself Up for Social Media Success
(May 15, 2012) It seems like everyone is looking for the key to social media success and, consequently, the key to translating that into fundraising success. Many of those keys lie in the ability to build a community that will work with you—and for you. ... more >
May 15 - Chapter Boards Lead by Example in Achieving 100 Percent Chapter Board Participation
Thirty-three AFP chapters have led by example and achieved 100 percent board participation in the 2012 Every Member Campaign (EMC). These chapter boards serve as motivation and inspiration to chapter members to make their gifts to the EMC. ... more >
May 8 - Majority of Fundraisers See Salary Increases, While Average Salary Flattens
More than half of respondents to AFP’s Compensation and Benefits Study reported salary increases in 2011, even as the average salary for fundraisers remained about the same. ... more >
May 4 - 2012 AFP Compensation & Benefits Report
AFP's Compensation & Benefits Study provides valuable data on the characteristics of individual fundraisers – backgrounds, experience, and responsibilities – and paints a picture of the current state of the profession. ... more >
May 1 - Creating Volunteer Opportunities—The New Role of Fundraisers
(May 1, 2012) Think your organization’s volunteers and its development office are two separate worlds? Think again, says Emily Davis, author of Fundraising and the Next Generation, new from the AFP Fund Development Series. ... more >