AFP Canada is a leading national voice for fundraising professionals who are vital in advancing charitable work. Formed in 2017, AFP Canada was created to complement AFP Global’s work. Its mandate is uniquely focused on Canadian government relations and communications, and important national priorities like Truth and Reconciliation. AFP Canada’s work is guided by its joint strategic plan with the AFP Foundation for Philanthropy – Canada.
3,000 AFP members in Canada raise funds to support the arts, culture, shelters, emergency services, healthcare, education, reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples, and social justice. They enjoy the many membership benefits offered by AFP Global and their chapters. They also benefit from AFP Canada’s advocacy, our efforts to raise the profile of the fundraising profession, and our work on identifying and taking meaningful actions on Truth and Reconciliation.
The AFP Canada board of directors is a working board seeking active participation, committee involvement, and a desire to elevate the profession. Board members are expected to maintain their AFP membership, adhere to the AFP Code of Ethics, attend 75% of all board meetings, and consider a donation to the AFP Foundation for Philanthropy – Canada in alignment with personal giving goals.
AFP Canada is committed to the principles of IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Access). Examples of how AFP Canada embeds IDEA into its work can be found in this article. As part of that commitment, we require board members to take anti-racism training, the cost of which is paid by AFP Canada. We strive to create a welcoming and diverse board where all members feel they belong, feel heard, and are appreciated for their unique contributions.
Special consideration will be given to people from different sectors (arts, health, education, consultant/agency etc.), organization size, backgrounds, races, languages, religions, and communities across Canada.
Nominations are being accepted until Wednesday, August 28, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. EDT.
2024 AFP Canada Nominating Committee
Ken Mayhew, AFP Canada Past Chair
Rea Ganesh, AFP Canada Chair-Elect
Jennifer Johnstone, AFP Canada Chair
Marc Lapointe, CFRE, New Brunswick Chapter
Juniper Locilento, MPNL, CFRE, Ottawa Chapter
Katherine Pui, Greater Vancouver Chapter
Contact Lisa Davey, lisa.davey@afpglobal.org for more information.
