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Dear AFP colleagues and friends:
My mom passed at the end of May. She was a gentle and kind soul who battled Alzheimer's for more than a decade. She was at home with my Dad up until 15 months ago. When my mother got her diagnosis, she sat every one of her five daughters down, separately, to discuss her wishes. She did not want to be kept at home, she did not want to live with any of her daughters, and she definitely didn't want to be a burden on her beloved husband, Buzz. As the disease ravaged on, Dad valiantly took care of Mom not wanting to let her out of his sight. It was a true battle with Dad to allow Mom to go to a nursing home when the care was too much for his 85 yr old body to handle. This was not the best time to be in care as the pandemic prevented us from visiting Mom in the way we wanted. Mom’s death has me contemplating the relationships and experiences that were curtailed or lost during this global pandemic.
We lost something valuable these past two years. We have not been able to see as many people or travel as much and it won’t be easy to rebuild friendships that withered in the pandemic. We need to push ourselves to make up for those lost connections. Invite a friend out for a walk. Connect with someone you haven’t seen in awhile. Send a message to someone telling them you’ve missed seeing their face. Connect, connect, connect! And, take a vacation and stop working so hard.
I encourage you to keep doing the amazing work you have been doing to help others. I encourage you to find the moments in each day to do something that makes you truly happy. I encourage you to go back out there and start living.
This is my last note as the AFP Nova Scotia Chapter President. Whitney McLean, CFRE is ably replacing me as the President of AFP-NS as my term is done. Thank you for making my year as President so much fun and so rewarding.
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Heather Strickey
President, AFP Nova Scotia
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Message from the president-elect: | |
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Happy June everyone!
For those of you who might not know me, my name is Whitney MacLean and I’m the incoming President of AFP-NS for the 2022-23 board year. I’ve been volunteering with AFP since 2016 and am excited to be taking on this new role with AFP-NS. I look forward to getting to know you all throughout the year.
A special thank you to Heather Strickey for her leadership this past year, she has led us through one of the most unpredictable years we’ve experienced to date and did it all with a smile on her face. Thank you, Heather!
What an exciting month June has been so far, we kicked things off with our 2022 Maritime Fundraising Conference on June 6-7, welcoming over 170 delegates, speakers and sponsors to our ‘virtual’ corner of the world. Over two days we attended sessions that challenged us to think differently, bigger and better, to build a sector that's inclusive, welcoming and impactful.
Thank you to our incredible presenting sponsor Global Philanthropic Canada, we wouldn’t have been able to offer this conference without your continued support. Thank you to all of the sponsors who made #MFC2022 such a success.
To our co-chairs Vanessa Burns and Daisy Cobden, thank you for leading this initiative and thank you to the amazing committee of volunteers who worked tirelessly to bring it to life.
Can’t wait to see what #MFC2023 brings!
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Whitney MacLean
President-elect, AFP Nova Scotia
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Thank you for making the 2022 Maritime Fundraising Conference a success! | |
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Thank you to our delegates, speakers, partners and sponsors for another fabulous MFC! We are especially thankful for our Presenting Sponsor, Global Philanthropic Canada. And hats off to our other sponsors: CanadaHelps, Trellis, Imagine Canada, The Fundraising Lab, The Donor Motivation Program, NSCC Foundation & Alumni Relations, i-Wave, Vanessa Burns Consulting, AFP Canada Foundation for Philanthropy, and Charity Village.
Along with our IDEA theme, we also shone a spotlight on our young professionals and emerging leaders. Our future is in good hands.
For delegates, please know that you can continue to access the Pheedloop platform for 90 days post-MFC. Please take in some of the sessions you might have missed.
And speaking of how we did – we couldn’t have done this without our brilliant co-chairs, Vanessa Burns and Daisy Cobden and our amazing committee members! Thank you!
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Missed your chance to attend? It's not too late! Introducing MFC REPLAY | |
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The buzz from the Maritime Fundraising Conference 2022: Changing IDEAs, presented by Global Philanthropic Canada, continues to ripple through our sector. Comments like, “It’s the best virtual conference I have attended so far.” and “The IDEA content will blow you away.” and “AFP Nova Scotia is, bar-none, THE best AFP Chapter in Canada”…well, the last one, maybe not :)…but the overall impression of MFC 2022 has been overwhelmingly positive from delegates, sponsors, and speakers.
Now is the chance for you or your team to participate. The MFC 2022 Committee is offering a BRAND NEW way to catch up on all the sessions. We’re calling it the “MFC REPLAY”.
For the low price of $120 for members+ and $150 for non-members, you can access all recorded MFC sessions until mid-September. You can even earn up to 14 CFRE education points!
+Member rate includes AFP Members & CAGP Members, Students, and Young Professionals (fundraisers 30 yrs or under).
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Congratulations to the 2022 AFP Nova Scotia Award Recipients! | |
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With so much incredible work happening in our community, it was a challenge to choose the recipients of this year’s AFP Nova Scotia Professional Awards. Thank you to all of the nominees for their dedication and hardwork and once again congratulations to this year’s recipients!
Rising Star: Kathleen Murphy
Professional Fundraiser: Lori Barker
Fundraising Innovation: Nova Scotia’s Community Haul
Youth in Philanthropy: Les Fleurs de Lali
Watch for featured profiles of each of our winners in our upcoming newsletters.
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Webinar: Tactics and Blueprints to Sell Out Your Next Fundraising Event
July 20, 2022 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
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With thanks to our partners at Trellis, Rebecca Alfred, Charity Relationship & Customer Success Lead at Trellis.org, will share her expertise and provide tactics and guides to improve strategies and results.
Sign up today and gain actionable takeaways that will make your next event a huge success.
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Join AFP and CAGP Nova Scotia Mentorship Program | |
This program matches a junior fundraiser with a seasoned professional creating enriching opportunities for one-on-one coaching.
"I'm thoroughly enjoying my time with my mentor. They're not only a wealth of information but someone I can strategize with. What a great program - so happy I joined." -Mentee Jenell Masse, Development Officer - Feed Nova Scotia
If you would like to become a Mentor, email [email protected] for more information!
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Are you interested in studying for your CFRE but don’t want to do it alone? No idea of where to start and how to prepare for the exam? We would love to help you connect with others who want to write their CFRE exam. If there is interest, we can help you form a study group.
Please email Heather Strickey, CFRE, MFA-P at [email protected] to indicate your interest.
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AFP Fundamentals of Fundraising Course
October 1 and 2, 2022
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For those new to fundraising, young professionals, or for those who’d like to get into the fundraising profession, AFP’s introductory 2-day course will cover the basics of fundraising practice and principles at the fundamental level. The course content covers the roles and responsibilities of fundraisers, with emphasis on ethics and responsibilities you are likely to encounter at the beginning of your career.
You will be taught by four of our community’s leading professional fundraisers, CFREs: Liz LeClair, Marnie Tuttle, Sarah Lyon, and Lisa Weatherhead.
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AFP Membership Discount Coupon | In honour of our 62nd Anniversary, AFP will offer a $50 discount to new members joining in the Professional and Associate categories by July 31, 2022. Fill out the membership invitation as usual, but deduct $50 from the total and include the coupon. Memberships are on-par with Canadian dollars. | | |
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New for 2022, AFP Professional Members, Young Professional Members, and small nonprofit organizational memberships receive a $100 credit good on webinars or conference recordings through the AFP Blue Sky/Path Learning Management System (LMS).
2022 AFP Global Webinars
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Donor Services and Gift Processing Coordiantor
Halifax, NS
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Development Officer, Community Partnerships
Western Canada
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Individual and Major Gifts Regional Manager
Atlantic Canada
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Senior Director, Community
Western, Atlantic, Prairies
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Gift Planning Officer
Halifax, NS
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Advancement Officer - Prospect Research
Halifax, NS
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Executive Director
New Brunswick
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Major Gifts Officer
Charlottetown, PE
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Senior Development Officer - Annual Giving
Montreal, QC
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Development Officer - Grants and Foundations
Halifax, NS
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Development Officer, Major Gifts and Planned Giving
Halifax, NS
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Development Officer
Halifax, NS
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Visit our website for a full listing of current postings or to share your own opening. | | |
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AFP in Canada -- Vision Statement
To stimulate a world of generosity and positive social good through fundraising best practice.
AFP in Canada -- Mission Statement
The Association of Fundraising Professionals empowers individuals and organizations to practice ethical fundraising through professional education, networking, research and advocacy.
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