Student AFP Chapter Calling for Proposals from Dane County Nonprofits

The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) at UW-Madison is a collegiate chapter of the international AFP organization. The chapter's mission is to work with local non-profit organizations to help them maximize their effectiveness and to expose current students to meaningful work. 

The collegiate chapter of AFP is interested in Dane County WI based projects in which its student members can assist with and learn about a variety of
topics related to non-profits. Projects related to the development of fundraising events and/or awareness campaigns or events are strongly preferred. Event planning allows the members the greatest exposure to the diversity of work involved in fundraising, from marketing and outreach to donor and sponsorship requests. Projects serve not only as a way for the chapter to assist an organization in the community, but also as a learning experience for students. Students in the chapter are not fundraising professionals, but students interested in the non-profit world with varying levels of skills and expertise. 

Currently, students are looking for opportunities to assist in a project beginning during the Fall 2011 semester and continuing through the Spring semester.  Projects will ideally end between March and April, but please keep in mind that UW Madison students have spring break March 31st- April 8th. If you have interest in having students work on fundraising opportunities on behalf of your organization, please review
guidelines, complete the form, and email it to afp.wisc@gmail.com by August 19, 2011.

Project guidelines:

1. Application deadline is Friday, August 19, 2011.

2. Applicants will be notified by Friday, September 9, 2011 for apotential interview.

3. Applications will be judged based on three criteria: learning opportunities for students, clarity of proposal (including description of tasks in project application), and feasibility.

4. Applicants must be willing to hold regular meetings with the student chapter. These meetings can occur either on or off campus, depending on the
needs of the organization.

5. If selected, applicants must be able to present an overview of their organization and project outline at our October chapter meeting (exact date TBD in consultation with selected organization).

 
A  Frequently Asked Questions document is attached as part of the application. If you have any additional questions, email the AFP Student Chapter at: afp.wisc@gmail.com.


 

Attention UW-Madison Students Looking for Leadership Opportunities

Looking for Leadership Opportunities? Interested in becoming involved in the local community? Passionate about nonprofits?

Attend the Association of Fundraising Professionals Chapter Kickoff on Monday, October 5 at 6pm in the Red Gym to learn more!

The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) at UW-Madison is a new collegiate chapter affiliated with the international AFP organizations and the UW Center for Nonprofits. Our chapter is comprised of both graduate and undergraduate students. Our mission is to work with local non-profit organizations to help them maximize their effectiveness and to expose current students to meaningful work.

This year, students will assist two local nonprofits with exciting fundraising events. We are helping the Literacy Network plan their 5th Annual Literacy 24/7 Fundraiser and the Liberian Assistance Program their public screening of the film, Pray the Back to Hell. These are great opportunities to become involved with local causes and develop your leadership skills.

If you interested in learning more, please attend our Kickoff Meeting on Monday, October 5th at 6pm in the Red Gym.

We plan on ordering pizza for the event so let Jessica (collura@wisc.edu) know if you plan on attending. However, feel free to attend even if you don’t RSVP!