Bursaries and Scholarships

Your chapter supports you!

We offer a variety of annual bursaries and scholarships to help you develop your skills and achieve your goals.

For more information on these opportunities, please contact Megan Henshaw.

CFRE Refresher Course Bursary

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Join us for an opportunity to review the main components of a complete fundraising program to assist in preparing for the CFRE Examination.

The CFRE Online Refresher Course will take place on February 27 & 28, 2024 from 12-4 p.m. both days.

Highlights

  • $300 value
  • 5 busaries available in 2024
  • Completion of the course earns you eight CFRE credits

Criteria

  • Open to both AFP Golden Horseshoe members and non-members
  • Must be employed as: a fundraising professional; an Executive Director or Consultant that spends at 20% of their time on fundraising; or as consultant that spends 50% of their fundraising for other organizations
  • Only one application per organization
  • Must demonstrate financial need on the part of your organization and/or a limited professional development budget
  • NOT available to anyone who has received a bursary in the last calendar year

Recipient Commitments

  • Attend the entire conference
  • Complete a brief evaluation report at the end of the course (funds provided once report is received)
  • Consider volunteering on an AFP Golden Horseshoe committee

Application Process

Applications for this scholarship are now open. Applications will close on January 19, 2024.

Chamberlain Scholarship

Attend ICON, the most-recognized fundraising conference in the world.

The 2024 AFP ICON will be held in Toronto from April 7-9, 2024.

Highlights

  • $2,000 towards expenses such as travel, accommodation, meals (funds are provided following attendance at the conference)
  • Plus, the AFP Foundation for Philanthropy will cover the conference fees less $10 USD
  • 1 scholarship available annually

Criteria

  • Only open to AFP Golden Horseshoe members
  • Must have at least 5 years full time experience as a professional fundraiser
  • Must be employed as: a fundraising professional; an Executive Director or Consultant that spends at 20% of their time on fundraising; or as consultant that spends 50% of their fundraising for other organizations
  • Only one application per organization
  • Must demonstrate financial need on the part of your organization and/or a limited professional development budget
  • NOT available to anyone who has previously attended ICON

Recipient Commitments

  • Attend the entire conference
  • Complete a brief evaluation report at the end of the conference (funds provided once report is received)
  • Consider volunteering on an AFP Golden Horseshoe committee

Application Process

Applications for this bursary closed on October 31, 2023. Thank you to everyone who applied! The committee will inform successful applicants by early December. If you have any questions, please contact Megan at macleod.megan@aol.com.

History

The Chamberlain Scholarship honours Ralph Chamberlain, CFRE, a long time fundraiser and supporter of AFP. Special thanks to the AFP Foundation for Philanthropy for supporting this opportunity.

Fundamentals of Fundraising Bursary

The Fundamentals of Fundraising course is ideal for those new to fundraising, or for those seeking their CFRE designation.  This bursary defrays the course fee substantially.

Highlights

  • $300 bursary value 
  • 3 bursaries available in 2023
  • Completion of the course earns 16 CFRE credits

Criteria

  • Open to members and non-members
  • Must be employed in fundraising or interested in working in the profession
  • Only one application per organization
  • Must demonstrate financial need on the part of your organization and/or a limited professional development budget
  • NOT available to anyone who received a bursary in the last calendar year

Recipient Commitments

  • Complete the entire course
  • Submit a brief report once course is completed
  • Consider serving on an AFP Golden Horseshoe volunteer committee for a one year term

Application Process

Applications for this bursary closed on September 28, 2023. Thank you to everyone who applied! 

IDEA Membership Bursary

Does your organization support equity-seeking communities?  You may be eligible for a free AFP membership.

We’re offering four (4) free memberships valued at $360 ($285 + $75 chapter dues) each for professionals serving non-profit organizations within our region whose mission and focus is to support equity-seeking communities.

Thank you to the AFP Foundation for Philanthropy-Canada and Every Member Campaign donors who made two of these membership bursaries possible.

Criteria

To be considered for this bursary you must:

  • Work at an organization that support equity-seeking communities
  • Fit the criteria for either a Professional or Association Membership (see details below)
  • Not have received a bursary from AFP Golden Horseshoe in the last calendar year
  • Confirm this is the only application from your organization
  • Submit the application by the deadline

Membership Types Available

You must belong to one of the following membership types in order to qualify for this bursary.

Professional: For individuals working as professional fundraisers and/or who are responsible for a part of the fundraising process in their organization.

Associate: For individuals or volunteers who are engaged in fields related to fundraising, have mutual interests with fundraising professionals, or who support professional fundraising efforts.

In both cases, members must uphold the Donor Bill of Rights and the AFP Code of Ethical Principles and Standards.

Application Procedure

Applications are now closed.  Thank you to everyone who applied! Memberships were awarded in September. If you have any questions, please contact Megan at macleod.megan@aol.com.

New to the Profession Scholarship

An exciting way to accelerate your career if you are transitioning to fundraising from another career or sector! 

The New to the Profession Scholarship offers a unique opportunity to fast-track your learning, expertise and network as a fundraising professional.

Highlights

The 2023 scholarship is presented in partnership with Miller Thomson and will include:

  • Free one year AFP Golden Horseshoe membership sponsored by Miller Thomson
  • Complimentary registration to three AFP Golden Horseshoe Educational Series events sponsored by the AFP Golden Horseshoe Chapter
  • Opportunity for individual “meet and greet” sessions with the AFP Board Member(s)
  • Opportunity to connect with Miller Thomson (scholarship sponsor) for a “meet and greet” 

Criteria

  • Must be employed as a fundraising professional
  • Must have less than five years of experience as a fundraising professional
  • NOT available to anyone who received a bursary or scholarship from AFP Golden Horseshoe in 2022

Application Process

Applications are now closed.  Thank you to everyone who applied! The committee will review all eligible applications and notify applicants of its decision shortly.

If you have any questions, please contact Megan at macleod.megan@aol.com.

Thank You

A big thank you to Miller Thomson for their generous support of this scholarship.

AFP Congress Bursaries

Let us help you get inspired!  This bursary will help defray the costs of attending AFP’s annual three day fundraising conference in Toronto.

Highlights

  • 4 bursaries of $700 each are available

  • Learn best practices from the world’s most respected fundraisers, network with colleagues from across Canada and develop key professional skills at AFP Congress

Criteria

  • Must be employed as a fundraising professional, or as an Executive Director or Consultant that spends at 20% of their time on fundraising
  • Only one application per organization
  • Must demonstrate financial need on the part of your organization and/or a limited professional development budget
  • NOT available to anyone who received a bursary last calendar year

Recipient Commitments

  • Attend the entire conference
  • Complete a brief evaluation report at the end of the conference (funds provided once report is received)
  • Agree to serve on an AFP Golden Horseshoe committee/board for one year should an opportunity be available

Application Process

2022 bursaries have been awarded.  AFP Congress 2023 has been cancelled.  Opportunities to apply for this bursary will be available when AFP Congress returns.