Welcome to the Calgary & Area Chapter
AFP Calgary & Area Chapter was founded in 1996 and has now nearly 400 active AFP members, who serve as development directors, fundraising consultants, grant writers, volunteer fundraisers, foundation executive and other individuals dedicated to fundraising and philanthropy.
AFP Calgary & Area has regular scheduled lunch meeting featuring local speakers and topic relevant to your every day work. The chapter also offers education and networking opportunities such as Banff Compass, National Philanthropy Day luncheon, audio conferences and CFRE study groups to help meet the needs of fundraisers at all levels.
Every Member Campaign: Help AFP Calgary & Area reach our goal for 2012 Donate Now.
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Jan 25 - Revenue Development Officer – Major Gifts & Gift Planning
Who we are:
At the Canadian Cancer Society, we offer you a place where you can use your talent to make a difference – a place where you can help save lives while fulfilling your own. We are Canada’s largest health charity, committed to making cancer history (all 200 types) and we are looking for a permanent full-time focused, Revenue Development Officer – Major Gifts & Gift Planning in our Calgary office to help make that happen. ... more >
Jan 25 - DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT
Alberta Ballet is one of the largest arts organizations in Alberta and is a cultural
ambassador for our province around the world. Alberta Ballet is currently expanding its
operations and is seeking a dynamic leader in the area of Fund Development.
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Jan 25 - Director of Communications and Marketing
The Mustard Seed is a Christian not-for-profit organization that delivers basic services, housing, and employment to
those in need, and partners with the community to address the root causes of poverty.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Director of Communications and Marketing provides leadership, direction and management to the provincial
communications and marketing team, with staff based in both the Calgary and Edmonton Mustard Seed offices.
As Director of Communications and Marketing you are committed to ensuring that the mission and vision of The
Mustard Seed are actively pursued within the Communications and Marketing Team as it supports the
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Jan 24 - Director of Development - Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering
The Office of Advancement at the Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering is seeking an experienced fundraising professional to join their team in the role of Director of Development. As one of 12 staff in the Faculty’s Office of Advancement, the Director will report to the Executive Director of Advancement and serve on the Advancement senior management team. The successful candidate will prepare, implement and manage the annual and long-range development plan and will supervise a staff of five development professionals. The Director will also manage a portfolio of major gifts prospects in support of mining innovation, one of the key priority funding areas for the Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering.
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Jan 24 - Chapter Development Coordinator/Fundraiser, Alberta
The Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of Canada (CCFC) is a national charitable organization dedicated to finding the cure for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) through funding research and providing education and awareness about these diseases. Over $71 million has been invested in research to date. More information is available at www.ccfc.ca ... more >
Jan 26 - How to give to the AFP Foundation for Philanthropy - Canada
The AFP Foundation for Philanthropy - Canada offers a range of convenient giving options. Select the option that's best for you! ... more >
Jan 24 - Making Online Giving Easier and More Fun
(Jan. 24, 2012) When someone clicks on your homepage “donate” button, is making a gift an inspiring journey or a chore? Here are some suggested best practices for engaging supporters online. ... more >
Jan 17 - Overall Giving Returns to Pre-Recession Levels, Study Finds
(Jan. 17, 2012) Total giving for the first 11 months of 2011 is 1.4 percent ahead of the same period in 2007, according to Blackbaud. ... more >
Jan 10 - Key Trends for the Nonprofit Sector in 2012
(Jan. 10, 2012) What trends will have the biggest impact on the nonprofit sector in 2012? According to Convio, it’s the maturation of social media and mobile giving, a greater role for peer-to-peer engagement, and a move toward donors dictating the terms of interactions. ... more >
Jan 4 - Important Announcement - Database Conversion
To convert to a new member database, AFP will soon have to turn off all operations related to our old database, except for foundation contributions, for a period in January, official dates to be determined shortly. ... more >
