The Association of Fundraising Professionals Greater Louisville Chapter funds educational scholarships to encourage participation in professional education courses and to help individuals serving nonprofit organizations develop their knowledge and skill in fundraising. All members, regardless of level of experience, are eligible to apply for these scholarships. The Greater Louisville Chapter awards scholarships on a rolling basis during a calendar year. Funds will be awarded until the deadline is reached, or until funds are depleted. Please apply as early as possible and allow at least 60 days to process your application.
General Rules for Scholarship
-The scholarship recipient is responsible for any additional fees incurred from making changes to their reservations.
-Scholarships are nontransferable.
-Scholarship recipient agrees that if they do not attend the program for which they’ve received a scholarship, scholarship recipient will reimburse AFP Greater Louisville the full amount of the scholarship funds they or any organization received.
-AFP Greater Louisville Chapter will award scholarships that are up to $500 per recipient and intended to help you increase your professional competency in areas directly related to fundraising.
-The recipient is responsible for paying any additional amount.
The uses for these funds will typically include:
-Regional or national training/education conference, workshop or course that is directly related to your fundraising responsibilities. The opportunity can be offered by any organization, not just AFP. (This scholarship does not include attendance for AFP International Conference; please see our other scholarship opportunities for this area.)
-Professional development or training that may involve travel to one or more peer organizations (regionally or nationally) for onsite visits to learn about their best practices and improve your skills as a fundraiser and manager.
-Any other opportunities to increase your professional competency in fundraising.
Deadline
-We accept applications throughout the year, as needed, and as funds allow. Please apply as early as possible and allow at least 60 days to process your application.
Requirements to Apply
-Member of AFP Chapter for at least one year.
-Preference (not required) given to applicants who have served/are serving on a chapter committee.
-Preference (not required) is given to applicants who are employed by organizations with a total budget of under $5 million.
-Preference will be given to those applicants who have not previously received scholarship support from the chapter in the past two years.
-Endorsement/reference from your current supervisor and a copy of your current resume.
-Application must be received at least 60 days in advance in order to be considered.
Requirement After Award
-Write and submit an article of 500 words for publication in the chapter’s newsletter about your experience.
Reimbursement
-You are reimbursed for expenses based on the presentation of valid receipts. Please allow 2 weeks before a check is issued. The total may not exceed the amount of the scholarship; if the total is less than the amount of the scholarship, the net difference is kept by AFP Greater Louisville.
-You may use the scholarship funds toward registration/course fees, travel, or lodging (room and taxes only, not for internet or other special fees). You may not use the scholarship for meals or beverages.
-Fill out the online scholarship form.
-Application and all attachments are reviewed as they are submitted. Please allow 60 days for review of your application.