Outstanding Fundraising Professional
This award is designed for an outstanding individual fundraising professional who practices his/her profession in an exemplary manner. This individual must have at least 3 years of professional fundraising experience, demonstrate community leadership, membership in AFP, evidence of continuing professional development and demonstrate personal volunteer and financial support of nonprofit organizations.
Nominations will be considered based on the responses to the following criteria:
- Evidence of career achievements, length of tenure of fundraising background, experience and results, as well as adherence to AFP Code of Ethics.
- Evidence of effective, creative and stimulating leadership.
Description of individual’s commitment to professional development, including AFP certification, AFP Board service, conference participation and professional education.
- Evidence of commitment to fundraising and to philanthropy through volunteer service and financial support of nonprofit organizations.