2026 Ten Star/Ten Star Gold/IDEA Champion Application
  • 2026 Chapter Ten Star (Gold) & IDEA Champion Application
    Deadline for Submission: February 2, 2026
  • Completing This Application:
     
    Application Requirement Tracker: Please check to be sure you are familiar with the revised requirements for the 2026 designations.
     
    To refamiliarize yourself with the purpose of these chapter designations please reference an overview of either the Ten Star (Gold) or IDEA Champion designation.
     
    You must complete the full application. Each section will specify (*) which questions are relavent to which designation for your knowledge. If you reply 'no' to a question that is required for a designation your chapter is not pursuing you will not be asked for more information.
     
    Ten Star Requirements - 8
    Ten Star Gold Requirements - 16 (includes the 8 Ten Star)
    IDEA Champion Requirements - 5
     
  • Part 1. Baseline Goals for Ten Star AND Ten Star Gold

    *Ten Star/Ten Star Gold
  • The chapter met the December 15, 2024 deadline for the 2025 Chapter Leadership Form and completed the balance of the Accord process by January 15, 2025. The individual(s) leading the completion of the Accord process reviewed it with the full board during a live meeting.*
  • The chapter participated in the 2025 Chapter IMPACT Campaign for the AFP Foundation for Philanthropy. This is a contribution from the chapter budget. (Check chapter status below)*

  • 2025 Chapter Impact gift Participants

  • 100% of the Chapter Board Participated in the 2025 Be The Cause Campaign/Every Member Campaign. (Check chapter status below)*

  • 2025 100% Chapter Board Giving Participants

  • The Chapter Board discussed and created a written plan for the 2025 chapter priorities. Those priorities were captured as a set of annual goals or strategic plan.*
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  • IDEA Integration - For 2025 the chapter established who on the chapter board would take responsibility for moving the chapter’s IDEA priorities forward. The chapter board shared these priorities as well as an explanation of IDEA with chapter members during a live meeting. The chapter board has also provided a safe space for chapter members to ask questions or share concerns about the goals. (*Also required for IDEA Champion)*
  • Elevate Member Experience priority - At least two members of your chapter board attended one of the quarterly IDEA Chair Network Zoom sessions and one other virtual or in-person session offered by AFP Global specifically for chapter leaders.*
  • Revolutionize Education and Professional Development priority - Offered relevant fundraising education to chapter membership at least quarterly.*
  • Enhance Global Reach and Impact priority - The chapter held an organized, live, virtual or in-person event, webinar or activity in 2025 that focused on the importance of ethics and ethical fundraising.*

  • Part 2: IDEA Integration Across Strategic Priorities

    *Ten Star Gold/IDEA Champion

  • The chapter created OR worked on implementation of a previously-created written IDEA plan in 2025 to increase participation of diverse individuals, groups or organizations.*
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  • The chapter’s Board passed or reaffirmed a Board resolution that defines the chapter’s commitment to IDEA and also defines IDEA for the fundraising community that their chapter serves. The resolution is to be reviewed every year, shared with chapter members, and the definition of IDEA is used in chapter materials.*
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  • The chapter held an organized virtual or in-person event, webinar or activity in 2025 that focused on IDEA.*
  • The chapter encouraged members to update demographic information on their member account through www.afpglobal.org, including (but not limited to) sharing AFP Global messaging on the importance of this data.*
  • Part 3. Elevate Member Experience
    *Ten Star Gold
  • The chapter held a planned program or National Philanthropy Day® live event in 2025 where local philanthropists, volunteers, etc. were honored, or conducted an outreach program in 2025 designed to encourage public awareness and understanding of philanthropy.*

  • Part 4. Revolutionize Education & Professional Development

    *Ten Star Gold

  • The chapter held an organized virtual or in-person event or activity that either focused on or promoted the importance of certification (CFRE or ACFRE) in 2025.*
  • Part 5. Enhance Global Reach & Impact
    *Ten Star Gold
  • The chapter secured partnerships or sponsorships with external organizations that contribute to the chapter's core initiatives.*
  • Part 6. Overall
    *Ten Star Gold
  • When communicating directly or through social media to member or non-member audiences, proactively share positive stories demonstrating ethical behavior across the fundraising landscape.*

  • AFP Global IDEA Principles
    (Acknowledge below)

  • All nomination forms must be submitted to AFP Global on or before February 2, 2026. Receipt of the application will be acknowledged to the submitter via e-mail.  If you do not receive a confirmation of receipt, please contact AFP Global to verify your materials arrived by the deadline. Please do not send any materials related to this application by seperate email.  Any disputes to the designations awarded must be received at AFP Global by March 10, 2026.
     
    If you have any questions please contact: chapter.tenstar@afpglobal.org
     
     
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