The Association of Fundraising Professionals, University of Oregon Chapter (AFP-UO)

Students volunteer their time and knowledge to gain professional experience and make a difference in the community

The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) (http://www.afpnet.org) works to advance philanthropy through advocacy, research, education and certification programs.  The association fosters development and growth of fundraising professionals and promotes high ethical standards in the fundraising profession.

In 2006, the University of Oregon was invited by AFP as one of only five universities to participate in the AFP Collegiate Chapter program.  This UO chapter is composed of both graduate and undergraduate students many from the nonprofit management certificate and nonprofit administration minor programs. It is open to all students in the university who are interested in fundraising.

Members of the UO chapter select fundraising projects that meet part of the requirements for being an established chapter and help contribute to the development of local nonprofits.  The UO chapter has worked with local nonprofits such as Huerto de la Familia (http://huertodelafamilia.org),  Special Olympics (http://www.soor.org), Association Siempre Amigos, Cascades Raptor Center (http://www.eraptors.org), the Eugene Symphony (http://www.eugenesymphony.org), and LEAD (http://leadteens.tripod.com/).

To find out what AFP-UO is currently doing and how you can get involved, please contact Erika Takeo, etakeo@uoregon.edu,for the next meeting day, time and location. Visit our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/AFPUOregon.   The group will meet either weekly or bi-weekly during school terms.