EmailMe Form - IDEA Fellowship Application

About the Program

AFP Massachusetts is committed to diversifying the development field. The Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access program (IDEA) is designed to help young fundraisers in their careers and their roles as fundraisers to have a positive impact on the missions they support. AFP solicits five fellowships annually for a two-year program that includes complimentary AFP MA programs, training and networking in year one and mentoring support in year two.

AFP defines diversity as a core value. It is an inclusive concept encompassing, without limitation, race, color, ethnicity, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation or identity, religion, nationality, age, economic class, education level, language, physical, mobility and ability, geography, and marital and parental status. The state of being diverse means having the broadest possible representation of individuals, experiences, and perspectives in all-encompassing terms.

Applications are due by December 15.

Please attest that you meet eligibility requirements (check boxes to attest): *

Meets the Chapter's definition of diversity noted above

Is employed by a 501(c)(3) organization. Priority will be given to those with an organizational budget of $3M and under.

Has support of the immediate supervisor and executive team

Has availability and commitment to participate in the programs offered by the Chapter

Agrees that benefits of the Fellowship are not transferable to other persons. Programs that a fellow is unable to attend will be forfeited

General Applicant Information

Name *

First Last

Work Email *

Home Email *

Preferred Phone Number *

Organization Name *

Your Title *

Work Address *

Street Address City State / Province / Region Postal / Zip Code Country / Region

Position Start Date *

Background Information

How long have you been in fundraising? *

State the diverse background or experience with which you identify? *

How did you enter the development field? *

What are your career aspirations? *

How do you think your participation in this fellowship program will enhance your professional skills and impact your organization? Please include information about fundraising topics you would like to learn more about (example: major gifts or direct mail). *

How did you learn about this fellowship program?

Your Organization's Information

Mission Statement *

Year founded *

Website address *

What is the size of your organization's annual budget ($)? *

What is the size of your organization's fundraising goal ($)? *

Total revenue raised from contributions, grants and sponsorships ($) *

Number of full-time employees *

Number of part-time employees *

Primary community your organization serves *

Professional Experience

Current resume

Applicant Commitment

If accepted as an IDEA Fellow, I understand that I am expected to participate fully in the IDEA Program as described. I further understand that if I leave my organization during the fellowship I will endeavor to continue my involvement in the program. Upon completion of the Fellows program, I will put forth my best efforts to remain an active AFP member. Signed:

Name *

First Last

Date Time *

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