VERO BEACH — The Association of Fundraising Professionals, Indian River Chapter (AFP-IR) recently named Peggy Gibbs the 2010 Chamberlain Scholar. Ms. Gibbs is the Development Manager for the Indian River Habitat for Humanity.
Annually, AFP-IR sends a chapter-nominated Chamberlain Scholar to the AFP International Conference. The nominee must be a fundraiser who has never attended an AFP Conference. The $500 scholarship enabled Ms. Gibbs to attend the AFP International Conference in Baltimore, Maryland. The purpose of the AFP Scholarship is to promote and enhance the professional development of fund development professionals in Indian River County and encourage involvement and membership in the AFP-IR chapter.
Sponsored by the AFP Foundation for Philanthropy, the Chamberlain Scholarship honors the memory of Ralph E. Chamberlain, CFRE, a founding member of the Greater New York Chapter and a longtime supporter of the Foundation.
The Association of Fundraising Professionals – Indian River Chapter (AFP-IR) is made up of professional fundraisers who represent more than 85 non-profit organizations in Indian River County. The AFP-IR exists to foster the development and growth of fundraising professionals and the profession, to promote high ethical behavior in the fundraising profession and to preserve and enhance philanthropy volunteerism. Members of AFP-IR are motivated by an inner drive to improve the quality of life through the causes they serve.
To learn more about the Association of Fundraising Professionals visit: www.afpindianriver.afpnet.org
