VERO BEACH – The Association of Fundraising Professionals/Indian River Chapter (AFPIR), established in March 2006, has announced its board of directors for the 2011 year. The board consists of fundraising professionals from a variety of local non-profit organizations. The new board includes:
President: Robyn Orzel, Vero Beach Museum of Art
President-Elect: Cynthia Falardeau, Education Foundation of Indian River County
Vice President: Monique Walker, Indian River State College Foundation
Secretary: Kelley Williams, Indian River Land Trust
Treasurer: Mary-Ruth Foley, McKee Botanical Garden
Past President: Ginny Blossom, CFRE, the Nature Conservancy
Directors:
Kelley Brown, Indian River Habitat for Humanity
Jennifer Jones
Julia Keenan, Indian River Medical Center Foundation
Peggy Gibbs, CFRE, Indian River Habitat for Humanity
Steve Higgins, CFRE, Ketchum
Beverly Smith, VNA & Hospice Foundation
Mary Silva, Literacy Services of Indian River County
Out-going President Ginny Blossom also recognized 2010 board members and volunteers:
Lenora Ritchie, National Philanthropy Day Co-Chairs Kelley Williams and Jennifer Jones, National Philanthropy Day volunteer Tor Jones, and finance volunteer Lorraine Bevins. Special recognition was given to Bob and Ellie McCabe for hosting the recognition event.
The mission of AFPIR is to foster professional development and growth of local fundraising professionals, and to promote high ethical standards in the fundraising profession. To do so, AFPIR offers seminars and programs of interest to those working in the field of fundraising, whether as paid executives or as volunteers.
The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) represents 28,000 fundraisers in more than 185 chapters throughout the world, working to advance philanthropy through advocacy, research, education, and certification programs. It is the originator of the National Philanthropy Day program, the local celebration of which is held each November to honor local philanthropists.
Membership in AFPIR is open to fundraising professionals and non-profit directors throughout Indian River County.
Information: Visit: www.afpindianriver.org.