Scholarship Opportunities

The J. Scott Buchanan New Member Scholarship

The AFP Greater Dallas Chapter offers new member scholarships to Executive Directors, Development Officers, and other staff of small nonprofit organizations in honor and memory of J. Scott Buchanan in recognition of his commitment and service to encourage excellence in those engaged in the profession of fund raising. awarded over a three-year period. The award covers full local and international dues for the first year, two-thirds dues for the second year, and one-third dues for the third year.

Special consideration is given to individuals with organizations that serve minority/ethnic constituencies. Eligibility is extended to individuals with nonprofit organizations that have annual operating budgets not exceeding $500,000 at the time of application, have clear and distinct missions, and have been in operation for at least one year.

New Member Scholarship Application

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About James Scott Buchanan (1937-2009)

Raised in Kingsville, Texas, Scott Buchanan held a bachelor's degree from North Texas State College (now the University of North Texas), a master's degree in counseling psychology from East Texas State University (now Texas A&M - Commerce), and a master's degree and doctorate in public administration from Nova/Southeastern University. Buchanan's first job after college was as a general assignment reporter and education editor for the Dallas Morning News. He later became an advertising and public relations executive in Dallas and worked as a publicist for Southern Methodist University. Following graduate studies, he joined the development staff at Austin College in Sherman, where he became assistant president, vice president of advancement, and associate professor of communications arts. He later founded his own consulting practice in fund raising, management, and public relations, J. Scott Buchanan and Associates. He was past-president of the Greater Dallas Chapter AFP, a member and officer of the Association of Fund Raising Council, a member of Partnership in Planned Giving, and a partner in the International Advancement Counsel. He was honored as the 2003 Outstanding Fundraising Executive by the Greater Dallas Chapter AFP.