Call for Applications for John A. Davis Scholarship
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The John A. Davis Scholarship is intended to promote the professional advancement of an experienced development professional who adheres to the AFP Code of Ethics and wants to gain new or more in-depth knowledge in the field of fundraising.
Preference will be given to a member or active participant in either the Dallas or Fort Worth Metro AFP Chapter.
The John A. Davis Scholarship is not intended for AFP events for which there are already scholarships such as the D/FW AFP Philanthropy Conference or the AFP International Conference on Fundraising.
This scholarship is intended for use within the year after it is granted. Applicants are encouraged to be as detailed as possible in describing the educational event or type of training they will pursue with the scholarship. One scholarship will be awarded for up to $1,000.
The committee will evaluate candidates in the following areas:
- Professionalism — adherence to the AFP Code of Ethics
- Experience and qualifications — an experienced fund raiser who is committed to the nonprofit sector and the ideals of philanthropy
- Financial Support — preference given to an individual who has financial need, perhaps because of salary structure, but financial need is not a primary consideration
- Agency — consideration given to applicants who are committed to small agencies and are thereby limited in terms of funds for continuing education for staff or more generous salaries
- Volunteerism — applicant's experience in the community as a volunteer
The deadline for this year's application is August 1, 2010.
For questions please contact either of the following:
- Carolyn Martchenke at
or 817-504-4747
- Jan Zeigler, CFRE, at
or 940-321-2780
Applications should be emailed to
, or mailed to Jan Zeigler, CFRE, 111 Oak Tree Lane, Hickory Creek, TX 75065 to be received by August 1, 2010.
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
For more information email
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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.
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