In partnership with the Association of Fundraising Professionals Foundation for Philanthropy – Canada

Background

James Julien was a gifted and well-loved fundraiser who died suddenly at the age of 38 in February 2009. Founder of Public Outreach, a face-to-face fundraising company serving dozens of non-profit groups, James had also worked at World Vision, Greenpeace and other organizations during his fundraising career. 

The James Julien Conference Scholarship has been established by friends and colleagues of James Julien, in partnership with the Association of Fundraising Professionals Foundation for Philanthropy – Canada, to honour James' love of learning, training, networking and mentoring by offering a new fundraising professional an excellent educational experience they or their organization could otherwise not afford.

Criteria for applicants:

This scholarship is offered to staff fundraisers working for non-profit organizations in the Greater Toronto Area who: 

• have been working in the voluntary sector for less than five years
• spend at least 50% of their time on fundraising activities
• have never attended the AFP Congress in Toronto
• work for organizations raising less than $5 million annually in private donations. 

Applicants of all ages and backgrounds who meet the above criteria are encouraged to apply. 

The AFP Congress Scholarship includes:

• Full Conference Registration
• Introduction to a conference mentor
• AFP membership dues paid in Greater Toronto Chapter for one year
• $200 gift certificate to the AFP Book Booth at Congress 

Deadline: All applications must be received by November 7, 2011. Please send your completed APPLICATION FORM by email to: info@afptoronto.org