Fisher Fellows Program
The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) Greater Detroit Chapter Fisher Fellows program is supported through the generosity of the Marjorie S. Fisher Fund of the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan to educate and empower the future generation of fundraisers in the region.
Fisher Fellows will receive the following benefits over a one year period:
- Membership in the Association of Fundraising Professionals Greater Detroit Chapter
- Financial assistance to attend up to six chapter sponsored monthly programs
- Inclusion in the Mentorship AFP program
Fisher Fellows will be fully supported in attending up to six educational opportunities and an additional six seminar-style teleconferences that will include topics such as:
- Annual Giving
- Special Events
- Major Gifts
- Making the Ask
- Grant Writing
- Stewardship
A limited number of fellowships are available. For consideration applicants must:
- Be currently employed in a fundraising capacity at a local non-profit organization located in the City of Detroit or serving a constituency in the City of Detroit
- Be under age 30 or, if over age 30, have two years or less of professional fundraising experience
- Not be a current AFP member
Those working in small organizations with limited development support are encouraged to apply.
