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ASSOCIATION OF FUNDRAISING PROFESSIONALS-GREATER AZ CHAPTER

SCOTTSDALE, AZ · EIN 860338610 · Form 990EZ · FY2022 · Micro (<$100K) · community.afpnet.org
revenue
$100K
expenses
$103K
net assets
$42K
employees
mission · from form 990

EDUCATE PROFESSIONAL NONPROFIT FUNDRAISERS

profile · synthesized from sources

Professional association for fundraising practitioners in the Greater Arizona region, affiliated with the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) Global. Supports ethical fundraising through education, networking, and advocacy. Provides members with professional development resources, access to research, and local chapter benefits including events and mentoring programs.

named programs · 4 · from sources

what they call their work

AFP Connect
Online forum for fundraising professionals to share knowledge, ask questions, and discuss industry challenges and best practices
Advocacy and Public Policy Engagement
Initiatives to influence federal policies affecting nonprofits, including protecting nonprofit nonpartisanship and opposing harmful regulatory changes
Mentoring Programs
Chapter and global mentoring initiatives connecting experienced fundraisers with emerging professionals
Professional Development Webinars
Complimentary and premium webinars offering continuing education for fundraisers at all experience levels
activities · 5 groups

what they do

  • Philanthropy Data & Sector Advocacy Briefings 10 activities
    • Dissemination of Fundraising Research and Information
      The organization hosts presentations, such as the Giving USA Report presentation, to inform members about trends and data in philanthropy and compiles information on activism impacting the nonprofit sector for its members.
    • Giving USA Report Presentation
      The organization hosts an annual presentation of the Giving USA Report, providing insights into philanthropic trends and data to its members and the broader community.
    • Giving USA Report Presentation
      The organization hosts a presentation of the Giving USA Report to inform its members and the community about trends and data in philanthropy.
    • Giving USA Report Presentation
      The organization hosts a presentation of the Giving USA Report, offering insights into philanthropic trends and data to its members and the broader community.
    • Giving USA Report Presentation
      The organization hosts a presentation of the Giving USA Report, offering insights into philanthropic trends and data to its members and the broader community.
    • Information Dissemination on Nonprofit Sector Activism
      The organization compiles and shares information on activism impacting the nonprofit sector, primarily sourced from the National Council for Nonprofits, with its members.
    • Information Dissemination on Nonprofit Sector Activism
      The organization compiles and shares information regarding activism impacting the nonprofit sector, primarily from the National Council for Nonprofits, to keep its members informed.
    • Information Dissemination on Nonprofit Sector Activism
      The organization compiles and shares information regarding activism impacting the nonprofit sector, primarily sourced from the National Council for Nonprofits, with its members.
    • Information Dissemination on Nonprofit Sector Activism
      The organization compiles and shares information on activism impacting the nonprofit sector, primarily from the National Council for Nonprofits, to keep its members informed.
    • Specialized knowledge events and report presentations
      Hosts events such as the Giving USA Report presentation on August 6, 2026, at the Phoenix Art Museum, offering members access to key philanthropic data and insights.
  • Fundraising Professional Development 9 activities
    • Annual state and national fundraising conferences
      Organizes an annual state conference scheduled for June 25-26, 2026, and the AFP International Conference on Fundraising (AFP ICON) each spring, which gathers over 3,500 professionals to discuss trends and issues in fundraising and philanthropy.
    • Education workshops and skill-building sessions
      Hosts regular education workshops, including a scheduled session on May 19, 2026, designed to build practical and theoretical skills for experienced fundraising practitioners.
    • International Conference on Fundraising (AFP ICON)
      The organization organizes the AFP International Conference on Fundraising (AFP ICON) annually, bringing together over 3,500 fundraising professionals to discuss current trends and issues in fundraising and philanthropy.
    • International Conference on Fundraising (AFP ICON)
      The organization organizes the AFP International Conference on Fundraising (AFP ICON) annually, bringing together over 3,500 fundraising professionals to discuss current trends and issues in fundraising and philanthropy.
    • International Conference on Fundraising (AFP ICON)
      The organization organizes the AFP International Conference on Fundraising (AFP ICON) annually, bringing together over 3,500 fundraising professionals to discuss current trends and issues in fundraising and philanthropy.
    • Professional Development Workshops and Conferences
      The organization hosts various educational workshops and an annual state conference, providing professional development opportunities for fundraising practitioners to enhance their skills and theoretical understanding.
    • Professional Development Workshops and Conferences
      The organization hosts various educational workshops and conferences, including an annual state conference and the AFP International Conference on Fundraising (AFP ICON), to provide professional development opportunities for fundraising professionals, covering practical skills, theoretical understanding, and current trends.
    • Professional Development Workshops and Conferences
      The organization hosts various educational workshops and an annual state conference, providing professional development opportunities for fundraising practitioners, including advanced-level fundraisers, to enhance their practical skills and theoretical understanding.
    • Professional Development Workshops and Conferences
      The organization hosts various educational workshops and an annual state conference, providing professional development opportunities for fundraising practitioners to enhance their skills and theoretical understanding.
  • Professional Certification & Education Discounts 6 activities
    • CFRE Application Discount
      The organization provides its members with a 20% discount on the initial application for the Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE) certification.
    • CFRE Application Discount
      The organization provides its members with a 20% discount on the initial application for the Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE) certification.
    • CFRE Certification Support
      The organization supports its members in obtaining professional certification by offering a 20% discount on the CFRE initial application.
    • CFRE Certification Support
      The organization provides members with a 20% discount on the initial application for the Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE) certification.
    • CFRE Certification Support
      The organization provides a 20% discount on the CFRE initial application for its members, supporting their professional certification efforts.
    • Professional certification support
      Provides members with a 20% discount on the CFRE (Certified Fund Raising Executive) initial application, supporting professional credentialing in fundraising.
  • Youth Sports Infrastructure Development 5 activities
    • Advocacy and policy engagement
      Engages in AFP-sponsored activism to promote strategies for maximizing philanthropic giving under the OBBBA and compiles information on activism affecting the nonprofit sector from sources like the National Council for Nonprofits for member dissemination.
    • Advocacy for Philanthropic Giving
      The organization engages in AFP-sponsored activism to promote strategies aimed at maximizing philanthropic giving, particularly under the OBBBA.
    • Advocacy for Philanthropic Giving
      The organization engages in AFP-sponsored activism to promote strategies aimed at maximizing philanthropic giving, particularly under the OBBBA.
    • Advocacy for Philanthropic Giving
      The organization engages in official AFP-sponsored activism to promote strategies aimed at maximizing philanthropic giving, specifically under the OBBBA.
    • Advocacy for Philanthropic Giving
      The organization engages in AFP-sponsored activism to promote strategies aimed at maximizing philanthropic giving, specifically under the OBBBA.
  • Member Networking & Communication Services 1 activity
    • Professional representation and membership network
      Represents nearly 300 fundraising and nonprofit professionals in the Phoenix-Metro region, providing a network for sector engagement and professional development.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$100K
Contributions & grants$51K51%
Program service revenue$47K47%
Investment income$460%
Other revenue$2K
expenses
Total expenses$103K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits
Grants paid out$2K
balance sheet
Total assets$42K
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$42K
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue -2.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

board members · 13
  • AMBER JOHNSON — DIRECTOR
  • CATHERINE SEBESTA — DIRECTOR
  • JAMI KOZEMCZAK — DIRECTOR UNTIL 8/1/22
  • JERRY DIAZ — DIRECTOR
  • JOVANNA ANZALDUA — DIRECTOR
  • JULIE WINSLETT WAGONER — DIRECTOR UNTIL 9/1/22
  • KELSEY WOLF-DONNAY — DIRECTOR
  • LAUREN SMITH — DIRECTOR
  • MICHELE REBEOR — DIRECTOR
  • NAQUANA BORRERO — DIRECTOR
  • TIFFANY LUU — DIRECTOR
  • TRAVIS CRADDOCK — DIRECTOR
  • WENDY OWENS — DIRECTOR
relationships · 13

who they work with

  • AFP Global Network — Member of the global Association of Fundraising Professionals network and adheres to the AFP Member Code of Conduct.
  • AFP Global Network — Part of the global AFP network, using its platform for event registration and community engagement.
  • AFP Global Network — The chapter is part of the AFP Global network, which provides career resources and job opportunities.
  • Abeja Partner — Bronze Sponsor
  • Arizona Community Foundation Partner — Bronze Sponsor
  • Association of Fundraising Professionals Network — Greater Arizona Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals
  • Association of Fundraising Professionals - International Headquarters Network — Greater Arizona Chapter is a regional chapter of the international organization
  • CFRE International Partner — AFP Greater Arizona is an education provider for the Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) designation.
  • CFRE International Partner — Promotes CFRE certification to its members and provides a discount on the initial application.
  • Frontdoors Media Partner — Sponsor
  • National Council for Nonprofits Partner — Compiles information from the National Council for Nonprofits for its members regarding activism impacting the nonprofit sector.
  • RTB Partner — Patron sponsor
  • Virtuous Partner — Sponsor