Dear AFP Member:

AFP Greater Toronto Chapter members have the power to influence the focus and direction of the Association in a very concrete way - the AFP Greater Toronto Chapter Board of Directors’ nomination process. As the Chair of the Nominating Committee, I hope you will help us do the best possible job for AFP and for the profession.

The current Board of Directors is in the midst of a new strategic planning process. We are reworking our governance and supporting infrastructure to better service the 1,150 plus members. The Board of Directors is in a transition year as they switch roles from a “working board” to a “leadership board” allowing the board to oversee and monitor operations, and identify obstacles and opportunities for the profession in Canada framing the key issues and solutions for the betterment of AFP and its members.

The new by-laws have been written and will be presented to the membership for approval before December 31, 2008. One major change to the by-laws is that Board positions shall serve one year terms, with a maximum of two terms in each office, but may qualify for two additional one year terms after a minimum one year break in service, for a total lifetime service of four years in each office.

AFP Greater Toronto Chapter Members may be nominated by a peer (must also be a member) or may submit a

self-nomination. To be considered for a Board position a candidate must be:  

• a member in good standing of the Association;
• CFRE preferred;
• AFP Foundation for Philanthropy Canada - contributing no less than $100 per annum.

The Nominating Committee is looking for members who have a strong commitment to the fundraising profession through service to and involvement with AFP, other professional associations and/or the community in general. These attributes, together with demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to reflect the widest possible diversity of our membership including organization size, sectors represented, fields of expertise (i.e. major gifts, planned giving, etc.) and demographic diversity will all be considered by the Nominating Committee.

Correspondence from the Nominating Committee will be addressed to the nominee so it is important that the nominator has confirmed with the nominee that they are willing to have their name stand for consideration. All nominees will be contacted by the Nominating Committee to advise them of the status of their nomination. Please include the nominee’s resume when you submit the NOMINATION FORM. The submission deadline for all completed nomination forms is Friday, September 19, 2008.

Thank you in advance for making this process an open search for dedicated and talented leadership for the AFP Greater Toronto Chapter’s Board of Directors.

Sincerely,

Yves Gadler, CFRE

Chair, Nominating Committee

AFP Greater Toronto Chapter

416-864-5248

GadlerY@smh.toronto.on.ca