The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) Lowcountry Chapter has been named a 2010
Ten Star Chapter. Every year, AFP, the largest association
of professional fundraisers in the world, honors chapters for achieving goals that align with key objectives in its long-range
strategic plan. Chapters receive the Ten Star Award for performing specific activities designed to increase professionalism
within fundraising and public awareness of the importance of philanthropy. Of the 207
chapters in AFP, 89 chapters received the Ten Star Award for 2009.
"Our award this year is due to the leadership of Rachel Hutchisson, immediate past president and the
2009 Lowcountry Board," said 2010 Chapter President Becky Dornisch. "We congratulate Rachel and
the board for their superior effort and a job well done."
Ten Star Chapters
are recognized at the AFP International Conference on Fundraising taking place April 11 - 14. Chapters also earn the privilege
of displaying the Ten Star logo on their chapter page on their website, newsletters and stationary.
“AFP
is committed to the advancement of ethical and effective fundraising and educating the public about the importance of philanthropy
and wise giving,” said Paulette V. Maehara, CFRE, CAE. “Our Ten Star Chapters have demonstrated outstanding programming
and leadership in achieving these goals in their community. They serve as models for our other chapters, and I am pleased
to recognize their leaders and members for their remarkable efforts.”
Criteria for
the award are determined by AFP International Headquarters. A list of several goals is published annually, and chapters must
accomplish 10 of these goals during the year and submit a nomination form for verification to be honored. For
more information on the Ten Star Award process, please visit www.afpnet.org.
