2022 Application: Cyndi Bilyeu Memorial Leadership Scholarship

The Cyndi Bilyeu Memorial Leadership Scholarship, named in memory of Cyndi Bilyeu, who was a long-time member of our Northwest Arkansas Chapter as an Executive Director and CEO of local nonprofits in our region. She was a committed member of AFP and encouraged and inspired leadership, continued professional development, mentorship and relationships in fundraising.

ELIGIBILITY

Applicant is an Executive Director or CEO of a 501(c)(3) organization in Northwest Arkansas.
Applicant is responsibilities include fundraising for their organization (at least 25% time).
Applicant is willing to serve on the Northwest Arkansas Education Summit committee for the biennial conference.
Serve as a Leadership Mentor through our Membership Mentorship Program.

This scholarship may be received once by an individual.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Once eligible, submit the completed application by August 31, 2022. You will be notified by October 15, 2022 regarding the scholarship committee's decision.

SCHOLARSHIP BENEFITS

Recipient will be reimbursed $280 for the International dues for a professional membership. Recipient is responsible for the NWA Chapter dues of $35. Recipient must submit their application for the AFP NWA membership in the appropriate membership category.

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* 1. Applicant's Contact Information

Applicant Name

Organization Name

Current Title

Address

City/Town

State/Province

ZIP/Postal Code

Email Address

Preferred Phone Number

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* 2. I am a current member of Association of Fundraising Professionals NWA

Yes

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* 3. I am applying for:

Cyndi Bilyeu Memorial Leadership Scholarship to join AFP of Northwest Arkansas. I understand that if this scholarship is awarded that I am responsible for the $35 AFP NWA Chapter Dues.

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* 4. Organization's annual budget

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* 5. Percentage of time spent fundraising in current position

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* 6. Total years in fundraising

Full Time

Part Time

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* 7. Need statement
Please provide a brief statement describing why you and/or your organization would benefit from this AFP NWA Chapter Scholarship.

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* 8. Applicant's Certification
I am a full-time Executive Director/CEO and spend at least 25% of my time fundraising on behalf of a non-profit organization. I understand that if I receive this scholarship, I am expected to attend education session (3rd Wednesday of January, February, March, April, May, June, August, September, October). Recipient or recipient's agency is responsible for education session fee of $15/per meeting- this includes seminar, lunch and applicable materials.

Agreed

2022 Application: Cyndi Bilyeu Memorial Leadership Scholarship

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* 1. Applicant's Contact Information

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* 2. I am a current member of Association of Fundraising Professionals NWA

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* 3. I am applying for:

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* 4. Organization's annual budget

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* 5. Percentage of time spent fundraising in current position

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* 6. Total years in fundraising

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* 7. Need statementPlease provide a brief statement describing why you and/or your organization would benefit from this AFP NWA Chapter Scholarship.

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* 7. Need statement
Please provide a brief statement describing why you and/or your organization would benefit from this AFP NWA Chapter Scholarship.