Peterborough and Area Fundraisers' Network

In the mid 1990’s a group of fundraisers in Peterborough got together to discuss issues related to CRA guidelines. What they realized during the discussion was that smaller charities, some working only with volunteers, were unable to keep up with all the legislated changes. This was a concern as it could lead to local charities violating CRA guidelines and possibly losing their charitable status. So the group decided that getting together on a formal basis would be advantageous for a number of reasons.

In 1997 the Peterborough and Area Fundraisers’ Network (PAFN) was formally created with the passing of their By-Laws, and Code of Ethics and Professional Practices.

The mission of PAFN is to promote knowledge and high ethical standards in fundraising by supporting members with opportunities for professional development and networking so that the Peterborough and area community benefits from coordinated, high caliber, professional fundraising practices.

PAFN is a member driven organization that elect an Executive each year. Members pay a nominal yearly fee to belong to the organization. Professional development is the focus of most meetings although a certain amount of time at each meeting is spent reviewing reports of the various Executive positions. Networking is a key benefit to membership and occurs prior to and following most monthly meetings.

President	Joanne Duquette	Community Living Peterborough
1st Vice-President	Rob Tonus	Fundraising Consultant
Treasurer	Michael Taylor	Five Counties Children’s Centre
Secretary	Lisa Clarke	Community Living, Peterborough
Professional Development	Anne Driscoll	United Way of Peterborough & District
Membership	Alison Casey	Hospice Peterborough
Past President	Lyn Giles	YWCA Peterborough, Victoria & Haliburton
Website Director	Michael Ling	Trent University

By-Laws & Code of Ethics Content: (PDF)