Friday, September 02, 2005

Association of Fundraising Professionals | About AFP | AFP news & press releases

PRESS RELEASE
Association of Fundraising Professionals | About AFP | AFP news & press releases: "GIVE, BUT GIVE WISELY, TO KATRINA RELIEF EFFORTS

September 2, 2005

For immediate release

Contact:
Walter Sczudlo, Vice President, Public Affairs
(800) 666-3863, ext. 455
Michael Nilsen, Director,�Public Affairs
(425) 890-6628

(Alexandria , Va.) The Association of Fundraising Professionals ( AFP ) today warned the general public about fundraising scams involving relief efforts for Hurricane Katrina and urged donors to exercise caution when giving to any type of relief effort.

AFP strongly encourages individuals to give as much as they can to Hurricane Katrina recovery and relief efforts,� said AFP President & CEO Paulette V. Maehara, CFRE, CAE."

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