The Ambassador Program

Ambassadors are motivated by their interest in advancing African University Foundation’s mission and focus their efforts towards raising funds to achieve that end. Ambassadors form a group of individuals dedicated to raising funds for their specific program or project interest by using fundraising vehicles of their choice. Some members may choose to host a special event, others may elect to organize or participate in a community event such as a walk, run or soccer tournament. There are many opportunities for an ambassador to design a fundraising event. African University Foundation professionals will review your fundraising plan and help advise you to ensure success. Contact the African University Foundation to discuss this opportunity.

Once your fundraising initiative is approved, you can proceed with your event. Depending on vacancy, effective Ambassadors may be invited to join African University Foundation Board of Trustees or the Advisory Council that is currently formed. Not all ambassadors may choose to join the Board of Trustees or Advisory Council. Membership on the Advisory Council will be limited to individuals who must have served as African University Foundation Ambassadors.

The Advisory Council will assist the African University Foundation in raising funds to achieve its mission. The Council will be an organization that provides opportunities for all volunteers who are motivated to help realize African University in Tali, Cameroon. Thus, Advisors and Ambassadors alike play critically important roles in advancing the work of African University Foundation. The Advisory Council will include individuals who are appointed for a renewable two-year period, and who assist the Board of Trustees and professional staff in furthering the mission and fundraising goals of African University Foundation.

We are looking for individuals who are committed and passionate about new ways of addressing African development and education.

Please review the Ambassador role before completing the following application.

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Have contributed financially to African University Foundation?

Describe your how you have been involved in the work of African University Foundation.

If there is one thing you could change about the problems in Africa, what would it be (in about 25 words)?

What is one of the most important characteristics of someone representing Africa University Foundation (in about 25 words)?

Tell Us About Yourself:

What is your proudest accomplishment (in about 50 words)?

List your affiliations and role with your local community organizations and/or interest groups and your role.
(Affiliation - Role - Hrs/week - Membership start/End Dates)

Why are you interested in becoming an Ambassador of African University Foundation? (Provide a brief statement of approximately one paragraph that describes your abilities that will contribute to the Ambassador Programs)

Please indicate those qualities you believe you will bring to the Ambassador Program.

Know about the Donor Bill of Rights
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Have vision, think strategically
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Understand the mission of African University Foundation
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Have good knowledge of the need for resources to build African University in Tali, Cameroon
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Recognize barriers to establishing a new international university BUT be able to envision ways to get around them
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Have a good understanding of the problems of African development in general and education in particular
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Be a “connector” – communicate regularly with peers and constituents; define a constituency for communication
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Be a good ambassador, work well with others
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Be able to lead and motivate an effective team for specific fundraising work
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Finally, how did you hear about the Ambassador Program?

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