Association of Fundraising Professionals Greater Cleveland Chapter

New year, new job? Start your search with us at?afpcle.org/jobboard/jobs?and find your dream job.?#AFPCLE?#ClevelandJobs

?? Fundraising Boot Camp 2025 – Are You Ready? ?? Join AFP Greater Cleveland for a power-packed morning of networking, learning, and growth! This year’s Fundraising Boot Camp brings you expert insights on: ?? Relationship-Based Fundraising with Theresa Tapocsi (Vertius Group) ?? Advocacy & State/Federal Funding with Julie Weagraff, MNO, CFRE (Girl Scouts of North East Ohio) & Becky Watts (G2G Consulting) ?? Date: Thursday, March 27 ?? Location: Greater Cleveland Food Bank ? Time: 8:30 AM – 11:45 AM Don't miss this chance to strengthen your fundraising skills and build the connections that drive impact! ?? Learn more and register now: https://lnkd.in/gu3qx66k #AFPCLE #Cleveland #Networking #ProfessionalGrowth #FundraisingSuccess

?? NEW JOB ALERT ?? - Esperanza, Inc.. is hiring for its next Director of Development. Are you looking for the next significant step in your career? Apply and get more information at esperanzainc.org/ or afpcle.org/jobs. From the job description: "The Director of Development (DO) will collaborate with the President/CEO to create and implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy, secure funding sources, and oversee grant writing. The DO is responsible for designing and leading Esperanza’s long-term fundraising efforts, including major donor cultivation, corporate and foundation giving, special events, and planned giving." #AFPCLE #CLEJOBS #Careers #Cleveland

?? Save the Date! ?? ?? Level up your fundraising skills at AFP Greater Cleveland’s Annual Boot Camp! ?? Join us on March 27th at noon at the Greater Cleveland Food Bank for an energizing session focused on advocacy and fundraising skill-building. Connect with peers, gain valuable insights, and sharpen your expertise in a collaborative setting. ?? More details and registration are coming next week—stay tuned! #Cleveland #AFPCLE #Fundraising

Last week, over twenty AFP Greater CLE members gathered at DigitalC's Midtown Tech Hive to connect as part of our Affinity Group program. "[This] event is part of a renewed effort this year to bring fundraising professionals together in person to build community within our profession and invest in our growth as fundraisers," noted Vice President, Professional Development Brian Browne. "Our members' work changes lives, and AFP is committed to supporting them in that pursuit." You can read more about last week's event at https://lnkd.in/gXuXJ_jn and consider joining one of six Affinity Groups. Visit https://lnkd.in/gvnZGcCN to learn more and find the right space for you. #AFPCLE #Cleveland #Fundraising

Looking to sharpen your skills and grow your impact? The Nonprofit Learning Lab offers FREE webinars for professional development. ??? These webinars cover a range of topics tailored for nonprofit professionals, providing valuable insights, practical tools, and actionable strategies to enhance your work. Check out their upcoming sessions here: https://lnkd.in/gcZfuSr ?? Don't miss this opportunity to invest in yourself and your mission! Share this with your network to spread the word. ?? #AFPCLE #NonprofitProfessionals #FundraisingTips #ProfessionalDevelopment #FreeWebinars

?? NEW JOBS ALERT ?? - The Salvation Army | Greater Cleveland is hiring for two roles - Corporate Engagement Manager and Development Coordinator. Are you looking for the next great step in your career? Apply and get more information at SalvationArmyCleveland.org or afpcle.org/jobs. From the Corporate Engagement Manager job description: "The primary role of this position is to establish and grow corporate relationships within Cuyahoga County to support the mission of The Salvation Army. The Manager of Corporate Engagement is responsible for building a caseload of 100 corporate donors and providing ongoing stewardship with an emphasis on corporate prospecting and securing gifts of $10,000 or higher." #AFPCLE #CLEJOBS #Careers #Cleveland

Since 1904, Big Brothers Big Sisters has operated under the belief that inherent in every child is incredible potential. As the nation’s largest donor- and volunteer-supported mentoring network, Big Brothers Big Sisters makes meaningful, monitored matches between adult volunteers ("Bigs") and children ("Littles"), ages 5 through young adulthood in communities across the country. We develop positive relationships that have a direct and lasting effect on the lives of young people Locally, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Cleveland fulfills this goal through creating?and supporting one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth so that all youth can achieve their full potential. ?? At AFP Greater Cleveland, we celebrate the impact of organizations like BBBS of Greater Cleveland that help our local youth and build a stronger community. Together, we can keep this legacy alive! ?? Learn more on how to get involved: https://www.bbbscle.org/ What impact has a mentor had on your life? Share in the comments! #BBBS #AFPCle #SupportLocal #ClevelandNonprofits #CommunityMatters This post serves as a weekly member organization spotlight, not an advertisement.

ICYMI: Don't forget to sign up for our upcoming Affinity Group session on Thursday. We'll be meeting at The MidTown Tech Hive (DigitalC) at 8:30 am. Visit afpcle.org/events for more information and registration! #AFPCLE #Fundraising #Cleveland

AFP Greater Cleveland spotlights our next community leader: Cleveland Zoological Society! As the nonprofit partner and advocate of Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, the Cleveland Zoo Society plays a vital role in funding programs, advancing animal care, and inspiring the next generation of environmental stewards.???? Through donor support, they drive impactful initiatives, including the upcoming Primate Forest, while championing the Zoo’s mission of inspiring personal responsibility for wildlife conservation. Supporting the Cleveland Zoological Society means investing in a future where people and wildlife thrive together. Get involved through Corporate Champions, annual giving, or conservation initiatives today! Learn more about how you can support their mission at https://lnkd.in/d9iBPKWm #AFPCle #NonprofitSpotlight #ClevelandNonprofits This post serves as a weekly member organization spotlight, not an advertisement.