AFP - Greater AZ Chapter

Don’t miss out on this exciting session! Join Sasha R. Lewis, CFRE, in this session, which will help leadership, finance, and fundraising professionals understand how the gift record can inform fundraising strategies, reconcile with finance, and generate next year’s fundraising plan. Attendees will be given tactical tools and strategies to take back to their organization to set up the gift record for fundraising success. Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 8:30 am Goodmans Furniture Showroom 1400 E. Indian School Road Register today! https://lnkd.in/gAuFtiDr

Connect with fellow fundraising professionals at our upcoming AFP Mixer! Exchange ideas while learning about the Phoenix Community Alliance—a collaborative effort strengthening Downtown Phoenix. Enjoy refreshments, foster deeper connections, and get an exclusive inside look from Downtown Phoenix Inc. at exciting new developments and projects transforming our downtown. Perfect for seasoned fundraisers or newcomers alike! Expand your network and explore new partnerships. Date: Wednesday, March 19, 2025 Time: 5:30 – 7:30 PM Location: Downtown Phoenix, Inc. Office 1 E. Washington St. Ste 230, Phoenix, AZ 85004 RSVP today and help shape the future of fundraising in our community! https://lnkd.in/gtYjx7xC

?? What a Night! ?? A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for our First Professional Mixer of 2025! It was an incredible evening of connections, conversations, and community. We loved seeing so many fundraising professionals come together to share ideas and kick off the year with energy and purpose. Special thanks to Child Crisis Arizona for hosting us at their beautiful space. And, of course, to our AFP board members and attendees for making it such a memorable event! We can’t wait to see you at the next one—stay tuned for details! #AFPMixer #Networking #FundraisingCommunity

Start the year off right by connecting with fellow fundraising professionals at our First Professional Mixer of 2025! Join us on Thursday, February 27th, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., for an evening of meaningful conversations and networking. Meet members of the AFP board and learn more about our upcoming plans for 2025. ?? Date: Thursday, February 27th, 2025 ? Time: 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. ?? Location: Child Crisis Arizona | Center for Child & Family Wellness 424 W. Rio Salado Parkway, Mesa, AZ 85201 Let’s make 2025 a year of growth and success—RSVP today! https://lnkd.in/gCMibV5M

? Relive the magic of the 2024 National Philanthropy Day Celebration Luncheon! ???? Head over to our Flickr page to see all the smiles, moments, and memories ????. Huge shoutout to the amazing Jaron Quach for capturing it all! ?? https://lnkd.in/gmncTeMD

Join AZ Impact for Good for the NextGen Development Panel: Engage, Retain, Empower in Phoenix! ??? ?? Date: Wednesday, January 22, 2025 ? Time: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM (MST) The nonprofit sector thrives on passion, purpose, and talent. But how do we engage, retain, and empower the next generation of fundraising professionals? This panel brings together dynamic young professionals to share their insights on building long-term commitment in Gen Z and Millennial fundraisers. ?? What you'll gain: ?? Innovative strategies to engage young talent ?? Best practices for retention & development ?? Tips for building inclusive, inspiring cultures ?? Fresh perspectives from emerging leaders ?? Walk away with actionable ideas to strengthen your team and secure the future of philanthropy. ?? Cost: ???Members: Free ???Prospective Members: $25 Secure your spot now and invest in the future of nonprofit leadership. https://lnkd.in/gijGMv-n

As we welcome 2025, the AFP Greater Arizona Chapter celebrates our incredible community of over 300 nonprofit professionals who make the Valley a better place every day. Your dedication to advancing philanthropy and creating positive change inspires us all. In the year ahead, we look forward to supporting your professional growth, fostering meaningful connections, and strengthening our nonprofit sector together. Whether you're a longtime member or considering joining our community, there's never been a better time to be part of AFP Greater Arizona. Here's to another year of learning, collaboration, and impact! #AFPGreaterAZ #Fundraising #NonprofitProfessionals #PhoenixNonprofits #NewYear2025"

Join us in welcoming the AFP - Greater AZ Chapter 2025 Board of Directors. We are grateful and excited to have this group of individuals join the board and bring their unique talents, expertise, and perspectives to the work of AFP to further our vision of promoting philanthropy in our community. Naquana Borrero, CFRE Lauren Smith, MPH, CFRE Catherine Sebesta, CFRE Kelsey Wolf-Donnay, CFRE Tatumn Zale Allison Lester, CFRE Lindsi Baldwin Atasha Hill, CFRE Randi Lyn O'Connor Ernesto Ortiz, CFRE Tisha Clyde Justin Duran, CFRE Trish Reed Bethany Eggleston Joe Rivera

?? This morning, we gathered for our annual Board Celebration to honor a successful year! From growing our membership and engagement to launching new CFRE-accredited programs and a virtual education series with AFP Southern & Northern Arizona, 2024 has been one for the books. A big shoutout to: ?Tisha Clyde & Tatumn Zale, Co-Chairs and the NPD Planning Committee for an amazing National Philanthropy Day Luncheon. ??Travis Craddock, CFRE, for winning this year's President’s Award. ??Lauren Smith, MPH, CFRE, for her outstanding leadership as Chapter President. Thank you to all our members for making this year so impactful! ?? ? #AFPGreaterAZ #Leadership #Philanthropy #NationalPhilanthropyDay

?? It’s Giving Tuesday! ?? Today, we’re calling on our amazing AFP Greater Arizona community to join the Locally Grown Giving Campaign. ?? Together, we can support scholarships, leadership development, and professional growth for fundraisers across the Valley. No gift is too small—every act of giving makes an impact! ?? Let’s come together to build a stronger, more connected philanthropic community. ?? Click the link https://lnkd.in/gUCT_VxB to give today and help us grow! #GivingTuesday #LocallyGrownGiving #AFPGreaterAZ