Association of Fundraising Professionals - Greater Philadelphia Chapter (AFP-GPC)

Leading Philanthropy 2024 was a massive success thanks to our sponsors, presenters, and most of all YOU - our attendees. We hope everyone had a great time and learned something in the process. Can't wait to see you next year! A special thank you to our go-to photographer https://buff.ly/4dhxRgA for the beautiful images. You make all of our events shine! Please visit our Facebook album - https://lnkd.in/eQaGet8s #iamleadingafp

Missed out on the pre-registration for Leading Philanthropy? You can still register today at the event for $350! Don’t miss out on your chance to hear keynote speaker Marcy Heim, choose from more than 20 sessions, and connect with other fundraisers in our region. Make your plan to get to Leading Philanthropy and we’ll see you on Wednesday! Check out all the details at https://buff.ly/2UQsp1x

Tomorrow is the big day! Haven't registered yet for Leading Philanthropy? Don't worry - you can still register in person so you don't miss our great speakers. Visit https://buff.ly/34Hmr4U to learn more.

Last chance to register!! The Wistar Institute, Schultz & Williams, and AFP Greater Philadelphia Chapter invite members to an exclusive event at The Wistar Institute on Monday, September 30, 2024. We will be screening Dan Pallotta's new film, Uncharitable, with networking and discussion with colleagues to follow. Refreshments will be served. Space is extremely limited, and we will accept RSVPs on a first come, first served basis. Limit 2 tickets per member. Membership must be active at the time of RSVP. Members are welcome to bring up to one guest and are encouraged to invite someone at the staff or board leadership level. Register at https://buff.ly/4cfYv9N

Leading Philanthropy is NEXT Wednesday (Sept 25th) and today’s your last chance to let us know you’re coming! “I attended Leading Philanthropy last year at The Drexelbrook, as well as the year prior, and brought my colleague with me. We are a small development team and we both found the sessions to be very informative and helpful. I’m looking forward to this year's conference!” Brooke Schostak, Director of Development, Help Hope Live Join Brooke and others like you. Register today https://buff.ly/3ysJAdw

Join our October Coffee Conversation to discuss planned giving. While we’re not getting in the weeds of types of planned gifts, this will cover how to incorporate a planned giving program in what you are already doing. We’ll share marketing tips and successful ways we’ve talked to donors about this opportunity. Date: Thursday, October 17 | 8:45 AM - 10:00 AM We are offering two in-person locations: Center City: 30 S 17th St Suite 710, Philadelphia, PA 19103 Suburbs: 518 Township Line Rd, Suite 300, Blue Bell, PA, 19422 Register at https://buff.ly/3Xm1w3j

Attention AFP-GPC Members! The AFP-GPC Scholarship Committee is thrilled to present the M. Jane Williams Professional Development Award. This award is exclusively available to AFP-GPC Members who are interested in advancing their knowledge, leadership skills, and service to the fundraising profession. The application deadline is October 9, 2024, and you can apply here - https://buff.ly/3MJZ3tG.

Institutional grants can provide significant support to your organization, but how can you find the right ones? Join Rae Pagliarulo of Fairmount Ventures to learn essential tools for identifying funders and funding types, researching prospective funders for your organization, and making smart decisions about which opportunities to pursue. Date: October 01 | 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Location: Fairmount Ventures | 30 S 15th Street, Suite 500 | Philadelphia Register: https://buff.ly/3MEKuYg

It's the last week to register for Leading Philanthropy! Take a moment to hear from Sarah Daniscsak, Director of Annual Giving at the Deborah Hospital Foundation, why you should be there! Then go register at https://buff.ly/3XxZs8J. Deadline to register is THIS FRIDAY.

Did you know? Full participation in Leading Philanthropy is applicable for 5 points in Category 1.B (Education) of the CFRE International application for initial certification and/or recertification. Just one more reason you should be registered! Visit https://buff.ly/34Hmr4U to register before time runs out!