Starting a new job is never easy.
Association of Fundraising Professionals - New York City Chapter (AFP-NYC)
AFP-NYC is the founding chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals.
Chapter Leadership Brief 10.18.24
By Melissa Gomez Vice President of Philanthropy at the NY Hall of Science
After six years at my last organization, the thought of leaving gave me mixed emotions. The excitement of new challenges and higher pay and title were enticing, but the anxious feelings of having to make new work friends, learning new systems and operating procedures (including using a Mac as my work laptop after a lifetime of PC?!), and the general questions of “Will I like it there...” made my job search remain a thought for almost a year before I committed to a job search.
Saying goodbye to the people who helped me survive the pandemic was also hard. In 2020 I was single and lived alone. The isolation I experienced was unlike anything I ever encountered in my life. My few lifelines existed in my work, where at least I could Zoom call my colleagues, have regular meetings, and get through as best I could during working hours. And they were there for me— from bringing me groceries and masks when they were scarce during my own bout with COVID during the first week of the shutdown, to running our first virtual gala and virtual summer camp— we harnessed our creativity to meet both program participants and donors where they were.? And we were successful on several fronts.
I’m not sure if it’s even healthy for work to play this significant of a role in your life, but for me, my employer and the people I worked with were the center of my universe.?
And then, pretty unexpectedly, I met my husband in the fall of 2021.
AFP-NYC’s Emerging Leaders Committee: Driving Growth and Fostering Community in Fundraising
Chapter Leadership Brief 10.04.24
By Mike Esposito, CFRE AFP-NYC’s Sponsorship Chair, Emerging Leaders Co-Chair, Nominating Committee Member, and Cohort 2 Mentor
Our Committee’s Role and Purpose
The Emerging Leaders Committee (ELC) of AFP-NYC exists to amplify the voices and potential of those newer to the sector, regardless of age, by providing mentorship, creating opportunities for learning, and fostering a strong sense of community. As Co-Chair, alongside of Brently Winstead, I’ve had the privilege of witnessing the continued impact of ELC on the fundraising profession this year.
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We act as a platform for professional development and a connector within AFP’s broader organization.
Members are encouraged to join other subcommittees within AFP-NYC, facilitating collaboration across key areas such as Government Relations, Professional Advancement, Mentorship, Sponsorship, IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access), and more. Each liaison plays a crucial role in ensuring the fresh perspectives of emerging leaders are heard and considered in shaping AFP-NYC’s future initiatives.
Upcoming Events
National Philanthropy Day Celebration
Friday, November 15th
AFP-NYC Chapter Annual Meeting
January 2025, date TBA
Fundraising Day In New York
Friday, June 13, 2025
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