Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) New York City Chapter

You value inclusion, diversity, equity and access (#IDEA). You are wondering how to apply these values in your fundraising program. The time for wondering is over. It's time for action! Join us for our next AFP-NYC Members Only event: Integrate IDEA in Your Fundraising Program NOW, coming up on June 9. Registration required. #fundraising #AFPNYCmembersonlyevent

The New York City Chapter, the founding chapter of The Association of Fundraising Professionals, is a vital and unparalleled source of information and resources for the New York area from workshops and informal networking opportunities to Fundraising Day in New York, the largest one-day conference in the world on philanthropic topics. We’re dedicated to supporting the uniquely American tradition of giving and helping to make New York a better place. Learn more at www.nycafp.org and join us today!

AFP NYC’s #PhilanthroCon starts in ONE HOUR! Keynote Speaker Caryl M. Stern hits the virtual stage at 8:30am ET, and you can still sign up to hear from her and dozens of other industry experts by visiting philanthrocon.org. See you soon!

TOMORROW! While Fundraising Day in New York can't happen in person this year, the opportunities it provides learning, networking, and envisioning new ideas live on through PhilanthroCon. Still determined to reach our constitutents, AFP invites you to our 2-day virtual conference for fundraising professionals on May 18-19, the go-to event for the most current and creative ideas in fundraising. Visit nycafp.org/philanthrocon to register before it's too late!

And we're live! Applications to our re-vamped mentoring program are now live. Mentees receive personalized pairings with a seasoned fundraising mentor, participate in a 12 month formal program to work on professional development goals, and many other benefits. If you would like to serve as a mentor or mentee check out the link below! *We are committed to building a diverse cohort. Members of traditionally under-represented populations are encouraged to apply.... nycafp.org/Resources/Mentoring-Program See more

Congratulations to AFP-NYC board member Sunil Oommen and his spouse Ron Longe on their wedding! We wish them much happiness! The New York Times featured their special day - https://lnkd.in/dgzPyZi

Today is our first open house for our revamped #mentorship program launching in October! https://lnkd.in/ds_iAAS

The AFP-NYC Mentorship Committee, made up of members David Levine, CFRE, PMD, David McGoy, CFRE,, Symone New, Ade Omotade, Caroline Udehofen, Juliana Weissbein, CFRE has been hard at work preparing for our October program relaunch. Are you interested in participating in our program? Be sure to register for our upcoming open house today! https://nycafp.org//afp-nycs-mentorship-program-september-

Are you signed up for this awesome event tomorrow? Join Sarah Durhman, CEO of Big Duck/Advomatic, as we watch this session for nonprofit leaders who need to set clear goals, build a stronger team, and manage communications so it truly advances the mission. You’ll learn a scalable theory that you can apply to your organization immediately, plus https://nycafp.org//building-your-nonprofits-communication

Are you holding events this fall?

#thankfulthursday - what are you grateful for this week? Share in the comments.

This morning, AFPNYC held the first official PA event since the pandemic, Navigating the Uncharted Waters of Virtual Events is underway, drawing 75 attendees! Here is a screenshot. Did you attend?

Are you taking time off this summer?

#ThankfulThursday - what has you grateful this week? Great board member, good colleagues...coffee? Share in the comments!

How are you connecting with fundraising peers and colleagues? Are you doing any town halls or group calls? What's your favorite? Nominate bleow

We know it's only Tuesday and it feels like blursday but we want to know do you prefer #MondayMotivation, #WednesdayWisdom or that #FridayFeeling when it comes to your fundraising news! Take the poll on LinkedIn now!

Happy Friday! Are you finding it harder or easier to make time for yourself these days?