ABOUT AFP
Massachusetts’ Premier Professional Organization for Fundraisers
The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) is an international organization dedicated to advancing philanthropy through advocacy, research, education and certification programs. An individual membership organization, AFP fosters fundraising professionals’ development and growth and promotes a commitment to the highest ethical standards of practice.
AFP Massachusetts is one of 213 chapters linking more than 30,000 members worldwide. At the local level, AFP Massachusetts provides members a network of hundreds of energetic, committed fellow practitioners; hosts regular seminars, workshops and an annual conference; and offers access to career opportunities and resources through our sponsors.
Our 700 members represent the full range of nonprofit organizations — education, health care, human services, youth development and arts, as well as faith-based groups and critical areas of expertise in fundraising and communications.
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Joining AFP is one of the smartest things you can do to advance your career and your organization. It's one-stop shopping for both staying on top of the latest trends and best practices, and bringing innovative and creative ideas to your organization.
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 Development Guild/DDI works with nonprofit leaders to align vision and strategic priorities, build organizational capacity and strengthen philanthropic support. Since 1978, we've helped more than 500 nonprofits create and evaluate their strategic plans, recruit and retain key leadership, and raise the significant philanthropy required to advance their missions. |
Supporters: Brigham and Women's Hospital - Copley Raff - Lois L. Lindauer Searches - Massachusetts General Hospital - MSP Digital Marketing Friends: Blackbaud, Inc. - Boston Pops - Dana-Farber Cancer Institute - Development Solutions of New England - DonorPerfect/Softerware Inc. - Donor Search - Grossman Marketing Group - Liz Page Associate - Mailrite - MCS Direct - MIT Office of Resource Development - Newport Creative - PEI - Pentera - PG Calc - Rafanelli Events - Ruotolo Associates, Inc. - Trinity Direct - Viridian Energy - Vital Data Management - Women in Development of Greater Boston
Building a Culture of Stewardship (07 Jun 2012)
Session Overview Stewardship and donor relations practices are increasingly integrated into the complete fundraising cycle. These practices can help to advance gift officers’ cultivation …
Summer 2012 BASICS Course (21 Jun 2012)
BASICS is an introduction to fundraising for those who are new to the field. Career changers and junior professionals turn to BASICS to acquire fundamental skills necessary for building a successful f…
June Breakfast Meeting: Giving USA Report (27 Jun 2012)
AFP Massachusetts Chapter invites you to the June Monthly Breakfast Meeting "Giving USA: Report on 2011 Giving." The discussion will focus on recent trends in giving and the implications of these…