AFP MA Chapter's 40th Annual Conference
 

April 1, 2025

8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Boston Marriott Copley Place
110 Huntington Ave
Boston, MA 02116
 

Keynote Speaker

As Founder and Executive Director of the Pan-Mass Challenge, Billy Starr has dedicated 45 years to funding life-saving breakthroughs in cancer research. Combining his passion for cycling with his activist spirit, Starr has led the organization, which has crossed $1 billion in lifetime fundraising for adult and pediatric cancer care and research at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (DFCI).


Morning Keynote

Jim Langley, President of Langley Innovations and our morning featured speaker, will discuss the difference between a traditional fundraiser and a philanthropic facilitator, underscoring which traditional roles are less important and which adaptive skills are increasingly essential.

Conference Rates

Special Rates for Exhibitors, Groups of 10+,
Presenters, Committees, and Sponsors!

  • AFP Member: $399
  • PGGNE/WID/AFP Member: $399
  • Non-member: $499
  • Non-member, Young Professional (30 y.o. and under): $449
  • Small Shop Member (budget of <$5m): $349
  • Small Shop Non-member (budget of <$5m): $449

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Christopher J. Marrion Conference Scholarship

This scholarship is for first-time applicants who either work for a New England nonprofit with a budget of $5 million or less (priority given to smaller organizations) or are consultants supporting small organizations.
 

Applications closed on February 1, 2025.
 

Thank You to our 2025 Conference Sponsors!

Exhibitor Tables
Bloomerang
Greater Giving
Libretto
Palmer Non-Profit Communications
Proverb Agency
Sincere Media

Career Table Sponsor
Boyden

Networking Happy Hour Sponsor
Carey & Co.

Coffee Break Sponsors
Isaacson, Miller
McDermott Philanthropy LLC

Additional Support Provided By
Adam Theater
Maribeth Canning Consulting
 

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What Your Peers Are Saying *

“Very informative and well run.”

“Nothing like having a veteran in the field show you how it's done!”

“One of the best professional conferences in the area.”

“I loved the size of this conference. And the sessions were very well thought out.”

“Not only did I leave with many practical pieces of advice, but the presenter was hilarious and upbeat – a definite plus at the end of an information-filled day.”
 

For any questions, please contact info@afpmass.org

 

*Data is based on 359 responses (out of 700 attendees) to post-conference survey questions:  “1: Were you satisfied with the overarching theme and topics of the conference?”, “2: Will you plan to attend next year?” and 3: quotes regarding specific sessions.

 

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