AFP Friendraising

The last two years have made it challenging for those of us in the business of building relationships.  Many of you have shared that you are missing the one-on-one interactions and new connections that happen at in-person events.  That’s why we’re introducing a new opportunity to interact with fellow fundraisers.

Sign up by March 30 to be randomly paired with another AFP member.  You’ll be notified of your match the first week of April and then it’s up to you to schedule time to connect sometime in the next couple of months.  This can be done virtually or in-person – you’ll share your preference when you sign up.  You can decide to have coffee together, grab lunch, or take a walk.  Whatever works for both of you.

These conversations are intended to be a “friendraiser,” not a mentor/mentee relationship.  Because assignments are made randomly, you may be paired with someone you already know or you might meet someone new.  You may meet someone who started fundraising at the same time as you or someone who has vastly different experience.  No matter who you get paired with, it’s an informal opportunity for you to build your professional network and make connections.  

You’ll have a new chance to participate in the AFP Friendraising program each quarter so if late-spring doesn’t work for you, watch for another opportunity to sign up in June!