Connect with a smaller community of your peers
We’ll help you find a group that’s right for you. For more information or to RSVP for our free Special Interest Groups events, go to our Program Calendar. You can sign-up here to receive updates on the groups that interest you.
Organizational Leaders Group
Executive Directors and CEOs wear so many hats! In addition to steering an organization and managing its operations, they also play a pivotal role in raising money. If you lead an organization and fundraising is just one of the many things you do, the Organizational Leaders Group offers a safe space for you to share ideas.
This SIG will kick-off in September 2024 with plans to meet virtually on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 8:30 AM. Visit the Event Calendar for registration.
Courageous Conversations (aka I.D.E.A. SIG)
AFP’s I.D.E.A. (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, & Access) initiative aims to create a fundraising profession that is not only diverse but also inclusive and equitable.
We will meet on zoom on the second Thursday of odd months at 9 AM. Visit the Event Calendar for registration and specific topics for each session.
Emerging Development Leaders
The Emerging Development Leaders group is a place to learn, grow and offer advice. Emerging Development Leaders show an interest in developing themselves and their own capabilities, and also have the ability and interest in developing, mentoring, and supporting others in the profession based on their experiences.
Sessions will focus on topics identified by participants in prior sessions. The group typically meets on zoom on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month from 8:30 - 9:30 AM. Visit the Events Calendar for dates and registration details.
Seasoned Professionals
Are you interested in networking with other seasoned development professionals (10+ years) to exchange ideas, discuss development trends, share frustrations, and learn more ways to galvanize the power of philanthropy to address critical needs? AFP has a long-running Seasoned Development Professional Group facilitated by Michele Weinschrott, a development professional with 30 years of diversified experience. Typically, the Seasoned Professionals Group meets on zoom at 8:30 AM online on the first and third Wednesdays of the month. Visit the Events Calendar for dates and registration.
Grant Writing Professionals Group
Please join us for an inclusive and lively conversation about all things grants as well as to connect with and build relationships with other fundraising professionals.
This group will typically meet on zoom on the first and third Tuesday of each month at 8 AM. Heather Willette will lead on the first Tuesday, Yajaira Maldonado will lead on the third Tuesday. Visit our Events Calendar for dates and registration.