Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) - Baton Rouge

Join AFP Baton Rouge and AFP New Orleans as we celebrate Black Philanthropy this August! We’re excited to present a dynamic panel of speakers discussing "The Future of Black Giving: What Does It Look Like?" on Tuesday, August 13th, starting at 11:30 am at The Valdry Center for Philanthropy at Southern University. Special thanks to Southern University Agricultural Research and Extension Center for sponsoring this month's educational session!
Register Today: https://mailchi.mp/d7980b23ad59/gbr-chapter-june-meeting-17981033

Presenting this year's National Philanthropy Day Honorees! Join us in raising a toast to the remarkable donors, volunteers, and philanthropists dedicated to making a positive impact in the Greater Baton Rouge community!

All members of the community are invited to celebrate the honorees. Sponsorship, tables, tickets, and program ads are now available, and can be purchased online.

https://mailchi.mp/31eefdd0e1ad/gbr-chapter-board-meeting-17980897

We look forward to seeing you at our July AFP Webinar Today!
Brown bag lunches are welcome!

https://mailchi.mp/7aef2499582c/gbr-chapter-july-newsletter-17980853

Have you ever been interested in joining the AFP BR Board? Now’s your chance! We’re looking for passionate individuals to join our team and make a difference.

Come learn more about this fantastic opportunity at our upcoming meeting on July 11. Don’t miss out on the chance to be a part of something great!

https://mailchi.mp/27b5a81c1d4e/gbr-chapter-board-meeting-17980529

Check out the AFP-GBR Chapter July Newsletter to get updates on what's happening at AFP!- https://mailchi.mp/7c263b067d29/gbr-chapter-july-newsletter-17980333

Nominations for National Philanthropy Day Due Today by 5PM!! ✨

Do you know a colleague, organization, or outstanding youth who deserves recognition for their philanthropic work? Nominate them today!

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Nominations for National Philanthropy Day Due Tomorrow!! ✨

Do you know a colleague, organization, or outstanding youth who deserves recognition for their philanthropic work? Nominate them today!

Nominations for awardees are due this Friday, June 14, 2024 by 5 p.m.

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Mentorship location has changed to Tap 65! See you there!!

Huge thanks to our mentorship and training sponsors, Southern University Agricultural Research and Extension Center, and Erin Douget Cook, CFRE. Stay tuned and join us! 🌟

4 Days left to nominate for National Philanthropy Day!! ✨

Do you know a colleague, organization, or outstanding youth who deserves recognition for their philanthropic work? Nominate them today!

Nominations for awardees are due this Friday, June 14, 2024 by 5 p.m.

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5 Days left to nominate for National Philanthropy Day!! ✨

What better way to say thank you to your best donors, fundraisers and/or volunteers than with grand recognition and a heartfelt award from AFP-Greater Baton Rouge. Nominations are open for the 2024 National Philanthropy Day Luncheon Awards. Do you know a colleague, organization, or outstanding youth who deserves recognition for their philanthropic work? Nominate them today!

Nominations for awardees are due this Friday, June 14, 2024 by 5 p.m.
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We can't wait to see everyone at our June AFP meetings Tomorrow! Register today to secure your spot! Note: Mentorship location has changed to Tap 65! Huge thanks to our mentorship and training sponsors, Southern University Agricultural Research and Extension Center, and Erin Douget Cook, CFRE. Stay tuned and join us! 🌟

Stay updated with our June AFP-GBR Chapter Newsletter! - https://mailchi.mp/bf077b0de48f/gbr-chapter-june-newsletter-17971925

What better way to say thank you to your best donors, fundraisers and/or volunteers than with grand recognition and a heartfelt award from AFP-Greater Baton Rouge.Nominations are open for the 2024 National Philanthropy Day Luncheon Awards. Do you know a colleague, organization, or outstanding youth who deserves recognition for their philanthropic work? Nominate them today!

Nominations for awardees are due on Friday, June 14, 2024 by 5 p.m.
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AFPGBR Be the Cause! Help us reach the Hive with 30 giving $35! - https://mailchi.mp/ac2156ff1d6e/gbr-chapter-apr-meeting-17972405

Exciting things are coming this June! We can't wait to see you at our AFP June meetings! Huge thanks to our mentorship and training sponsors, Southern University Agricultural Research and Extension Center, and Erin Douget Cook, CFRE. Stay tuned and join us!- https://mailchi.mp/6c272d5ff2ec/gbr-chapter-june-meeting-17971917

Special gratitude to Catholic Vitality 360 for sponsoring our AFP May mentorship and training session! Thank you for supporting the growth of AFP Baton Rouge members and future philanthropists!

We had an incredible May AFP meeting yesterday! Thank you to our amazing speakers for sharing their expertise with us. Special thanks to Catholic Vitality 360 for sponsoring our mentorship and training session! We can't wait to see you at our June meeting! And remember, don't forget to nominate deserving individuals or organizations for National Philanthropy Day awards! Nominate- https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd8Mh-lX1FNbViOmFJDyzwZqAw1Vwt50OVllmQpdDgmVR9exA/viewform?pli=1&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR0QfBqpuQYcjObLGcUaBh-8KvikrPzXNhips7rFXrjJWfcBoothbdXLphg_aem_AQCUd8o3bFucItG5_nqhoVcOmnpPAGLR18pL3N-PZuuo26QYlGwOfmP_DQNT7OXWfiu95Unnim8-VFHMoGMhcGgq

National Philanthropy Day Nominations are Open! Nominate your best donors, fundraisers and/or volunteers with a NPD Award!

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We can't wait to see you at our May meeting on Tuesday! We have some amazing speakers that you don't want to miss! Make sure to register today for no late fee! - https://mailchi.mp/c8e598075f9a/gbr-chapter-may-meeting-17970786

Stay updated on all things AFP Baton Rouge! Check out our May Newsletter! PSA: National Philanthropy Day Nominations are Now Open! Don't Forget to Nominate your best donors, fundraisers and/or volunteers with a NPD Award!
- https://mailchi.mp/26c4f6c96f16/gbr-chapter-may-newsletter-17968678

Join us for our May AFP Training Session. With Jill Roshto, Executive Director of Louisiana Alliance for Nonprofits; Tammy V. Abshire, CFRE, Interim Vice President of Nonprofit Excellence at Baton Rouge Area Foundation; and Gwen Fairchild, CFRE, CAP, Director of Stewardship and Development at Catholic Diocese of Baton Rouge as our speakers. Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn from the best in the field! We hope to see you there. - https://mailchi.mp/36f02de61850/gbr-chapter-may-meeting-17968666

Would you like to help further philanthropy while making great connections? An AFP Greater Baton Rouge committee is the perfect place for you!

We need volunteers for the following committees:

✔National Philanthropy Day
Is event planning your thing? This is a strong committee who could use one or two more pairs of hands to pull off a stellar National Philanthropy Day Luncheon.
✔Membership
Are you a social butterfly? The Membership committee needs more people to help plan mixers, networking events and other activities that add value to your membership.
✔Communications
Do you like to get new projects off the ground? This committee will be implementing a brand new communications strategy and we need people to help put it into action.
✔Professional Development
Is continuing education important to you? The Education committee needs one new person to help plan topics and speakers for our education sessions.

If any of these opportunities interest you, please contact Tammy V. Abshire, CFRE, Chapter Administrator, at [email protected].

Last week's AFP training meeting was a huge success! A big thank you to our mentoring and training sponsor, St. James Place, for their support. Special thanks to our amazing speakers, Victoria Armstrong, Co-Owner of 4thFLR Creative Agency, and Ginger Guttner, Communications Manager at LSU School of Veterinary Medicine, for sharing their expertise with us. 🌟

What is BE the CAUSE campaign?

BE the CAUSE is the cooperative, annual fund campaign of the AFP Foundation for Philanthropy and our chapter.

During AFP ICON (April 7-9), for every $20 donated by a donor (up to the first 1,000) a match will contribute $10 to the donor’s AFP chapter. You do not have to be present at AFP ICON to participate.

Your investment in the AFP Foundation for Philanthropy will help support local, national, and international programs:

✔️Diversity & Inclusion-Diversity scholarships to the AFP International Fundraising Conference are a priority for the Foundation.
✔️Professional Development-Scholarships provide fundraisers and nonprofit leaders with education, training, and leadership development opportunities.
✔️Research-Research that increases fundraising, philanthropy, and social innovation includes the Growth in Giving Initiative.
A portion of every donation you make to BE the CAUSE comes back to our chapter to support important chapter programs

🌟How do you contribute to the Be the Cause Campaign?
Online link: www.afpglobal.org/donate
NEW THIS YEAR! Text AFP to 571-749-2699🌟

Thank you to our AFP April Mentoring and Training Session sponsor St. James Place!

Year-End Challenges in Q4 2023 as Fundraising Metrics Decline | Association of Fundraising Professionals While year-end remains the busiest giving season in the US, long-term declines in charitable giving trends remained in Q4 2023.

Tomorrow is the AFP Baton Rouge April Monthly Training Session! Join us as Victoria Armstrong, Co-Owner of 4thFLR Creative Agency, and Ginger Guttner, Communications Manager at LSU School of Veterinary Medicine, share their expertise. Huge thanks to our fantastic April Mentoring and Training session sponsor, St. James Place! We're excited to see you tomorrow—register now to secure your spot! - https://mailchi.mp/9bf5cb4fb30c/gbr-chapter-apr-meeting-17967706

We can't wait for Tuesday! Make sure to register today for no late fee! - https://mailchi.mp/0da198283f4f/gbr-chapter-apr-meeting-17967358

Stay updated on what's happening at AFP Baton Rouge! Check out our April Newsletter!- https://mailchi.mp/bda85d69a719/gbr-chapter-apr-newsletter-17967290