Upcoming Events
May 13th, 2025 | Girl Scouts of Ohio's Heartland
You're on Your Own Kid: Self Care For Fundraisers Who Want to Avoid Burnout | May Continuing Education Program 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Burnout in any role can be perilous, but for fundraisers, it’s uniquely treacherous. Our work isn’t just a job—it’s a mission, deeply connected to a cause we’re passionate about. This powerful connection can blind us to the warning signs of burnout, making it harder to recognize and address. In this presentation, I will reveal the critical behaviors that indicate burnout is on the horizon and provide actionable strategies to protect your well-being while continuing to excel in your role. Learn how to safeguard your passion and sustain your impact.
Due to space limitations, registration is limited to first come, first served. Pre-registration required and the registration deadline is Friday, May 9th at noon.
This session is pending approval for 1.25 CFRE credits.
Lunch will be provided!
The first 30 minutes are dedicated to networking. The session will begin promptly at 12:00 p.m.
AFP Central Ohio 2025 Education Program Venue Sponsor
Additional Information
Central Ohio AFP offers a variety of educational opportunities throughout the year. Sessions are planned by the Education Committee and are typically held the second Tuesday of each month as breakfast, lunch, or happy hour meetings. These learning opportunities for fundraising professionals cover a wide variety of topics to benefit the range of our membership—including those new to the profession or considering a career in fundraising, as well as mid-career and seasoned professionals.
Guest speakers are identified locally, regionally, and nationally to present on a wide range of topics. Around the end of each calendar year, our committee circulates a Request for Proposals (RFP) application to evaluate and select an upcoming slate of speakers. If you’d like to join our committee or have a suggestion for a future topic presentation, please email [email protected]
Educational presentation formats include:
- General Monthly Session – 1-hr long presentations that include provided time for networking beforehand and Q&A with the speaker afterwards
- Speaker Series – a more in-depth presentation involving a special speaker or national expert
- Brown-Bag Series – offered for free or reduced cost, partnering with local catering companies
- Cocktails and Calamities Happy Hour – this annual summertime tradition calls on local AFP colleagues to share their “horror stories” and the lessons learned.
Event announcements, registration information, and general updates can be found on this page as well as our respective social media channels: LinkedIn and Facebook. An email will also be sent to our membership mailing list as soon as event details are confirmed.
Attendees are surveyed following each educational program to receive feedback on presenter, topic, and location. Suggestions through these surveys lay the groundwork for future programming.
For questions about current or future programming, contact this year’s Education Co-Chairs.
