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  • The Trust Factor: Why Nonprofits Can’t Sleep on Marketing to Build a Foundation of Trust for Marketing Success | Presented by Julie Daubenmire, Apryl Ash

    📍Girl Scouts of Ohio's Heartland 1700 Watermark Drive, Columbus, OH

    Register Donor recruitment and retention is built on a foundation of trust. Why? Because donors want and need to feel a personal connection to the cause, and trust that it's a credible organization putting their hard-earned time, talent, treasure and testimony to good use. The reality is trust isn't built overnight. And nonprofit fundraisers need […]

  • Cocktails and Calamities 2025

    Grange Insurance Audobon Center 505 W. Whittier St, Columbus, OH

    Register AFP Central Ohio Cocktails & Calamities 2025 So much of our profession involves relationship building and oftentimes there can be awkward conversations or experiences that make us second-guess, laugh unexpectedly, or cringe altogether. Cocktails & Calamities offers a safe and reflective space for members and guests to learn from other professionals in a networking […]

  • Beyond IDEA: Uncovering the Heart and Mind Shifts Needed for True Fundraising Equity | Presented by Lachandra Baker

    📍Girl Scouts of Ohio's Heartland 1700 Watermark Drive, Columbus, OH

    REGISTER   Are you ready to delve into the deeper aspects of IDEA principles within fundraising, moving beyond theoretical guides and checklists?  This presentation will challenge participants to explore their own biases, especially regarding fundraising in culturally and ethnically diverse communities. The session will address how true equity in philanthropy requires a shift in both […]

  • Beyond the Ask: Elevating Your Fundraising Career | Presented by Steven Hatchett

    Virtual

    Register Are you a fundraising professional aiming for the C-suite? Join us for an engaging presentation that will support you in achieving your highest career goals and aspirations. We will share experiences and strategies for helping you advance to executive leadership roles within a nonprofit organization. This engaging session will equip you with actionable strategies […]

  • Game Night

    Seventh Son Brewing 1101 N 4th Street, Columbus, Ohio

    Survey Says... It's Game Night! Register Join Central Ohio AFP for a night of fun, friends, and fundraising at Seventh Son Brewing. Light snacks will be provided and $1 from every beverage purchased will be donated back to Central Ohio AFP! This is an informal and low-competition evening to build connections and learn more about […]

  • AFP Central Ohio and CGPCO Joint Program

    📍Girl Scouts of Ohio's Heartland 1700 Watermark Drive, Columbus, OH

    REGISTER As donors age and approach end of life, nonprofits, medical professionals, families, and legal advisors all face delicate ethical questions. What are the rights and duties of each party? How should nonprofits engage with aging or terminally ill donors in a way that respects autonomy, avoids undue influence, and protects organizational integrity? What clinical […]

  • Moves Management For Your Career | Presented by Lindsey Gale & Wendy Wilsker

    Virtual

    Register This engaging presentation will inspire you to think about adapting practices from donor cultivation and stewardship into your own career journey, including: identifying your strengths and interests, discussing growth opportunities with your leaders, leveraging and stewarding your network, finding a mentor, maximizing LinkedIn, and more! 📋 Pre-registration required 🎟️ Members free | Guests $5 […]

  • Beyond the Spray-and-Pray: Strategic Prospect Research That Actually Works | Presented By Carolyn Caldwell

    📍Girl Scouts of Ohio's Heartland 1700 Watermark Drive, Columbus, OH

    Register This dynamic session will challenge you to approach prospect research and grant development more strategically, introducing: a four-phase research framework that saves time and resources while improving grant outcomes; tools for evaluating organizational grant readiness; prospecting techniques that surface realistic funding opportunities; and cultivation approaches that strengthen funder relationships and inform smarter decision-making. 📋 […]

    $20 – $35

  • Her Story, Her Giving! Real Conversations with Women Who Give (a damn) | Presented by Cramer & Associates

    📍Girl Scouts of Ohio's Heartland 1700 Watermark Drive, Columbus, OH

    Go beyond the research and hear directly from women philanthropists themselves. This interactive session features candid conversations with four dynamic women who will share what truly motivates their giving, what catches their attention, and how nonprofits can stand out in meaningful ways. Moderated by Dawn Robinson of Cramer & Associates and grounded in insights from […]

  • Overcoming the “Ick Factor”: Rethinking Brand in the Nonprofit Sector | Presented by Pam Georgiana

    📍Girl Scouts of Ohio's Heartland 1700 Watermark Drive, Columbus, OH

    REGISTER Imagine a future where: Donors immediately understand and resonate with your mission. Volunteers feel a deep connection to your cause. Every interaction, both online and in-person, reinforces the impact of your work. This is the transformative power of brand strategy for nonprofits and purpose-driven organizations. Don’t let the “ick” factor keep you from embracing […]

    $20 – $35