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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. 📋 […]
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 […]
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 […]
REGISTER KEY TAKEAWAYS: Fundraising is about relationships, not transactions. Clarity and confidence matter. Everyone has a role in fundraising. Gratitude and follow-up are essential. You can do this—and it can […]
REGISTER In today’s competitive philanthropic landscape, a fundraising event must do more than raise money — it must create meaning. This session explores how nonprofit organizations can transform traditional fundraising […]
AFP Central Ohio Cocktails & Calamities 2026 We love to celebrate the big wins, the gifts we secure, the events that go off without a hitch. But, as we all […]
REGISTER How to use AI ethically in fundraising and establish office-wide AI coordination. Understand the ethical dilemmas of using AI in nonprofit fundraising and understand how to prepare ethical guidelines […]
Fundraising is a relationship-based, task-oriented career that requires a discipline for consistency, organization and memory, and a high level of attention to detail. For many professionals with ADHD or other types of neurodivergence, the typical advice given or strategies taught to achieve these skills are completely useless; powering through a tough to-do list, setting self-imposed […]
This session will explore the power dynamics nonprofits navigate on a regular basis. Whether the power is real or perceived, it may come from various sources – a donor, a legacy volunteer, or a major funder. We will discuss power dynamics, acknowledge realities such as harassment*, explore the dependency quotient, and review current research on […]