AFP is the professional association of individuals responsible for generating philanthropic support for a wide variety of nonprofit, charitable organizations serving the Central Valley.
Upcoming Events
AFP's Valley chapter meets the third Tuesday of most months for networking and programs of interest to those involved in the fundraising profession. Meetings are held at Pardini's Banquet Rooms at 2257 West Shaw Avenue, Fresno. Check-in and networking begin at 11:30; lunch is at noon with the program from 12:15 until 1:30 p.m. Topics are announced on this site, emailed to our distribution list, and through numerous media outlets. You do not have to be an AFP member to attend; topics are appropriate for the staff, board, and volunteers who serve non-profit organizations in Kern, Tulare, Kings, Fresno, Madera, Mariposa, and Merced counties.
2010 Program Schedule
March 16 - 12 Deadly Mistakes of Major Gift Campaigns and How to Avoid Them
April 20 - 'Cause I'm the tax man, yeah, I'm the tax man -the new 990
May 5 (6:30 - 7:30 p.m., Woodward Park Library | FREE) - Introduction to Fundraising Planning
May 18 - Funding Strategies for Nonprofits
June 15 - Honoring our Past, Inspiring our Future
July 20 - Who's Afraid of the Big, Bad Blog
August 17 - Topic: Public Relations for Community Benefit Organizations
September 21 - How to be Everybody's Everything: Starting a Small Show Fundraising Program
October 19 - Get Off the Bus
November 16 - National Philanthropy Day
December 21 - Fundraising Jeopardy
Who’s Afraid of the Big, Bad, Blog? | July Luncheon Workshop
Date: Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Time: Check-in and networking 11:30
Lunch and meeting at noon
Program at 12:30
Location: Pardini’s, 2257 West Shaw Avenue, Fresno
Cost: $15 chapter members; $25 non-members ($5 late fee; no shows will be billed)
Fund Raising Day 2010 - June 16
The Golden Gate Chapter of AFP and Development Executives Roundtable have extended an invitation to our chapter member to join them for Fund Raising Day 2010 in San Francisco on Wednesday, June 16. For those unable to travel to AFP International, this is often considered the west coast's premier fundraising training conference.
Conference and hospitality information can be found in the event flyer.
Meet the Grantmakers: Funding Opportunities for Fresno/Central Valley nonprofits
Friday, May 21st, 10:00am-11:30am
Panelists will describe their organizations’ funding priorities and guidelines as they pertain to nonprofit organizations in Fresno and the Central Valley including insights on regional needs and funding trends, practical tips on how to apply, and how the economic crisis has impacted foundation support regionally.