AFP Greater Detroit Chapter

Join us on February 13 from 5:30-7:30pm for connection and collaboration at “Connect & Cultivate,” a networking mixer for nonprofit professionals. Whether you’re a seasoned Executive Director, Development expert or new to the field, this event offers a relaxed atmosphere to exchange ideas, share experiences and make valuable connections. Enjoy light refreshments, engaging conversation, and the opportunity to expand your professional network. Together, let’s inspire innovation and make 2025 a year of great success for philanthropy. This event is free and is open to AFP members and non-members. For more information and to register, visit https://lnkd.in/g_ySNE5S. #AFPDET #Philanthropy #MichiganNonProfits #MichiganFundraisers #Fundraising

As we move into 2025, it’s time to discuss the big question many fundraisers are facing: Do I need to re-evaluate my events strategy? Some fundraisers are receiving pressure to cancel or modify events amidst rising costs and decreasing attendance. Join this virtual panel discussion with Sommer Dawson (Brock), CFRE, Executive Director at Accent Pontiac; Maureen Smith, Director of Corporate Relations at Forgotten Harvest and Patrick Andras, Board President at the Ferndale Cat Shelter to explore events strategies for nonprofits of all sizes and how to communicate strategy changes to your organization’s leadership, with the ultimate goal of helping your organization start the new year off on the right foot! Join us for "Events: Dead or Alive?", on January 9 from 12:00-1:00pm! For more information and to register, visit https://lnkd.in/gsqJMteX. #AFPDET #Philanthropy #MichiganNonProfits #MichiganFundraisers #Fundraising

A huge thank you to our 2024 AFP Greater Detroit Chapter Marjorie S. Fisher Fellows Mentors and the Max M. and Marjorie S. Fisher Foundation for their longstanding support of emerging philanthropic leaders in our community! Kristin Benton, CFRE Danielle Blasko Ida Benson Marc Berke Paula Brown, CFRE Bobie Clement, CFRE Jennifer L Dale, CFRE, CNM Miah J. Davis Sommer Dawson (Brock), CFRE Tanya R. Griffith, M.Ed. Ashleigh Imerman George Q. Jackson, GPC Liz Klos Stephanie Maurice Beason, MSW, CFRE Peter Poulos Paula Rodriguez Kristin Rossi Eileen Savage Nina Sapp Regina Fortushniak Sharma Meredith Smalstig (Rund) Katja Thomakos, CFRE Tracy Utech Audrey Walker Jamie Westrick #AFPDET #AFPMentorship #Fundraising #Philanthropy

Congratulations to the 2024 AFP Greater Detroit Chapter Marjorie S. Fisher Fellows! Kirsten Adgate Catie Meyers (Bargerstock), MSW LaTrell Bell Nadia Calloway Markuis Cartwright-Huff Anell Eccleston Kelly Farrell Phil Gilchrist Allison Gowan, CFRE Paul Green Nikki Hartley Erin Kreutzberg BethAnne Kunert Danielle Love Miranda Marras Michaele McAvoy, MSW Dr. Karla Mitchell, ND, MBA Lulu Nestor Jess Nichols Heather Perez Jennifer Presley Keyanna Silverman-Maddox, MBA Bethany Simmerlein Tiffany Treadwell Jess VandenBoom, BCBA Julie Wekenmann #AFPDET #AFPMentorship #Fundraising #Philanthropy

Don't miss EVENTS: DEAD OR ALIVE, on January 9 from 12:00-1:00pm! Register now! As we move into 2025, it’s time to discuss the big question many fundraisers are facing: Do I need to re-evaluate my events strategy? Some fundraisers are receiving pressure to cancel or modify events amidst rising costs and decreasing attendance. Join this virtual panel discussion with Sommer Dawson (Brock), CFRE, Executive Director at Accent Pontiac; Maureen Smith, Director of Corporate Relations at Forgotten Harvest; and Patrick Andras, Board President at the Ferndale Cat Shelter to explore events strategies for nonprofits of all sizes and how to communicate strategy changes to your organization’s leadership, with the ultimate goal of helping your organization start the new year off on the right foot! For more information and to register, visit https://lnkd.in/gsqJMteX. #AFPDET #Philanthropy #MichiganNonProfits #MichiganFundraisers #Fundraising

LAST CALL! Don’t miss your chance to join us at AFP Greater Detroit’s Annual Meeting & Luncheon on December 10 from 12:00-1:30 pm at TechTown Detroit. Registration closes at 12pm on Dec. 3, so register now! Join us as we celebrate the achievements of our members over the past year and look forward to new opportunities and successes in 2025. Plus, we’ve got a great speaker joining us -- Tammy Zonker, Founder & President of Fundraising Transformed! Tammy's session will be about thinking bigger, braver, and bolder. In today's rapidly changing world, nonprofits face unprecedented challenges and opportunities. To truly make a difference, we must think beyond incremental progress and embrace a mindset of audacious ambition. This keynote will challenge you to redefine what's possible, push boundaries, and catalyze lasting change through bold actions. For more information and to register, visit https://lnkd.in/gcsyAzWs. #AFPDET #Philanthropy #MichiganNonProfits #MichiganFundraisers #Fundraising

Registration is now open for EVENTS: DEAD OR ALIVE, on January 9 from 12:00-1:00pm! As we move into 2025, it’s time to discuss the big question many fundraisers are facing: Do I need to re-evaluate my events strategy? Some fundraisers are receiving pressure to cancel or modify events amidst rising costs and decreasing attendance. Join this virtual panel discussion with Sommer Dawson (Brock), CFRE, Executive Director at Accent Pontiac; Maureen Smith, Director of Corporate Relations at Forgotten Harvest and Patrick Andras, Board President at the Ferndale Cat Shelter to explore events strategies for nonprofits of all sizes and how to communicate strategy changes to your organization’s leadership, with the ultimate goal of helping your organization start the new year off on the right foot! Following this session, you will receive: • A tool to assess an event’s feasibility and value to your organization • A list of event ideas with brief descriptions • A sample events timeline For more information and to register, visit https://lnkd.in/gsqJMteX. #AFPDET #Philanthropy #MichiganNonProfits #MichiganFundraisers #Fundraising

Don’t miss your chance to join us at AFP Greater Detroit’s Annual Meeting & Luncheon on December 10 from 12:00-1:30 pm at TechTown in Detroit. Register today! Join us as we celebrate the achievements of our members over the past year and look forward to new opportunities and successes in 2025. Plus, we’ve got a great speaker joining us -- Tammy Zonker, Founder & President of Fundraising Transformed! Tammy's session will be about thinking bigger, braver, and bolder. In today's rapidly changing world, nonprofits face unprecedented challenges and opportunities. To truly make a difference, we must think beyond incremental progress and embrace a mindset of audacious ambition. This keynote will challenge you to redefine what's possible, push boundaries, and catalyze lasting change through bold actions. For more information and to register, visit https://lnkd.in/gcsyAzWs. #AFPDET #Philanthropy #MichiganNonProfits #MichiganFundraisers #Fundraising

Save the date for our upcoming program, Events: Dead or Alive, on January 9 from 12:00-1:00pm! As we move into 2025, it’s time to discuss the big question many fundraisers are facing: Do I need to re-evaluate my events strategy? Some fundraisers are receiving pressure to cancel or modify events amidst rising costs and decreasing attendance. Join this virtual panel discussion with Trish Dewald, CEO and Principal at Mondo Unlimited, Maureen Smith, Director of Corporate Relations at Forgotten Harvest and Patrick Andras, Board President at the Ferndale Cat Shelter to explore events strategies for nonprofits of all sizes and how to communicate strategy changes to your organization’s leadership, with the ultimate goal of helping your organization start the new year off on the right foot! Following this session, you will receive: A tool to assess an event’s feasibility and value to your organization A list of event ideas with brief descriptions A sample events timeline Registration coming soon! Visit https://lnkd.in/gsqJMteX for details.

Thank you to everyone who joined us at our National Philanthropy Day Strolling Dinner & Awards Ceremony last night! If you weren’t able to join us, you can check out the honorees and Distinguished Volunteers at www.npddet.org. We’ll also be posting event photos once available. #NPDDET2024 #AFPDET #NationalPhilanthropyDay