Association of Fundraising Professionals, Greater Houston Chapter

Do you have a work bestie? The latest episode of The Development Download, "Devo Besties," features Jess Moore, Nekia Robinson, and your host, Sarah Brown Rankin. Listen with your Work or Devo Bestie! Tune in now to iTunes, Spotify, or AFPGHC Website for the latest episode of The Development Download. Don't miss out on the inspiring stories, expert insights, and entertaining conversations. Learn more here: https://ow.ly/huYi50TCm4q

The Association of Fundraising Professionals Greater Houston Chapter proudly honors Verizon with this year’s Houston Business Journal Corporate Philanthropy Award for a Mid-Size Corporation. Verizon is dedicated to bringing economic, environmental, and social change to the communities they serve. That is why they have committed more than $93.8 million in market value support to the Houston region over the last five years through their responsible business initiatives focused on economic, environmental, and social advancement. We are grateful for their contributions and are excited to celebrate their achievements. We invite you to be part of this meaningful celebration. You can join the National Philanthropy Day celebration and help us honor Verizon on November 13, 2024. To purchase a table or individual tickets, visit: https://ow.ly/S1g150TCthN

The Association of Fundraising Professionals Greater Houston Chapter proudly honors Project Luong as this year’s recipient of the Houston Business Journal Corporate Philanthropy Award for an Outstanding Small Corporation. Project Luong is a commercial architecture firm that specializes in community-based projects. They are partners and collaborators who share knowledge and work to proactively seek and tackle problems. They continually invest in and develop their people for their customers in Houston and beyond to Do More. We are grateful for their contributions and are excited to celebrate their achievements. We invite you to be part of this meaningful celebration. You can join the National Philanthropy Day celebration and help us honor Project Luong on November 13, 2024. To purchase a table or individual tickets, visit: https://ow.ly/5RZa50TClYo

The Association of Fundraising Professionals Greater Houston Chapter proudly honors Laura and D. Bradley McWilliams with this year’s Maurice Hirsch Award for Philanthropy. Their successful business careers in fields from foreign diplomacy to finance, coupled with an abundant philanthropic spirit, have enriched the well-being of people across Houston and beyond. We are grateful for their contributions and are excited to celebrate their achievements. We invite you to be part of this meaningful celebration. You can join the National Philanthropy Day celebration and help us honor Laura and D. Bradley McWilliams on November 13, 2024. To purchase a table or individual tickets, visit https://ow.ly/22GN50TuOjg

Have you considered attending AFP ICON 2025 but need help figuring out where to start? 🎉 Your first step should be to visit the AFPGHC Scholarship page and apply if you qualify! Scholarship applications are open now through November 1, 2024. Don't miss this opportunity to connect with fellow fundraisers and learn from industry experts. Apply today! Visit: https://ow.ly/g7gj50TuvmZ

Join us on Monday, September 30, 2024 from 5 pm – 6:30 pm as we start the National Philanthropy Day Celebration early by honoring two of our awardees at a special reception. Tickets $35 Member | $45 Non-Member (Parking is included) Purchase your ticket here: https://ow.ly/cKk050Trmy3

Join us on Friday, September 20, 2024, from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM at the United Way of Greater Houston for a transformative education session focused on "Being in ‘Right’ Relationship: Navigating Power Dynamics with Community-Centric Fundraising." In this session, we’ll dive deep into the shifting landscape of nonprofit fundraising, exploring how Community-Centric Fundraising (CCF) can guide us away from traditional donor-centric models towards practices rooted in equity, social justice, and collective care. Register now: https://ow.ly/pHZP50Tj2Ww #CCF #Fundraising #Houston #ProfessionalDevelopment #Networking #AFPGreaterHouston

Join us for the 2024 National Philanthropy Day Luncheon, a special event where we gather to honor and celebrate the remarkable individuals and organizations whose dedication and generosity have created lasting, positive change in our community. This year’s luncheon will be held on Wednesday, November 13th, at Bayou City Event Center, 9401 Knight Road, Houston, Texas 77045. We hope you consider being part of this celebration. Individual tickets are on sale now and can be purchased by scanning the QR Code or going here: https://ow.ly/qoT950TfVaS

Get ready to take a leap! The latest episode of The Development Download, "The Big Leap," features Loubel Cruz Galik and your host, Sarah Brown Rankin. Ready to be inspired? Tune in now to Apple, Spotify, or go to the AFPGHC Website now for the latest episode of The Development Download here: https://ow.ly/Furv50TfB45. Don't miss out on the inspiring stories, expert insights, and entertaining conversations.

We're happy to announce the relaunch of the Association of Fundraising Professionals Greater Houston Chapter's podcast, "The Development Download." In this mini-episode, you'll meet our new host and AFPGHC member, Sarah Brown Rankin, joined by LaGina Rae Harris, social impact entrepreneur and CEO of The Us Space, a co-working space centering women of color in the Mellie Esperson building in downtown Houston. Go here to listen on Spotify: https://ow.ly/1Z6O50T86L7 Go here to access from our website: https://ow.ly/qKVj50T86L6