Association of Fundraising Professionals, Greater Houston Chapter

The Association of Fundraising Professionals Greater Houston Chapter proudly honors 104.1 KRBE as this year’s Outstanding Communications Partner award recipient. Cumulus Station 104.1 KRBE is committed to being an indispensable part of the Houston community by providing local content, entertainment and charitable work. Established in 1959, the station is renowned for its engaging on-air personalities, dynamic morning show, and strong community involvement. We invite you to be part of this meaningful celebration. You can join the National Philanthropy Day celebration and help us honor 104.1 KRBE on November 13, 2024. Go here to purchase a table or individual tickets: https://ow.ly/8pFR50TWzFO

The Association of Fundraising Professionals Greater Houston Chapter proudly honors the BakerRipley Neighborhood Tax Center Volunteers as this year’s Outstanding Volunteer Service award recipient. The BakerRipley Neighborhood Tax Center Volunteers exemplify outstanding volunteer service through their exceptional leadership, organizational skills, and unwavering commitment to their community. The volunteers coordinate and help manage multiple tax centers across Houston, providing free, high-quality tax preparation services to low-to-moderate income individuals and families. We invite you to be part of this meaningful celebration. You can join the National Philanthropy Day celebration and help us honor the BakerRipley Neighborhood Tax Center Volunteers on November 13, 2024. Go here to purchase a table or individual tickets: https://ow.ly/TTlg50TWzsr

The Association of Fundraising Professionals Greater Houston Chapter proudly honors Make-A-Wish Texas Gulf Coast and Louisiana's Wish Ball with this year’s Outstanding Fundraising Program Less than $2M award. On May 3, 2024, the Make-A-Wish Texas Gulf Coast and Louisiana hosted Wish Ball | Among the Stars. The inaugural event celebrated 40 years of life-changing wishes granted by the organization and honored the co-founders of Make-A-Wish, Kay and Tommy Austin. The event raised $1.7 million to help grant more wishes across the chapter’s territory, which serves 47 counties in the Texas Gulf Coast and all 64 parishes in Louisiana. We invite you to be part of this meaningful celebration. You can join the National Philanthropy Day celebration and help us honor Make-A-Wish Texas Gulf Coast and Louisiana on November 13, 2024. To purchase a table or individual tickets, visit https://ow.ly/qirX50TRLnV

The Association of Fundraising Professionals Greater Houston Chapter proudly honors UTHealth Houston's "Many Faces. One Mission" with this year’s Outstanding Fundraising Program Greater than $2M award. In 2015, UTHealth Houston launched the campaign—the university’s most ambitious philanthropic effort yet—to help build on its collective expertise and bring its unique capabilities where they are most urgently needed. Thanks to the generosity of 11,315 donors, they surpassed their original goal, securing over $534.4 million in vital funding to support the people, research, and programs that will address some of the most critical challenges facing their patients as well as the city, state, and health care system. We invite you to be part of this meaningful celebration. You can join the National Philanthropy Day celebration and help us honor UTHealth Houston on November 13, 2024. To purchase a table or individual tickets, visit: https://ow.ly/AvTL50TRL65

The Association of Fundraising Professionals Greater Houston Chapter proudly honors Nancy Gordon as this year’s Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser award recipient. Nancy, volunteer extraordinaire, has served on Texas Children’s Board of Trustees since 1998 and is currently on the Advisory Board. She has provided critical, insightful support during the hospital’s explosive growth period, helping cement Texas Children’s reputation nationally and internationally. Her other volunteer work spans roles always focused on children’s health, education and the health of whole communities. We invite you to be part of this meaningful celebration. You can join the National Philanthropy Day celebration and help us honor Nancy Gordon on November 13, 2024. To purchase a table or individual tickets, visit https://ow.ly/9ovI50TIfqA

Join us next Friday, October 18, 2024, from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM at the United Way of Greater Houston to learn from Professor Emily Prinsloo about The Tainted Donor Dilemma. Emily is a leading expert in marketing, and she will discuss the hidden dangers of accepting tainted donations. Learn how to protect your nonprofit’s reputation and ensure ethical fundraising practices. Register now for our last 2024 education session here: https://ow.ly/niVC50TIcFA #fundraising #nonprofit #ethics #event

Just a reminder that AFP Houston has scholarships available to attend the AFP ICON Conference on April 27-29, 2025 in Seattle. 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/1rfM50Tuvn1

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