Association of Fundraising Professionals, Greater New Orleans Chapter

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the annual Association of Fundraising Professionals, Greater New Orleans Chapter and New Orleans Planned Giving Council's Joint Meeting: Maximizing Philanthropic Impact: Navigating the Benefits and Challenges of Donor-Advised Funds. Special thanks to our Panel Speakers: Debbie Berins, Jewish Endowment Foundation Edmund Giering, Baton Rouge Area Foundation Meg Miles, Greater New Orleans Foundation Garrett Moore, The National WWII Museum . . . #philanthropy #afp #afpnola

📣 Due to the weather threat in our area we have decided to postpone our meeting. We will be in touch with our alternate date as soon as possible. If you have already registered you need not do anything - we will transfer your registration to the new date. If you cannot attend on the new date, we will work with you to process a refund. We hope everyone stays safe this week!

We're still over the moon about our joint August 'The Future of Black Giving' panel presentation with the AFP Baton Rouge Chapter during Black Philanthropy Month! Check out this reel for some highlights of the event. . . . #afp #afpnola #afpbatonrouge #philanthropy #blackphilanthropy #blackphilanthropymonth

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Special Offer! Education, information sharing, and collaboration are the keys to nonprofit sustainability and impact. The 2024 Conference for Louisiana's Nonprofits will offer strategies, experiences, and connections to help organizations continue to grow and thrive. Register for The 2024 Conference for Louisiana's Nonprofits! The Louisiana Alliance for Nonprofits is offering AFP New Orleans members a $10.00 discount and extending the Early Bird Rate until September 6.  Code: AFP2024CONFERENCE. Start: September 16, 2024 1:00 PM (CST) End: September 17, 2024 4:00 PM (CST) Location: L'Auberge Casino & Hotel, 777 L’Auberge Ave, Baton Rouge

Join us for the annual Association of Fundraising Professionals, Greater New Orleans Chapter and New Orleans Planned Giving Council's Joint Meeting! “Maximizing Philanthropic Impact: Navigating the Benefits and Challenges of Donor-Advised Funds” 📅 Thursday, September 12, 2024 ⏰ 11:30 a.m. Registration and Networking with Buffet Lunch, Noon Panel Presentation 📍 Lula Restaurant Distillery, 1532 St. Charles Avenue, New Orleans, LA (ample parking is available in Lula’s private lot located around the corner from the restaurant on Terpsichore Street) Panel Speakers: Bobby Garon, Jewish Endowment Foundation Edmund Giering, Baton Rouge Area Foundation Meg Miles, Greater New Orleans Foundation Garrett Moore, The National WWII Museum To register, please click here: https://lnkd.in/guGeSbZ7 . . . #philanthropy #afp #afpnola

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who participated in this week's 'The Future of Black Philanthropy' event in partnership with the Association of Fundraising Professionals Baton Rouge! A huge shout out to our panelists Ciara Coleman with Geaux Girl Giving, Monica Coleman with the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Ebony Starks with the HUEY AND ANGELINA WILSON FOUNDATION, and Kim Williams with Humana; our panel moderator, our host The Valdry Center for Philanthropy at Southern University and A&M College- Baton Rouge, and our event sponsors the Foundation for Louisiana and the Jefferson Community Foundation, and the sold-out audience! We look forward to seeing everyone at the next AFP Chapter meeting in New Orleans and Baton Rouge! . . . #philanthropy #blackphilanthropy #afp #afpnola #afpbatonrouge

PLEASE NOTE: We've reached capacity for in-person registrations! Virtual attendance is still an option. If you'd like to attend this event virtually, please sign up through the registration link to receive the virtual meeting link prior to the meeting time. Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) - Greater Baton Rouge and Association of Fundraising Professionals, Greater New Orleans Chapter present “The Future of Black Giving: What Does It Look Like?” 📆 Tuesday, August 13, 2024 ⏰ 11:30 am Registration & networking, 12:00 pm Lunch & panel presentation 📍 The Valdry Center for Philanthropy at Southern University, 598 Harding Boulevard, Baton Rouge, LA 70807 Panel Members: Ciara Coleman, Geaux Girl Giving Monica Coleman, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Ebony Starks, Huey and Angelina Wilson Foundation Kim Williams, Humana REGISTRATION COST: $10 virtual only REGISTER HERE: https://lnkd.in/gC_nJQ6t

Through a partnership with Blackbaud the AFP Foundation for Philanthropy is offering 36 scholarships for the full registration fee of AFP LEAD 2024 in St. Louis, MO, October 16-18, 2024. Scholarship candidates must identify as a member of a diverse community, have not previously attended an AFP LEAD event, and have at least 1 year of experience as a fundraising professional. The scholarship will be open through August 23, 2024. To Learn More 👇🏼

AFP Baton Rouge and AFP Greater New Orleans Chapters Present “The Future of Black Giving: What Does It Look Like?” 📆 Tuesday, August 13, 2024 11:30 am registration & networking 12:00 lunch & panel presentation Valdry Center for Philanthropy at Southern University, 598 Harding Boulevard, Baton Rouge LA 70807 If you are interested in attending the event in person and transportation or event fee is a barrier, the Foundation for Louisiana is generously sponsoring up to 28 registrations. If you would like to apply for one of these registrations, fill out the application here: https://lnkd.in/g3yhh6y6. These complimentary registrations will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. This is open to everyone, even if you have already registered - your registration will be refunded if you are selected for the complimentary registrations. Deadline is Friday, August 2, 2024, at 4:00 pm based on availability. Also thanks to the Jefferson Community Foundation, bus transportation will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis to attendees traveling from New Orleans to Baton Rouge. The meet-up and drop-off point will be at the Jefferson Community Foundation in Metairie. Please indicate your transportation needs on registration form. Panel Members: Ciara Coleman, Geaux Girl Giving Monica Coleman, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Ebony Starks, Huey and Angelina Wilson Foundation Kim Williams, Humana REGISTRATION COSTS: $20 AFP Members Baton Rouge & New Orleans $25 guest/non-members $10 college students $10 virtual only Menu: sandwich wraps, mac & cheese, green beans, cold veggie pasta, whole baked chicken, bone-out. Beverages: lemonade, sweet tea, and water ✅ REGISTER HERE: https://lnkd.in/gC_nJQ6t