 A message from the AFP WM Board of Directors Spring is here. It’s a time of growth and we are hopeful for more connection with good weather. We all look forward to more in-person meetings, connecting with donors, volunteers and with each other. Many of us will be attending AFP ICON in Las Vegas May 2-4th. There are so many great session that will leave us inspired and ready to take on new challenges. Please follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn to see session recaps and photos. Attend the AFP CFRE Refresher Course via Zoom on September 13th, 15th, 20th, 22nd, and 27th 2022. Advance your journey toward CFRE certification through the self-exploration of knowledge and peer exchange of best practices — facilitated by knowledgeable fundraising practitioners — with the AFP CFRE Refresher Course. Who Should Attend Anyone seeking to earn the CFRE certification – for the first time or to recertify, and who can meet the minimum requirements set by CFRE International by the date of the CFRE Exam. CFRE Requirements Cost AFP Members = $300 Non-Members = $360 REGISTER |
 AFPWM Friday Morning Virtual Breakfast Series First Fridays of the Month from 7:50am-9:00am The events are free, but pre-registration is required by Wednesday before the Friday event. You will receive the link to the meeting the day before, on Thursday, from Alexa Sorensen May 6, 2022 Ten Ways to Kill Your Campaign Presenter: Keith Hopkins, Hopkins Fundraising Consulting REGISTER June 3, 2022 Donor Retention Strategies Presenter: Janice Fonger, J. Milito & Associates REGISTERDo you have a topic you’d like to see covered? Contact Alexa Sorensen or Kent Vanderwood Scholarships, Scholarships Everywhere! Membership AFP West Michigan has membership scholarships available for the seasoned fundraising professional, the young fundraiser who is just getting started in their career and for the college student who wants to learn more about fundraising! Learn More Educational Courses If you are a current or a new member and you want to learn more about the latest fundraising trends and techniques, we have an educational scholarship waiting for you! Learn More  Dear AFP West Michigan Member, Each and every day, the important work you do demonstrates that you are a leader in effecting change in our community, making it a much better place for all of us. These three words—Empower, Strengthen, Transform— describe WHAT you do as a fundraiser and WHY you do it. When you give to the BE the CAUSE Campaign, benefiting both our chapter and the AFP Foundation for Philanthropy, you are investing in the future of our profession and advancing philanthropy for the greater good. The BE the CAUSE Campaign, provides support to several local, national, and international programs that promote the work of you and your colleagues and empower young professionals to join the field and continue the noble tradition of philanthropy. Diversity & Inclusion – Is a pillar of the AFP Strategic Plan, scholarships for people from diverse communities is a priority for the Foundation. Professional Development – Professional development scholarships provide fundraisers and nonprofit leaders with education, training, and leadership development opportunities. Research – provides an increased knowledge of fundraising, philanthropy, and social innovation, and includes the Growth in Giving Initiative. As the Chapter Chairperson for the AFP Foundation for Philanthropy – BE the CAUSE Campaign, I am reaching out today to ask you to invest in your colleagues, your local chapter, and the AFP Foundation by donating to the BE the CAUSE Campaign. You can make a donation be visiting: https://afpglobal.org/donate BE the CAUSE reflects your commitment to and passion for our rewarding profession. Together we are creating societal impact. If you would like more information, please visit https://afpglobal.org/be-cause-campaign or contact me with questions. Thank you for your support and dedication to philanthropy in our community! Angela J. Freier Director of Development, Conductive Learning Center of North America Chapter Chairperson – BE the CAUSE Campaign, AFP West Michigan Visit the website for the latest employment opportunities |
