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September 2019
Cultivating Significant Giving: A Major Gifts Panel Discussion
AFP West Michigan Chapter will host a panel discussion about major gifts with the region's preeminent experts in the field: Kristin Long of Spectrum Health Foundation Steve Ozinga of the Van Andel Institute Sandra Gaddy of the Women’s Resource Center…
Find out more »October 2019
YNPN.GR & AFPWMI Conversation Starter: Ask the Asker!
Ask the Asker - Conversation Starter Wednesday October 2, 2019 11:30am - 1:00pm Betty Van Andel Opera Center 1320 East Fulton St Grand Rapids, MI 49503 (Street Parking) Fall can be a very busy time for fundraisers as they ramp up…
Find out more »Friday Morning Breakfast – October 4, 2019
Topic: The Art of the Ask Guest Speaker: Kristin Gootjes, The Breton Group and AFPWM Board of Directors Capacity for this event is 25. Don't miss out - Register early! NEW RESERVATION SYSTEM Pre-paid reservations now required since we've gotten to be…
Find out more »Do More Good NonProfit Conference – AFPWMI Members receive a $15 discount
If your organization needs more revenue, more supporters, more awareness, and more inspiration, you need to be at the DO MORE GOOD Nonprofit Conference. Learn from experts who have built big brands and raised funds for causes around the world…
Find out more »3 Steps for Developing Authentic Donor Relationships
3 Steps for Developing Authentic Donor Relationships October 15, 2019 11:30am – 1:00pm Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Grand Valley State University 201 Front Street SW Grand Rapids MI 49503 Developing authentic donor relationships takes time and effort. Not…
Find out more »November 2019
Friday Morning Breakfast – November 1, 2019
Join us Friday, November 1 at 7:30am at the Downtown Holiday Inn for Breakfast. Topic: Working with Your Bosses Guest Speakers: Tamela Spicer, Johnson Center for Philanthropy at GVSU and Louise “Punky” Edison Capacity for this event is 25. Don't…
Find out more »National Philanthropy Day 2019
Tuesday, November 12, 2019 Amway Grand Plaza Hotel 187 Monroe Ave NW Grand Rapids, MI 49503 This year’s keynote speaker and afternoon workshop facilitator is Vu Le, author of the blog nonprofitaf.com and Executive Director of Seattle-based nonprofit Rainier Valley Corps, which…
Find out more »Grant Writer’s Roundtable – November 20
"Wisdom-Driven Social Research and Evaluation," a talk by Allison Rudi, assistant director of the Center for Social Research at Calvin University. November 20 Grant Writer's Roundtable. The roundtable will begin at 12 noon at WMCAT, 614 First St NW #300,…
Find out more »January 2020
First Friday Breakfast of 2020!
January 3, 2020 | 7:30am Holiday Inn Downtown 310 Pearl St NW Join us for a tutorial on Monthly Giving from Janice Fonger and Juddee Milito from Milito & Assoc Space is limited NEW RESERVATION SYSTEM Pre-paid reservations now required. Questions? Please…
Find out more »February 2020
Friday Morning Breakfast – February
February 7, 2020 | 7:30am Holiday Inn Downtown 310 Pearl St NW TOPIC: Giving Opportunities from IRAs and The Secure Act Join us to review and discuss wonderful opportunities for donors to support your organization by making charitable gifts from their IRAs…
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