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North Alabama Chapter, Association of Fundraising Professionals

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Welcome!

The Association of Fundraising Professionals empowers individuals and organizations to practice ethical and effective fundraising through professional education, networking, research, and advocacy.

The AFP North Alabama Chapter offers year-round educational and networking opportunities, including monthly Lunch & Learn programs open to members and nonmembers, peer-to-peer learning events, informal networking gatherings, and member-only socials.

Our North Alabama Calendar: What You Can Expect

  • January–April: Monthly Lunch & Learn meetings (open to members and nonmembers; registration required)

  • May: Navigate with the Greater Huntsville Community Foundation

  • June: Open Coffee & Connect networking (members and nonmembers welcome)

  • July: Members-only Summer Social Hour

  • August–October: Monthly Lunch & Learn meetings (open to members and nonmembers; registration required)

  • November: Philanthropy Day program (awarding Philanthropist and Fundraiser of the Year)

  • December: No regular meeting

Note: Lunch & Learn registration costs include lunch.

Lunch & Learn Pricing: What it Cost to Attend?

  • Non-Member Ticket: $35

  • Member Ticket: $25

Member pricing is available to AFP members who have selected the North Alabama Chapter. Local Chapter Dues for North Alabama Chapter are $100 annually in addition to your AFP Membership.

Our Events


  • Major Gifts

    Feb 26, 11:30 AM - 01:00 PM (CT)
    Huntsville, AL, United States

Announcements

  • Major Gifts

    By: Sarah Otto Sarah Otto , 14 days ago
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    Join us for our February Luncheon on the 26th about Major Gifts and the strategies that build strong, lasting donor relationships.
    This session will offer practical insights into the full major gifts cycle—from relationship building and research to confident asks and thoughtful stewardship—designed for fundraisers at any stage of their major gifts work.
    Seats are limited, so don’t wait to save yours.

  • AI Fundraising – Virtual Engagement Officers

    By: Sarah Otto Sarah Otto , one month ago
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    Join us for our January Luncheon on the 22nd! 

    As donor expectations grow and advancement teams face limited capacity, artificial intelligence is emerging as a powerful tool to expand donor engagement and strengthen fundraising pipelines.

    In this session, Athens State University will share how they successfully launched their first AI-enabled Virtual Engagement Officer, powered by Version2.ai and Givezy. This innovative approach allows the institution to engage a much larger pool of prospects, intelligently qualify donors, and move them through the giving cycle — even when gift officer resources are limited.

    Participants will gain a practical look at how AI can support (not replace) relationship-based fundraising by enhancing prospect research, prioritization, and engagement strategies. Real-world examples will demonstrate how this technology is being used ethically and effectively to build a stronger, more sustainable donor pipeline.

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