Coffee Chat

We have returned to in-person at Fluid Coffee! 
We hope to see you in person.

Coffee Chat is a gathering for non-profit development professionals. Anyone with fundraising duties in their job description-- or an interest in breaking into the field of nonprofit fundraising-- is welcome!

Join us for an organic conversation about fundraising best practices.  Development professionals can share what is on their mind and get input from the group on current roadblocks or struggles.

Coffee Chat is FREE to attend. You don’t have to register or be a member of AFP.  Plenty of free 2-hour parking is available near Fluid Coffee Bar. Just bring a notebook and a willingness to chat about fundraising and join the discussion!  

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Coffee Chat is on the second Thursday of every month

8:00 - 8:30: Get your coffee, a snack, and chat with others
8:30 - 9:30: Group meeting and discussion
9:30 - 10:00 Networking time

Location: Fluid Coffee Bar, 501 East 19th Avenue
Denver, CO 80203
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Mark Your Calendar for 2022 Coffee Chat Dates

January 13 - Discovery Work for Successful Fundraising
Presented by Lauren Wise



January Coffee Chat will be virtual only

Presentation Slides

Recording

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February 10 - Inclusifying the Nonprofit Boardroom
Presented by Ryann Peyton



For more information about this event, read here.
To learn more about Ryann, click here.

Presentation Slides
Resource - ALZCO DEI Action Plan Strategy Buckets
Resource - ALZCO DEI Priorities

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March 10 - Community Centric Fundraising
Presented by
Andrea Cota Avila and Marine Brichard

Andrea Cota Avila	Marine Brichard

To learn more about this event, read here.
To learn more about Andrea and Marine, read here.

Recording available here

Join us LIVE at Fluid Coffee Bar

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April 14 - AFP Membership: What's in it For You?
Presented By
Allison Sedwick,  Director of Chapter Engagement at AFP Global


 
To learn more about this event, read here.

Recording available here
Handouts 

Join us LIVE at Fluid Coffee Bar


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May 12th - Artificial Intelligence in Fundraising
Presented By
Kevin Jones and Matt Wasserman, Make Philanthropy Work

To learn more about this event click here.
To learn more about Kevin and Matt click here.

Join us LIVE at Fluid Coffee Bar


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June 9th - Open Forum

This chat will address the content of future education chats and sessions
This chat will be in person only.

Join use LIVE at Fluid Coffee Bar

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July 14 - Grant Writing Tips For Success
Presented By
Lindsey Lebowitz



Learn more about Lindsey here.
Presentation slides

Join us LIVE at Fluid Coffee Bar

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August 11 - How To Become A CFRE
Presented By
Beryl Durazo

Learn more about this program.


Join us LIVE at Fluid Coffee Bar

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September 8 - Board Engagement and Fundraising
Presented By
Amanda Kearney-Smith and Richard Eveleigh

     

Learn more about the program and presenters here.

Join us LIVE at Fluid Coffee Bar

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October 13 - Community Centered Donor Stewardship
A Follow Up Conversation with Andrea Pacheco



Learn more about Andrea.

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November 10 - Open Conversation About Fundraising Best Practices
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December 8 - Open Conversation About Fundraising Best Practices
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Come back for future topics-- this page will be updated before the next Coffee Chat!



2021 Coffee Chat Dates
January 14 -- Lessons Learned During 2020 That Inform 2021
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February 11 -- Do We Really Need A New CRM
Presented by Lidiane Mocko, Small Business CRM Coach
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March 11 - Participatory Learning on Strength-based Language
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April 8 - Beyond Your Mission Statement: Storytelling For Your Organization
Presented by Robert Austin, Clear Wisdom Public Relations and Consulting
For more details click here.
ICYMI
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May 13 -- Events in 2021
Presented by Reggie Rivers, The Gala Team
Reggie Bio
For more details click here
Recording  passcode: @qXrAp9b
Presentation
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June 10 - Gift Acceptance Policies
Presented by Nia Wassink, Mission Launch
Event Details and Nia Bio
Recording
Decision Making Framework
Slides
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July 8 -- Open Forum
Zoom Link
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August 5 -- The Brave Ask Follow Up to July Program
The Brave Ask slides

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September 9 -- Open Forum

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October 14 --Partnership or Propaganda? A Conversation On "Greenwashing"
And Other Ethical Dilemmas In Corporate Philanthropy

Presenter:  Adam Bad Wound, Vice President of Philanthropy at GRID Alternatives

Learn more about this event and presenter here.

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November 11 -- Board Service and Training

Presenter: Kristy Judd, Spark the Change

Board Service and Training Slides
Intro to Board Service | BLC - Ten Basic Responsibilities | Board Match Profile

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December 9 -- Open Forum
VIRTUAL ONLY for December
no in-person this month

Zoom Link
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Come back for future topics-- this page will be updated before the next Coffee Chat!