2024 AFP First Coast Chapter
Schedule of Events
Special thanks to the University of North Florida for sponsoring our monthly educational programs, and to The Community Foundation for Northeast Florida for sponsoring our AFP Kickoff!
Thursday, January 11: Kick Off the New Year with AFP!
AFP Kickoff Celebration for members and those interested in learning more about our chapter.
Time: 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Location: The Community Foundation for Northeast Florida | 245 Riverside Avenue, Ste. 310
Cost: FREE!
Tuesday, January 23: Educational Program Meeting: Empowering Communities through Collaborative Partnerships and Strategic Funding
Presenter: Mayor Donna Deegan, City of Jacksonville
Time: 8:00 – 10:00 a.m., with breakfast and networking at 8 a.m. and presentation at 8:30 a.m.
Location: UNF Adam W. Herbert University Center | 12000 Alumni Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32224
Cost: $30 for AFP chapter members, $45 for non-members
Thursday, February 29: Educational Program Meeting: Deepening Relationships with Your Donors: Shifting your conversations from transactional to relational
Presenters: Joanne Cohen, Cohen Consulting, and Tom Caron, The Community Foundation for Northeast Florida
Time: 8:00 – 10:00 a.m., with breakfast and networking at 8 a.m. and presentation at 8:30 a.m.
Location: UNF Adam W. Herbert University Center | 12000 Alumni Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32224
Cost: $30 for AFP chapter members, $45 for non-members
Wednesday, March 27: Annual Educational Half-Day Seminar: The Ultimate Donor Engaging, Money Raising, Goal Conquering Comprehensive Fundraising Plan
Presenter: Clay Buck, CFRE
Time: 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., with breakfast and networking at 8 a.m. and presentation at 8:15 a.m.
Location: UNF Adam W. Herbert University Center | 12000 Alumni Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32224
Cost: $75 for AFP chapter members, $100 for non-members
Tuesday, April 16 Spring Social
Time: 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Location: Foxtail Coffee | 2029 Hendricks Ave Ste 114, Jacksonville, FL 32207
Cost: FREE!
Wednesday, April 24: Educational Program Meeting: Board Engagement
Presenters: Bill Stanczykiewicz, Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy
Time: 8:00 – 10:00 a.m., with breakfast and networking at 8 a.m. and presentation at 8:30 a.m.
Location: UNF Adam W. Herbert University Center | 12000 Alumni Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32224
Cost: $30 for AFP chapter members, $45 for non-members
Tuesday, May 21: Educational Program Meeting: Corporate and Foundation Philanthropy
Presenters: Annie Tutt, CFRE
Time: 8:00 – 10:00 a.m., with breakfast and networking at 8 a.m. and presentation at 8:30 a.m.
Location: UNF Adam W. Herbert University Center | 12000 Alumni Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32224
Cost: $30 for AFP chapter members, $45 for non-members
Thursday, July 25: Educational Program Meeting: Ethical Storytelling and Our Role As Fundraisers
Presenters: Kate McNeely, CFRE
Time: 8:00 – 10:00 a.m., with breakfast and networking at 8 a.m. and presentation at 8:30 a.m.
Location: UNF Adam W. Herbert University Center | 12000 Alumni Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32224
Cost: $30 for AFP chapter members, $45 for non-members
Wednesday, August 28: Educational Program Meeting: Unlocking The Power Of AI: How Fundraising Professionals Can Leverage Artificial Intelligence For Success
Presenters: Josh Hirsch
Time: 8:00 – 10:00 a.m., with breakfast and networking at 8 a.m. and presentation at 8:30 a.m.
Location: UNF Adam W. Herbert University Center | 12000 Alumni Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32224
Cost: $30 for AFP chapter members, $45 for non-members
Wednesday, September 18: Educational Program Meeting: Donor Panel
Time: 8:00 – 10:00 a.m., with breakfast and networking at 8 a.m. and presentation at 8:30 a.m.
Location: UNF Adam W. Herbert University Center | 12000 Alumni Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32224
Cost: $30 for AFP chapter members, $45 for non-members
September: Evening Social
Details to come!
Tuesday, October 22: Educational Program Meeting: Tapping into Gratitude
Presenters: Jana Olslund, Gobel Group
Time: 8:00 – 10:00 a.m., with breakfast and networking at 8 a.m. and presentation at 8:30 a.m.
Location: UNF Adam W. Herbert University Center | 12000 Alumni Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32224
Cost: $30 for AFP chapter members, $45 for non-members
Friday, November 8: National Philanthropy Day
Time: 11:45 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Location: Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront, 225 E. Coastline Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32202
Cost: Sponsorship, table and ticket purchases available
December: Annual AFP Members-Only Holiday Social
Details to come!