2025 Lehigh Valley Philanthropy Institute

The Lehigh Valley's Premier Fundraising and Nonprofit Conference

Every year, the AFP Greater Lehigh Valley Chapter proudly hosts the highly anticipated Lehigh Valley Philanthropy Institute (LVPI). This enriching all-day event is a valuable opportunity for local professionals and attendees from neighboring areas to come together. Participants can look forward to a full day of networking with fellow fundraising professionals, engaging with vendors offering nonprofit services, and gaining valuable insights into the latest development techniques and strategies. It's an exclusively 'in-person' event that promises to inspire, educate, and connect passionate individuals in the philanthropic community.

2025 Lehigh Valley Philanthropy Institute 

Join us on Tuesday, May 13th, 2025, as the AFP Greater Lehigh Valley Chapter presents the annual Lehigh Valley Philanthropy Institute at DeSales University in Center Valley, PA.

Location: 

DeSales University
Gerald White Pavilion, 2755 Station Ave., Center Valley, PA 18034

Date:

May 13, 2025

Time:

To be announced.

We can't wait to see you at LVPI!

RFP for Keynote and Speaker Sessions Open!

The LPVI Committee invites you to submit a proposal to present at the 2025 Lehigh Valley Philanthropy Institute on Tuesday, May 13, 2025. The conference sessions are a significant way to provide professional development and learning opportunities for our members.  Non-members are also welcome to speak at the conference.
  
Access the RFP form here.
  

Join our Committee

Do you want to help us bring the best programming and education to our 2025 Institute and be a part of shaping this key annual event? Please email lvpi@afpglv.org to share your interest. 

Lehigh Valley Philanthropy Institute Committee 

Co-Chairs 

Michelle Ellison, ME Nonprofit Management 
Kristen Walsh, Valley Youth House

Marketing Leadership

Christopher Moran, The Lehigh Conference of Churches 

Committee Members 

Patrick Hockenberry, Grant Specialist
Stephen Link, Cornerstone Advisors Asset Management 
Andrew Mai Osborne, Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor 
Dianne Manges, Truist Foundations & Endowments Specialty Practice
Tracy Stauffer, Pediatric Cancer Foundation of the Lehigh Valley
Greg Wilson, Stick Figure Fundraising, LLC 

CFRE Certification Leadership

Alex Dapkewicz, Salvation Army 

Operational and Administrative Leadership

Robin Hewston, Humanitarian Social Innovations