2026 Lehigh Valley Philanthropy Institute

The 2026 Lehigh Valley Philanthropy Institute Keynote Speaker

  

Access Chad's full bio here.

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NOTE: Scholarships will be available.

Scholarship applications will soon be ready,
and winners will be notified before the close of Early Bird Registration. 
There are no refunds for purchased tickets.

Register early and hold your spot!

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CFRE Credits: Pending  

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Full participation in LVPI 2026 is applicable for points in Category 1.B -Education of the CFRE International application for initial certification and/or recertification.

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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.

Registration now OPEN!

AFP Member Early-Bird Ticket: $99 

Individual Ticket cost: $150

The Early Bird Discount is only available through March 5th.

Individual Ticket price increases to $200 on April 20th.

Register Here

2026 Lehigh Valley Philanthropy Institute 

Join us on Tuesday, May 5th, 2026, 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 5, 2026

Time:

7:30 am - 5:00 pm

We can't wait to see you at LVPI!

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, Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites

Marketing Leadership

Christopher Moran, The Lehigh Conference of Churches 

Committee Members 

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, Lehigh Valley Health Network 

Operational and Administrative Leadership

Robin Hewston, Humanitarian Social Innovations