About our Chapter & Leadership

Welcome to AFP Inland Empire

Welcome to the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) Inland Empire Chapter! Our community is comprised of passionate professionals dedicated to strengthening philanthropy, advancing ethical fundraising, and creating meaningful impact throughout our region.

Our chapter brings together nonprofit leaders, development professionals, community advocates, consultants, and partners who believe in the power of generosity to transform lives and communities. Whether you are new to the profession or a seasoned leader, AFP Inland Empire is committed to providing opportunities for connection, professional growth, mentorship, and collaboration.

As our region continues to evolve, so does our commitment to supporting those who serve our communities every day. Through educational programs, networking opportunities, leadership development, and advocacy efforts, we strive to elevate the fundraising profession while fostering a culture of inclusion, innovation, and excellence.

What makes AFP Inland Empire truly special is our people. Our members are changemakers who lead with heart, integrity, and purpose. Together, we celebrate successes, navigate challenges, and inspire one another to build stronger organizations and healthier communities.

Thank you for visiting our chapter website and learning more about our work. We invite you to engage with us, attend an upcoming event, connect with fellow professionals, and become part of a growing network committed to making a lasting difference in the Inland Empire and beyond. Please connect with on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/inland-empire-afp/?viewAsMember=true

We are honored to have you here and look forward to welcoming you into our AFP community.

With gratitude,

Alyssa Cotter
Chapter President
AFP Inland Empire

Ten Star & IDEA Designations

AFP’s Strategic Plan is the blueprint for organizational growth and success in the future. For the strategic plan to be effective, it must be implemented through a partnership between AFP Global and the local chapters. As each chapter contributes its part to the overall Strategic Plan, AFP will meet its goals and continue to advance philanthropy and the fundraising profession around the world.

The Chapter Ten Star & Ten Star Gold awards honor those chapters who have accomplished many of the key objectives outlined in the Strategic Plan.  Both Awards encourage chapters to perform specific activities designed to increase professionalism within fundraising and public awareness of the importance of philanthropy. 

The IDEA Champion Designation recognizes those chapters who have accomplished many of the key objectives outlined across priorities of the strategic plan. This designation encourages chapters to perform specific activities designed to increase IDEA within fundraising and public awareness of the importance of philanthropy in all cultures.

The Inland Empire Chapter has received recognition for Ten Star Gold & IDEA Champion for 2026. 

Board of Directors

The chapter is fully organized and operated by the Board of Directors, which is composed of chapter members who volunteer their time, talents, and resources. We are also supported by two administrative staff members from Maple Street Management. If you’d like to get more involved through board or committee service, please visit our Volunteer Opportunities page.