As the only nonprofit professional association in Greater Kansas City exclusively dedicated to advancing the practice of fundraising, AFPKC offers quality programming, value-based membership and professional relationships in the pursuit of excellence in fundraising.
Locally, AFPKC was formed in 1973 and currently has a membership of more than 200 local and regional professional fundraisers. Ninety of our members have been in the profession 10+ years and serve key roles in their organizations, and nearly 70 members represent large nonprofits (annual budgets of $5 million or more) in KC and surrounding areas.
Sponsors are able to reach our influential members through a number of strategic vehicles.
*Monthly eNewsletter sent to over 2,000 members and subscribers with an average open rate of nearly 20%
*Additional sponsor spotlights scheduled as needed
*Social media posts (Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn) made weekly
*Business Directory on afpkc.org
Annually, more than 1,000 individuals attend AFPKC events. AFPKC offers a variety of sponsorship opportunities for fundraising leadership in Greater Kansas City.
Monthly Educational Programs…Local, regional and national experts
present topics of interest (at least 12 talks, average attendance 50 per event)
Fundraising 101…Presented by local Certified Fundraising Executives,
Fundraising 101 provides a highly acclaimed, comprehensive overview of
fundraising over two full days (average attendance 50)
Networking Social Events…fun and relaxed opportunities to meet and
network with other fundraisers (average attendance 30)
National Philanthropy Day… celebrating philanthropy and volunteerism in
Kansas City on November 11, 2021 (average attendance 225)
Questions about sponsorship?Contact Evie Craig or Margaret Perkins-McGuiness, AFPKC Sponsorship Committee Co-Chairs:
sponsorship@afpkc.orgMargaret Perkins-McGuinness, National Philanthropy Day Sponsorship Chair:
NPDsponsorship@afpkc.org