AFP Massachusetts offers a wide range of events where you can learn, share best practices, gather evidence-based information, and build your professional network. From our intensive Fundamentals courses to the annual conference on philanthropy, you’ll find everything you need in a wide variety of programming to keep on top of trends and build important fundraising skills.
Programs are presented by experienced, knowledgeable professionals in the field who strive to provide up-to-date, informative and useful content that you can use immediately in your job.
Chapter Program Highlights:
Annual Conference: Fundraising Day in Boston is one of the largest annual fundraising conferences in New England with over 600 attendees from the field of development. This is a full day experience featuring more than 30 sessions plus keynotes and networking opportunities.
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AI Bootcamp for Fundraisers: One-day interactive workshop where you'll learn how to refine your prompting skills and build a custom GPT for your shop, and you’ll build a library of real-world examples for leveraging AI for frontline fundraising, prospect research, and annual giving.
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Fundraising Fundamentals: Two days of intensive fundraising training for individuals new to the field. Fundraising Fundamentals stands out from other courses in that it offers an affordable price; a proven 25-year curriculum; and a faculty of senior practitioners in the field. Opportunities for students to network with one another and with senior professionals in the field are also provided.
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Emerging Leaders in Fundraising: Leadership training for
fundraising professionals with 4+ years of experience who aim to step into leadership roles.
Taught by experienced leaders from the AFP Massachusetts community, this two-day, in-person program will equip you with the tools to elevate your career and your organization’s impact. Learn more.
Massachusetts Gives Awards Celebration: Annual event that honors Massachusetts philanthropists and development professionals and celebrates the impact of philanthropy in our community.
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Member Socials: Annual events that provide an opportunity for members to share an evening of networking with peers and often includes a speaker presentation on a topic of interest.
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Upcoming AFP MA Events