Emerging Leaders in Fundraising: Finding Your Voice

Starts:  Feb 9, 2026 08:30 AM (ET)
Ends:  Feb 10, 2026 04:30 PM (ET)
Associated with  AFP MA, Massachusetts Chapter

Course Description

Nonprofits today face complex leadership challenges, from evolving workplace dynamics and retiring senior staff to financial pressures and changing donor behavior. To succeed, organizations need strong, visionary leadership at all levels.

This course is designed for fundraising professionals with 4+ years of experience who aim to step into leadership roles. Participants will learn how to project executive presence, navigate organizational structures, build trust, expand networks, and think strategically — skills essential for guiding their organizations to success.

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.

Key topics include:

  • Understanding the differences between leadership and management
  • Sharpening communication skills for managing up and down
  • Building awareness of the organization’s culture and impact
  • Leveraging the power of persuasion within internal and external networks
  • Becoming more of a strategist and less of a tactician
  • Recruiting and empowering diverse teams
  • Nurturing your team to be high-performing, and effective

The format of the program includes presentations, readings, group exercises, and guest appearances.

Click here for the previous Course Schedule.

Pricing: $595 Members ($495 Early Bird thru December 31), $695 Non-members ($595 Early Bird thru December 31)

Sponsorship

Event sponsorship opportunities, including complimentary registrations, are now available! For more details, reach out to sponsorship@afpmass.org.

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Location

University of Massachusetts Club
1 Beacon St, 32nd Floor
Boston, MA 02108

Contact

AFP Massachusetts
(781) 894-3140
info@afpmass.org