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About Our Chapter

        2025 AFP-CNY Board of Directors

President | Directorship/Governance Chair                              
Gracie Thorpe
Bishop Grimes Jr./Sr. High School
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President-Elect | Fundraising Day Chair
Gina Rapasadi
Friends of the Rosamond Gifford Zoo

Immediate Past President
Vacant
Treasurer
Sara Groh
Foundation for the National Institutes of Health
Secretary | Membership Chair
Jan Lane
Central New York Community Foundation
Diversity Co-Chair                            
Christine Corbett

Alzheimer's Association Upstate Chapters
Education Chair
Abigail Scaduto
Syracuse Area Landmark Theater
Fundraising Day Co-Chair
Bridget Dolbear

Oswego County Opportunities
Kacee Shuler
Catholic Charities of Onondaga County
Laura Graselli
Francis House

Chapter Administrator                               
Steffani Williams

 


About Our Chapter











For more than 60 years, the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) has been the standard-bearer for professionalism in fundraising, empowering individuals and organizations to practice ethical fundraising through professional education, networking, research, and advocacy. AFP advances philanthropy through its 26,000 members in more than 240 chapters around the world.

Locally, the Central New York Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP-CNY) has more than 70 members, representing a variety of nonprofit organizations. AFP-CNY strives to enhance philanthropy and volunteerism through a series of programs designed to benefit all those who lead, serve, and support non-profit institutions. Our Chapter offers networking, education, and training, providing resources, and other professional development opportunities for our members. Check out our Chapter's events calendar for a schedule of what's happening and where!

Our Chapter is proud to have earned the 2024 Ten Star Award. This award honors Chapters for performing specific activities designed to increase professionalism within fundraising and public awareness of the importance of philanthropy. 

Diversity Statement

Just as you are.
We strive to value each of you just as you are. Our diversity is our strength. No matter your race, religion, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, size, physical or mental abilities, we will work to ensure that you feel included and welcome. Your input is important in helping us reach and understand the diverse communities that we serve.



Our Chapter is proud to have earned the 2024 IDEA Champion Designation for outstanding achievements and dedication to increasing inclusion by seeking, embracing, and engaging diverse individuals, groups and organizations with a broad representation of experiences, perspectives, thoughts and cultures within the fundraising profession.