Want to kick off 2019 by meeting a bunch of Young Professional Fundraisers and getting ideas for your organizations? Well, you don't want to miss this event! Come join AFP Hudson Mohawk's Young Professional Group and connect and meet with other young professional fundraisers in the Capital Region. This month we’ll be having a conversation with Shelly Connolly from the Community Foundation of the Greater Capital Region. Shelly will share information on how your organization can acquire local grants.
Speaker Bio: Shelly Connolly is the Vice President of Community Grantmaking at The Community Foundation for the Greater Capital Region. A graduate of The College of St. Rose, Shelly began her career at The Foundation in September of 2007. Originally hired to complete a project for one of the Foundation’s regional funds, Shelly moved into a grants role shortly thereafter. For over a decade Shelly has worked to assist donors fulfill their philanthropic goals and to help the not-for-profit community become stronger.
About this group: The Associaciation of Fundraising Professionals, Hudson Mohawk Chapter created this group to help young professional fundraisers in the Capital Region build their network and gain resources. The group is open to any who feels they are young professionals! Bring your business cards, any resources to share and your ideas on how this group can help advance your fundraising goals.