As we celebrate our 5th anniversary as an AFP Chapter, I am filled with pride for all that we have achieved together. Over the past five years, our Chapter has grown into a strong and supportive community of nonprofit professionals who inspire, teach, and uplift one another.
In 2025, our focus is on ensuring the very best member experience for our existing members, while also expanding our reach by being more inclusive and accessible. Some of the ways we are doing this include seeking member input to shape our professional development events and encouraging members to bring colleagues and not-yet-members to networking opportunities.
In honour of this milestone year, I am especially excited to share that we will be awarding five scholarships to support the cost of AFP membership - an investment in our profession’s leaders. We are also launching our mentorship program, connecting experienced nonprofit professionals with those eager to learn, grow, and strengthen their careers.
As always, our Chapter is powered by dedicated volunteers who give generously of their time and expertise. I would like to personally thank our Board of Directors for their commitment and invite all members to get more involved, whether through events, mentorship, or joining the Board.
Our community is made stronger by the passion and dedication of our members, and I am honoured to continue serving as Chapter President in 2025. Here’s to the next five years of learning, leading, and growing together.
Shannon LaHay