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We strengthen local nonprofit organizations by sharing and refining fundraising best practices and building a supportive network in the development profession. AFP Oregon & SW Washington combines the resources of a global organization with the benefits of a locally-run chapter.

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SAVE THE DATE 2025 NATIONAL philanthropy DAY awards

Join us on Monday, November 17, 2025 at Portland State University's Smith Ballroom to celebrate our Chapter's champions in philanthropy.

The nomination submission is closed. Stay tuned for the honorees announcement!

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Scholarships are Available

If membership in AFP is cost-prohibitive for you, we want to help! Consider applying for a scholarship like AFP member Rachel Stark did recently:

"The pandemic hit while I was in the midst of moving to Portland. COVID closures and budget cuts led me to several months of unemployment in a city that I didn’t yet have connections in. The scholarships from AFP made it possible for me to continue staying relevant through learning, conversations with nonprofit professionals in the region, and of course, networking. As the new chair for the scholarship committee, I want for others to take advantage of the opportunities that our scholarships provide!" 
-- Rachel Stark, Catlin Gabel Fund Assistant Director & AFP Scholarship Chair

Updates from the Chapter

Chapter President’s Message: Growing Together in Challenging Times

As we move through 2025, fundraisers across our region, and across the country, are navigating increasingly complex challenges. With economic uncertainty, cuts to federal funding, and growing demands on our nonprofit sector, the role of the fundraiser has never been more critical or more difficult.

In moments like these, when our organizations and donors are looking to us for inspiration, I encourage you to channel the collective strength of your AFP community. Together, we can lean on one another for inspiration, support, and shared learning. [...]

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