The AFP-RI Annual Meeting and Half-Day Conference returns!
The Association of Fundraising Professionals Rhode Island chapter (AFP-RI) is pleased to present a half-day nonprofit fundraising conference on Thursday, May 7, 2026. The event will be held at the St. Mary’s Academy – Bay View.
Conference Agenda Overview:
8:00: Registration, networking, breakfast
8:30: Welcome and opening remarks
9:15: Economic Impact in Philanthropy Panel, featuring:
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Courtney Bourns, Grantmakers Council
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David Salvatore, Providence Foundation
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Jessica David, Local Return, RI Community Investment Cooperative
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Moderated by Jill Davidson, Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council
10:15 - 10:30: Networking break
10:30: Breakout Sessions
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Effective board engagement in 2026 with Keith Tavares from The Rhode Island Foundation
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Mapping your path to executive leadership, a conversation with:
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Lucy Rose, Children’s Friend
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Sarah DeCataldo, Charis LLC
11:30: Lunch, Annual Membership Meeting, Length of Service Awards Presentation
12:30: AI Panel Discussion with Jay Langley of Envision and others, moderated by Jess Salter, Amos House
1:45: Closing remarks and raffle
2:00: Adjourn
Registration includes breakfast, lunch, lots of time networking, and 3 CFRE points. Registration is filling up - grab your spot today, and while you're there, if you're an AFP-RI member and bring a guest, their registration is half-price!