Community Announcements

  • 2025 Philanthropy Celebration

    The Coastal Bend Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) is proud to recognize the outstanding achievements by individual, corporate and organizational philanthropists, corporations, organizations, fundraising professionals and youth in philanthropy. These awards are given in recognition of lifetime or long-term achievements that have had a major impact on our community and beyond.

  • Coffee and Coaching: "So You're Thinking of Planning a Capital Campaign"

    Join Michelle Horine, CEO of Ronald McDonald House Charities South Texas and current President of the AFP TX Coastal Bend Chapter, to discuss lessons learned in her organization's ongoing capital campaign and learn more about what it takes to implement such an ambitious plan.

    Attendance is limited and priority will be given to Chapter Members

  • 2025 Speed Connecting: "New Year Resolutions For Fundraisers"

    Get 2025 started off right - Join your local AFP chapter for a round-table rotation of discussions to advance your career and learn the latest trends in fundraising. Each table will offer a 15-minute group session moderated by a local industry professional to share ideas and ask questions related to fundraising. This is a great opportunity to meet other local fundraising professionals, learn some new ideas, and bond over similar experiences.

    This event is free for Chapter members and only $25 for non-members. Interested in becoming a chapter member to take advantage of this opportunity as well as all of our other programming throughout the year? VISIT OUR WEBSITE for details

    For full details visit the event site HERE

  • CFRE Information Session

  • User Guide to Fundraising Ethics

  • 2024 EDUCATION CONFERENCE FOR PHILANTHROPY (9-12)

  • NEXT LUNCH & LEARN (8-21)

  • NEXT LUNCH & LEARN

  • Announcing our 2024 Philanthropy Celebration Honorees

  • New Program: AFP Amigos

  • Engaging Volunteers