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The AFP TX-Coastal Bend Chapter was established in 2002 to empower individuals and organizations to practice ethical fundraising through professional education, networking, research and advocacy.

If you are a fundraising professional, board member of a nonprofit, community volunteer, student, or affiliate business who works regularly with non-profits you have come to the right place. We are here to provide networking and educational opportunities as well as career development that will enable you to continue to make a difference for the organizations which you serve. 

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  • 2025 Philanthropy Celebration

    By: Thomas Cronnon Thomas Cronnon , yesterday

    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"

    By: Thomas Cronnon Thomas Cronnon , 13 days ago

    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