Advance - Stronger Skills. Greater Impact.

Starts:  Tue, Oct 20, 2026 08:30 AM (ET)
Ends:  Wed, Oct 21, 2026 12:00 PM (ET)
Associated with  AFP MA, Massachusetts Chapter

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Fundraisers need more than technical expertise. They must cast a clear vision, build trust, influence stakeholders, and channel generosity into meaningful impact. This 1.5-day interactive program is designed for mid-career fundraising professionals ready to enhance their strategic thinking and organizational influence, leading to measurable growth in their roles.

Through practitioner insights, hands-on exercises, and peer learning, participants will feel supported and motivated as they develop the people centered skills essential for effective fundraising: active listening, empathy, emotional intelligence, ethical decision-making, donor strategy, stewardship, innovation, consensus building, and accountability.

Participants will leave with practical tools and a focused action plan to work more effectively, build trust, and turn generosity into meaningful impact.

KEY TOPICS

  • Navigating setbacks, encouraging innovation, and solving real-world fundraising challenges through peer learning
  • Using active listening, empathy, and emotional intelligence to understand donors and strengthen philanthropic commitment
  • Learning from experienced practitioners and building a network of trusted fundraising peers
  • Creating a 30-day action plan with clear priorities, measures of success, and peer accountability

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Event sponsorship opportunities, including complimentary registrations, are available. For more details, reach out to sponsorship@afpmass.org.

Pricing: $495 for Members, $595 for Non-members. Special rates are available for members of other AFP chapters, PGGNE, WID, and sponsors.

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Location

Holland & Knight, LLP
10 St. James Avenue, Floor 11
Boston, MA 02116
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Contact

AFP Massachusetts
781-894-3140
info@afpmass.org