Fundraising Fundamentals (Winter 2026)

COURSE DESCRIPTION

AFP MA's Fundraising Fundamentals Course is an introduction to fundraising for those who are new to the field. Career changers and junior professionals turn to Fundamentals to acquire skills necessary for building a successful fundraising program. Development directors and CEOs encourage their staff to attend to give them a well-rounded knowledge of fundraising and development. 

With more than 10 faculty members dedicating their time to this course, registrants will have direct access to accomplished individuals from a variety of fundraising sectors and backgrounds.

KEY TOPICS

• Annual Giving
• Ethics of Fundraising
• Individual Giving
• Institutional Giving
• Introduction to Philanthropy
• Leveraging AI in Fundraising
• Major Giving
• Managing Your Career
• Marketing & Communications

SCHOLARSHIPS

Scholarships for each course are available. Click here to apply by January 31.

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

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

Pricing: $340 Members, $445 Non-members ($415 Early Bird thru December 31). Special rates are available for members of other AFP chapters, PGGNE, WID, and sponsors.

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