Dear Colleague,
I am honored to serve as the AFP Greater Baton Rouge Chapter President. 2025 promises a lot of change, which also means a fair amount of uncertainty. But one thing is certain - the work we do to fund the missions of our organizations will be all the more important. That’s why I hope the chapter serves as a place for local fundraisers and nonprofit leaders to find connection, inspiration, and opportunities to grow. With all of this in mind, here are my goals for 2025.
To navigate whatever challenges and opportunities come our way, we'll want to have a solid foundation and a clear vision. To that end, we will conduct a full review of the chapter's by-laws, and we will embark on developing a strategic plan to identify and capture our shared vision for the future.
We will also continue to work with our colleagues in New Orleans to maximize opportunities for collaboration, including plans to develop a regional summer conference.
Finally, working with my associates in the art sector, I look forward to hosting several chapter socials throughout the year. I hope you’ll join us for good conversations while enjoying the riches our cultural sector has to offer.
To lend your time and talent to any or all of these efforts, please watch your inbox for more information and opportunities to participate, or feel free to reach out to me directly at gpalagi@batonrougegallery.org.
Thank you,
Gwen Palagi
2025 AFP Greater Baton Rouge Chapter President
Development Director, Baton Rouge Gallery
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