Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) - Baton Rouge

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Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) - Baton Rouge The Baton Rouge chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals meets on the second Tuesday of each month at Mike Anderson's Seafood Restaurant.

Join us! Membership has its benefits! If you're working in the fundraising sector or want to break into it, please consider joining as a member. Members of AFP of Greater Baton Rouge have access to all the benefits and programs of AFP International, including:
• Training programs and books, webinars and audio conferences
• Free research on any fundraising topics, through Resource Center
• eWire newsletter
• Support for professional certification program, CFRE
• Annual conferences
• Reduced meeting fees
• Directories of members and consultants
• Subscription to Advancing Philanthropy magazine
• Scholarships

Additional benefits available to GBR Chapter Members:
• Monthly meetings with local networking opportunities and educational and informational programs.
• Free mentoring sessions monthly, involving open discussions and Q&A time with seasoned professionals.
• Free access several times a year to AFP audio conferences.
• Notices about various activities and events of closely related organizations, including the Louisiana Association of Nonprofit Organizations (LANO), Partnership for Philanthropic Planning (PPP) and Planned Giving Council of Greater Baton Rouge (PGC GBR), Council for the Advancement and Support of Education (CASE), and New Orleans, North Shore, Lake Charles, and Shreveport AFP Chapters.
• Opportunity to participate in the celebration of National Philanthropy Day, including the right to nominate individuals and organizations for local and national awards.
• Eligibility for special scholarship awards to members only, including free registration for annual AFP International Conference.

Octobers monthly meeting featured our very own Melissa Parmelee who held an interactive session on ethics! Thank you Mel...
10/15/2026

Octobers monthly meeting featured our very own Melissa Parmelee who held an interactive session on ethics! Thank you Melissa and everyone that attended. 💼🎤

It's almost the weekend, and it is time to highlight another National Philanthropy Day honoree! 🎉 Today, we are highligh...
10/15/2026

It's almost the weekend, and it is time to highlight another National Philanthropy Day honoree! 🎉

Today, we are highlighting the Baton Rouge Epicurean Society, our 2026 Outstanding Philanthropic Service Organization honoree! The Baton Rouge Epicurean Society hosts several events during the year including Fete Rouge and Crawfete, and they consistently focus on not just enriching the Capital City's culinary culture but also raise funds for childhood nutrition and health initiatives, educational programs and scholarships!

We hope you will join us on Tuesday, November 10, 2026 at the Crowne Plaza as we celebrate all our honorees!

🎟️ Tickets, tables, sponsorships and program ads can be purchased here: community.afpglobal.org/greaterbatonrouge/npd48/new-page5.

Program ads must be purchased by Friday, October 30 and tickets and tables must be purchased by Friday, November 3!

We are less than one month away from National Philanthropy Day and celebrating our 2026 honorees! 🎉 Today, we are highli...
10/12/2026

We are less than one month away from National Philanthropy Day and celebrating our 2026 honorees! 🎉

Today, we are highlighting MMR Group, our 2026 Outstanding Leadership in Corporate Philanthropy honoree! MMR's philanthropic endeavors in the Greater Baton Rouge area have made lasting contributions to our community.

We hope you will join us on Tuesday, November 10, 2026 at the Crowne Plaza as we celebrate MMR and our other honorees!

🎟️ Tickets, tables, sponsorships and program ads can be purchased here: community.afpglobal.org/greaterbatonrouge/npd48/new-page5.

Program ads must be purchased by Friday, October 30 and tickets and tables must be purchased by Friday, November 3!

🚨 SPONSORSHIP DEADLINE EXTENDED 🚨 There is still time to be a sponsor for our annual National Philanthropy Day celebrati...
10/07/2026

🚨 SPONSORSHIP DEADLINE EXTENDED 🚨

There is still time to be a sponsor for our annual National Philanthropy Day celebration!

The following organizations have already sponsored, and we thank them for their generosity:

Baton Rouge Area Foundation

Catholic Vitality 360

Essential Credit Union

Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center Foundation

Sexual Trauma Awareness & Response Center

The Water Institute

Catholiclife Television

Be among the growing list - you have until Friday, October 9!

Sponsorships, along with tickets, tables, and program ads, can be purchased here: https://afpbatonrouge.ejoinme.org/NPD2026

We hope you will join us in sponsoring this wonderful event as we celebrate our 2026 honorees!

National Philanthropy Day is quickly approaching! Have you gotten your tickets yet?? 🎟️ We are excited to honor this yea...
10/01/2026

National Philanthropy Day is quickly approaching! Have you gotten your tickets yet?? 🎟️

We are excited to honor this year's honorees on Tuesday, November 10, 2026 at the Crowne Plaza in Baton Rouge!

🚨 Our sponsorship deadline is TOMORROW, and it is not too late to sponsor! 🚨

Sponsorships, tickets, tables, and program ads can be purchased here: https://afpbatonrouge.ejoinme.org/NPD2026

We thank you for your continued support of philanthropy in Baton Rouge!

Our September monthly meeting featured a very insightful and engaging session on corporate partnerships. Thank you so mu...
09/09/2026

Our September monthly meeting featured a very insightful and engaging session on corporate partnerships. Thank you so much to Gabrielle Tutko for sharing your expertise with our chapter! 💼

Thank You for Celebrating Black Philanthropy Month With Us!Thank you to all of our chapter members who joined us on Wedn...
08/25/2026

Thank You for Celebrating Black Philanthropy Month With Us!

Thank you to all of our chapter members who joined us on Wednesday, August 19, at the Southern University Welcome Center for our Black Philanthropy Month gathering.

This year’s Black Philanthropy Month theme, “Many Voices. One Movement.”, celebrates the collective power of Black philanthropy and reminds us that giving takes many forms, from financial investment to service, advocacy, leadership, relationship-building, and collective care.

Our gathering brought that theme to life through the panel discussion, “Many Voices, One Movement: Funding Black Communities in an Era of Retrenchment.” Together, we explored the changing philanthropic landscape, the importance of sustaining investment in Black communities, and the power of collaboration and community-informed leadership during challenging times.

We are grateful to everyone who made the time to attend, contribute to the conversation, and connect with fellow members. As Black Philanthropy Month continues, we encourage each of us to carry the spirit of Many Voices. One Movement. beyond August by continuing to amplify Black leadership, build meaningful partnerships, and champion investments that allow Black communities to thrive.

Thank you for being part of the conversation, the community, and the movement.

AFP-GBR is happy to announce our 2026 National Philanthropy Day honorees:2026 Honorees are:MMR Group - Outstanding Leade...
08/21/2026

AFP-GBR is happy to announce our 2026 National Philanthropy Day honorees:

2026 Honorees are:

MMR Group - Outstanding Leadership in Corporate Philanthropy

Kevin and Winifred Reilly - Outstanding Philanthropists

Baton Rouge Epicurean Society - Outstanding Philanthropic Service Organization

Rebecca Nelson - Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser

Mellie Bailey, CFRE - Outstanding Professional Fundraiser

Dr. Victor Lin - Champion of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Award

James "Big Brown" Joseph - Board of Directors Award

Newton Thomas - The Legacy Award (posthumously awarded)

This year's event will be held on Tuesday, November 10, 2026 at the Crowne Plaza at 11:30 a.m.! Tickets, sponsorships, and program ads are now available here: https://afpbatonrouge.ejoinme.org/NPD2026.

Thank you to everyone who came out to our August monthly meeting where Beverly Brooks Thompson gave a wonderful presenta...
08/12/2026

Thank you to everyone who came out to our August monthly meeting where Beverly Brooks Thompson gave a wonderful presentation on Succession Planning! ✏️💼

Join AFP-GBR and AFP-GNO for a wonderful event honoring Black Philanthropy Month on Wednesday, August 19, 2026! The even...
08/11/2026

Join AFP-GBR and AFP-GNO for a wonderful event honoring Black Philanthropy Month on Wednesday, August 19, 2026! The event, titled "Many Voice, One Movement," will be held at the Valdry Center for Philanthropy at Southern University beginning with a ch*****ne reception at 11:15 a.m. Program will begin promptly at Noon!

Register today to be sure you do not miss out on this inspiring day!

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P. O. Box 87504
Baton Rouge, LA
70879

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