Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) - Baton Rouge

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 top

ics, 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.

The June newsletter has been emailed! Be sure to check your inboxes for information such as: - NPD Nominations and Spons...
05/29/2026

The June newsletter has been emailed! Be sure to check your inboxes for information such as:

- NPD Nominations and Sponsorships
- June Luncheon Information
- Summer Conference Announcements
- And more!

‼️NOMINATIONS ARE OPEN‼️AFP Greater Baton Rouge Chapter is still accepting nominations for its annual National Philanthr...
05/28/2026

‼️NOMINATIONS ARE OPEN‼️

AFP Greater Baton Rouge Chapter is still accepting nominations for its annual National Philanthropy Day Awards!

These awards celebrate the individuals and organizations who make an incredible impact in our community. This is your chance to recognize those whose generosity, leadership, and dedication truly make a difference.

Submit your nomination today and be part of something meaningful! You can access the nomination link here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScOrxOtg4EHfOzPrsMI29RazFBpY5IaPNYRBIiOUXYRlCkxyQ/viewform?pli=1

Nominations are open through Sunday, June 7 at 5 p.m.!

Thank you to Connie Silva from the LSU Manship School for speaking at our May monthly meeting and sharing best practices...
05/12/2026

Thank you to Connie Silva from the LSU Manship School for speaking at our May monthly meeting and sharing best practices for nonprofit PR strategy with our chapter! It was an engaging and insightful session, and we appreciate her expertise and time.

AFP Baton Rouge Chapter members had an amazing time learning, connecting, and meeting peers from across the country at t...
04/28/2026

AFP Baton Rouge Chapter members had an amazing time learning, connecting, and meeting peers from across the country at the AFP ICON conference in sunny San Diego ☀️!

Session proposals are now open for the 2026 AFP Greater New Orleans & Baton Rouge Conference!We’re seeking engaging 50-m...
04/23/2026

Session proposals are now open for the 2026 AFP Greater New Orleans & Baton Rouge Conference!

We’re seeking engaging 50-minute sessions on fundraising topics. If your expertise includes tracking trends, authentic storytelling, Gulf Coast fundraising, or challenging the status quo—we’d love to hear from you.

The deadline is May 6 at 5:00 PM. Submit your proposal at the link below, and thank you for helping strengthen Louisiana’s fundraising
community!

https://form.jotform.com/260985329438167

Join the AFP Greater Baton Rouge Chapter in celebrating the individuals and organizations who make an incredible impact ...
04/20/2026

Join the AFP Greater Baton Rouge Chapter in celebrating the individuals and organizations who make an incredible impact in our community. This is your chance to recognize those whose generosity, leadership, and dedication truly make a difference.

Submit your nomination today and be part of something meaningful!

Nominations are open now through Sunday, May 31 at 5:00 PM ‼️

Join us on Tuesday, April 14 for another great monthly training session! The education session will be Giving USA 2025 D...
04/07/2026

Join us on Tuesday, April 14 for another great monthly training session! The education session will be Giving USA 2025 Deep Dive presented by Matt Pham. Register now at the link below!

https://afpbatonrouge.ejoinme.org/Apr2026

⏰The deadline to register for this month's training session is Thursday, April 9 at 7 PM.

Each month, AFP-GBR will feature a member and their agency to advance AFP’s mission while showcasing the impactful work ...
03/25/2026

Each month, AFP-GBR will feature a member and their agency to advance AFP’s mission while showcasing the impactful work members and their organizations are doing in the community. These highlights serve to celebrate our members’ achievements, share best practices, and strengthen connections within our professional network.

Please complete your submission by Wednesday, April 15 using the form here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdfDbBdueTtfbzUjcqSBS7WauIBI5XZfLMzfEcAeO6bjiQV6g/viewform?usp=publish-editor.

Thank you to everyone who attended our March meeting! Our speaker Laura Siu Nguyen, , did a great job presenting on how ...
03/11/2026

Thank you to everyone who attended our March meeting! Our speaker Laura Siu Nguyen, , did a great job presenting on how storytelling and events drive donor connection.

See you next month for our April meeting!

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P. O. Box 87504
Baton Rouge, LA
70879

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