AFP WNY Chapter

10/14/2026

📆Registration for National Philanthropy Day closes on October 30! Secure your ticket or table NOW!

Individual Ticket - $75
Table - $550

Interested in purchasing a ticket or a program book advertisement congratulating our honorees? https://community.afpglobal.org/afpwny/npdwny/aboutnpd

National Philanthropy Day is proudly sponsored by West Herr Auto Group, with additional support provided by Univera Healthcare and Personal Touch Food Service, Inc.

10/05/2026

📢The deadline is approaching for our Distinguished Honoree program! Recognize supporters of your work during our National Philanthropy Day celebration. 📢

Benefits include:
⭐ A table of 8
⭐ Engraved memento for your honoree in recognition of their commitment and service to your organization
⭐ Highlights of your honoree’s accomplishments announced on social media prior to luncheon and during program
⭐ VIP Early Access Celebration - exclusive early access to the NPD luncheon event at 11:00am which includes a celebratory beverage and professional photo.

You have until OCTOBER 8 to submit your Honoree's name!

More information can be found at:
https://community.afpglobal.org/.../aboutnpd/dhprogram

National Philanthropy Day is proudly sponsored by West Herr Auto Group, with additional support provided by Univera Healthcare and Personal Touch Food Service, Inc.

10/01/2026

⭐Program book ads are an excellent way to honor this year's National Philanthropy Day recipients!

More information can be found here: https://community.afpglobal.org/afpwny/npdwny/aboutnpd/npdsponsors

Ads are due by OCTOBER 23 so don't wait, purchase one today!

09/25/2026

members were treated to a professional development session this afternoon with Aquarium of Niagara CEO Chad Fifer on capital campaign planning followed by a behind-the-scenes tour. The Aquarium has successfully raised more than $10 million over the last ten years to modernize and rightsize its exhibits - with more initiatives on the horizon! Missed it? Visit our website for more opportunities to learn, grow and celebrate philanthropy in WNY.

09/24/2026

Early bird pricing ends tomorrow, September 25! Secure your ticket or table NOW for the 2026 National Philanthropy Day luncheon!

Individual Ticket - $55
Table - $400
Distinguished Honoree Table - $600
Prices increase after tomorrow!

Interested in purchasing a ticket, acknowledging your supporters through our Distinguished Honoree program or purchasing a program book advertisement?
https://community.afpglobal.org/afpwny/npdwny/aboutnpd

09/17/2026

Early bird pricing ends September 25! Secure your ticket or table NOW for the 2026 National Philanthropy Day luncheon.

Individual Ticket - $55
Table - $400
Distinguished Honoree Table - $600
Prices increase after September 25!

Interested in purchasing a ticket, acknowledging your supporters through our Distinguished Honoree program or purchasing a program book advertisement?
https://community.afpglobal.org/afpwny/npdwny/aboutnpd

Thank you West Herr Auto Group for your incredible support, as well as Univera Healthcare!

09/15/2026

JOIN US NEXT WEEK THURSDAY, 9/24!

Capital campaigns don't start with a fundraising ask—they start with planning. We’ll explore the groundwork Aquarium of Niagara is laying ahead of a major campaign and expansion with CEO Chad Fifer. Chad will cover how the Aquarium’s completed master plan is shaping the short-term strategic plan now underway, and why a fundraising feasibility study and a separate business planning and economic impact study are essential next steps before the campaign begins. Whether your organization is years out or just starting to think about capital planning, you'll leave with a clearer picture of the sequencing and studies that set a campaign up for success. This session includes a “behind the scenes” tour of the Aquarium.

Join us after the presentation at W**e on Third around 5pm in downtown Niagara Falls for happy hour and light bites. The first drink is included!

LOCATION:
3:30pm presentation
Aquarium of Niagara
701 Whirlpool Street
Niagara Falls, NY 14301

Immediately following
Happy Hour at W**e on Third
501 3rd Street
Niagara Falls, NY 14301

COST: $20 AFP members; $25 non-members

Capital campaigns don't start with a fundraising ask—they start with planning. We’ll explore the groundwork Aquarium of Niagara is laying ahead of a major campaign and expansion with CEO Chad Fifer. Chad will cover how the Aquarium’s completed master plan is shaping the short-term strategic pl...

09/04/2026

🔔 Back to school means back to AFP! 🔔

We have two great events this month that you don’t want to miss!

Join us on September 9, 8:30am, at Craft Coffee House in Lockport for Coffee & Conversation - our FREE networking event, open to members and non-members alike. Learn more and register: https://community.afpglobal.org/afpwny/connect/coffee-conversation

Interested in learning about capital campaigns? On September 24, join us for “Plan First, Ask Later: The Roadmap to a Successful Capital Campaign” at the Aquarium of Niagara! Learn from the Aquarium’s CEO Chad Fifer, then continue the conversation at a post-session Happy Hour at W**e on Third. Learn more and register: https://community.afpglobal.org/afpwny/professionaldevelopment/pdseries

09/03/2026

National Philanthropy Day is a celebration of benevolent donations of time, talent and treasure. Nearly 300 guests from throughout the WNY community gather to acknowledge individuals and organizations whose long-term achievements have made a significant impact on the WNY community.

Awards will be presented for the following categories:

⭐Stephen Zenger - Outstanding Philanthropist
⭐Ray and Mary Beth Orrange - Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser
⭐Foundation for Jewish Philanthropies - Outstanding Philanthropic Foundation
⭐Lexington Co-op - Outstanding Philanthropic Corporation
⭐Franco's Pizza - Outstanding Philanthropic Small Business
⭐7 News WKBW - Outstanding Philanthropic Media
⭐Miles for Smiles - Outstanding Philanthropic Organization or Group
⭐Hannah Koepsell (Patti Anne) - Outstanding Young Philanthropist
⭐Lisa LaTrovato - Earle Hannel Fundraising Professional

Be in the room where it all happens! Purchase your ticket today!
https://community.afpglobal.org/afpwny/npdwny/aboutnpd

Thank you West Herr Auto Group for your support, as well as Univera Healthcare!

08/21/2026

What a fun Cocktails and Conversations at Westminster Economic Development Initiative (WEDI) and supporting The Service Collaborative of WNY yesterday! Thank you to everyone who joined us for a fun evening of networking.

We look forward to you joining us for our next FREE networking event, Coffee and Conversation, on September 9 at Craft Coffee House in Lockport at 8:30am!