AFP WNY Chapter

05/27/2026

National Philanthropy Day is a celebration of benevolent donations of time, talent and treasure. The WNY community gathers to acknowledge individuals and organizations whose long-term achievements have made a significant impact on the WNY community!

Here are some remarks from some of last year’s recipients on what being honored meant to them!

Have a donor you would like to honor? Now is the time!
https://community.afpglobal.org/afpwny/npdwny/aboutnpd

05/14/2026

The Day of Education is fast approaching on June 4th at Daemen University!

Join us for a great day of learning from nationally renowned speakers on three distinct education tracks, and networking with nonprofit professionals from all over the region.

✈️ Michael Mitchell is with The Fundraising Academy and is excited to share the Fundraising Flywheel framework.

🤝 Colton Withers, CFRE from Donor Relations Group will talk about a roadmap for stewarding and engaging donor relationships

💸 David Phillips from Immersive1st will help us learn about how to turn awkward conversations with your board and volunteers into meaningful philanthropy.

To wrap up the day our friends from Give 716 Day will give a presentation about how to be involved in the city-wide event this year sponsored in part by the Bills and Sabres Foundations. 🦬

Breakfast, Lunch, and a post-event networking happy hour all included with your registration. 😋

Don't delay and register now!

8:30am – 3:30pmDaemen University4380 Main Street, Buffalo NY 14226Get ready to immerse yourself in a dynamic day full of knowledge-sharing, learning, collaboration, and unparalleled networking opportunities with professionals from nonprofit organizations throughout Western New York.

05/12/2026

🌟What’s Involved In A National Philanthropy Day Nomination? 🌟

In case you’re not familiar with the nomination process for National Philanthropy Day (or it’s been some time since you submitted your last nomination), the process was streamlined last year to make it even easier to apply. Each category has 3-4 specific questions so it’s more nominator-friendly!

Some sample questions include:
🔹 Describe the philanthropist's participation with and support of other nonprofit organizations in the Western New York community.
🔹Provide evidence of encouragement given to others to take leadership roles in philanthropy and community involvement.
🔹Provide evidence of philanthropic support of innovative approaches to solving community problems and/or continuing programs.

📢 We also accept joint-nominations if your prospective nominee supports multiple organizations! Round up your industry peers to brainstorm how you can honor your donors.

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

05/07/2026

💡Did you hear the good news?! There is a brand new category available for National Philanthropy Day!

⭐OUTSTANDING PHILANTHROPIC ORGANIZATION OR GROUP⭐
To qualify for this award, the organization or group must demonstrate outstanding commitment through financial or in-kind support and by encouraging and motivating others to take leadership roles in philanthropy and/or community involvement.

Learn more: https://community.afpglobal.org/afpwny/npdwny/aboutnpd

05/05/2026

EARLY BIRD EXTENDED!

Through Friday May, 8, register for the Day of Education and take advantage of the discount!

We hope to see you there!

8:30am – 3:30pmDaemen University4380 Main Street, Buffalo NY 14226Get ready to immerse yourself in a dynamic day full of knowledge-sharing, learning, collaboration, and unparalleled networking opportunities with professionals from nonprofit organizations throughout Western New York.

05/04/2026

📢Nominations are being accepted for the 2026 Association of Fundraising Professionals Western NY Chapter’s National Philanthropy Day celebration!📢

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:
🌟Outstanding Philanthropist
🌟Outstanding Young Philanthropist
🌟Outstanding Philanthropic Foundation
🌟Outstanding Philanthropic Corporation
🌟Outstanding Philanthropic Small Business
🌟Outstanding Philanthropic Organization or Group **NEW**
🌟Outstanding Philanthropic Media
🌟Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser
🌟Earle Hannel Fundraising Professional

📆Nominations are accepted until Friday, June 12, 2026. More information can be found here: https://community.afpglobal.org/afpwny/npdwny/aboutnpd

04/27/2026

It's the last week of Early Bird Registration for the annual Day of Education conference on June 4th. Register before Friday, May 1st to lock in our best rate!

Learn more about the conference and register here:

8:30am – 3:30pmDaemen University4380 Main Street, Buffalo NY 14226Get ready to immerse yourself in a dynamic day full of knowledge-sharing, learning, collaboration, and unparalleled networking opportunities with professionals from nonprofit organizations throughout Western New York.

04/24/2026

Thank you to everyone who came to our Meet the Corporate Funders panel discussion yesterday afternoon. We had a full house of nearly 50 professionals from across the region join us. Special thanks to our panelists - Michele Mehaffy from Wegmans, Kaysen Bickel from Reimer Home Services, Ken Kujawa from National Grid, Olivia Linke from Univera Health, and Lindsey Dotson from UB for moderating - for their insights into the world of corporate funding and sponsorship.

Join us next at our signature event, the Day of Education, on June 4th at Daemen University. Early Bird Registration is open for one more week, until May 1st. So sign up now and save a few bucks!

https://community.afpglobal.org/afpwny/professionaldevelopment/dayofeducation

04/21/2026

Just a few days left to lock in the early bird registration rate for the Day of Education! Save some bucks and join us for a great day of learning and networking with fundraising professionals from across the region!

REGISTER HERE: https://community.afpglobal.org/afpwny/professionaldevelopment/dayofeducation

04/20/2026

📢The nomination period will open in two weeks on MONDAY, MAY 4!📢

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:
🌟Outstanding Philanthropist
🌟Outstanding Young Philanthropist
🌟Outstanding Philanthropic Foundation
🌟Outstanding Philanthropic Corporation
🌟Outstanding Philanthropic Small Business
🌟Outstanding Philanthropic Media
🌟Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser
🌟Earle Hannel Fundraising Professional

More information for the award categories can be found here: https://community.afpglobal.org/afpwny/npdwny/aboutnpd