AFP Maryland

06/17/2026

AFP Maryland is excited to be partnering with the Maryland LGBTQ Chamber of Commerce for our Off Work: Pride On Professionals Night Out on June 25th!

Join us for a fun-filled evening of drag performances, karaoke, music, and more! This is your chance to celebrate Pride alongside fellow professionals in a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere. Food and beverages will be available for purchase at The Eagle Baltimore. Street parking is available nearby.

Tickets: $5 for Members | $10 for Non-Members
Come ready to celebrate, connect, and have a great time. We can't wait to see you there!

https://afpmd.memberclicks.net/offworkprideon

06/11/2026

Many organizations assume they're not ready for a capital campaign. Limited staff. Modest visibility. No annual giving program. Minimal infrastructure. So how did one organization overcome every conventional obstacle and achieve campaign success?

Join us for this AFP Maryland Lunch & Learn to explore the real-world story of a campaign that succeeded not because of ideal circumstances, but because of thoughtful preparation, strategic stakeholder engagement, and a willingness to challenge traditional assumptions. Our speaker, Jacqueline House MBA, CFRE, Vice President of Communications and Community Engagement, Safe Children Coalition will lead this discussion.

You'll Learn How To:
✔ Assess organizational readiness before launching a campaign
✔ Leverage feasibility studies to shape strategy and build confidence
✔ Mobilize volunteers, foundations, and key stakeholders without a formal campaign committee

Thursday, June 25, 2026
12—1 PM (Virtual via Zoom)

$10 AFP Members | $20 Non-Members
Register: afpmd.memberclicks.net/JUN26LL

Full participation qualifies for 1.0 CFRE credit (Category 1.B – Education).

06/03/2026

📣 AFP Maryland Job Bank Spotlight 📣

The Maryland School for the Blind is seeking an Advancement and Engagement Coordinator to join their team!

This role supports fundraising, donor engagement, events, communications, and community outreach efforts that help advance the mission of empowering students who are blind or visually impaired.

If you’re a relationship-builder with a passion for nonprofit impact and community engagement, this could be a great opportunity to grow your advancement career while making a meaningful difference.

🔗 Learn more and apply: https://afpmd.memberclicks.net/index.php?option=com_dailyplanetblog&view=entry&year=2026&month=05&day=05&id=628:advancement-and-engagement-coordinator-the-maryland-school-for-the-blind

06/02/2026

🌈 Off Work – Pride On: Professionals Night Out Wednesday, June 25, 2026 | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM 2022 N Charles St., Baltimore, MD 21218

Join AFP Maryland and the Maryland LGBTQ Chamber of Commerce for a fun-filled evening of drag performances, karaoke, music, and more! This is your chance to celebrate Pride alongside fellow professionals in a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere. Food and beverages will be available for purchase at The Eagle Baltimore. Street parking is available nearby.

Tickets: $5 for Members | $10 for Non-Members

Come ready to celebrate, connect, and have a great time. We can't wait to see you there!

https://afpmd.memberclicks.net/offworkprideon

05/29/2026

Join us for Off Work – Pride On: Professionals Night

📅 Thursday, June 25 | 6–9 PM
📍 The Eagle Baltimore | 2022 N Charles St.

Drag performances. Karaoke. Good music. Even better company.

AFP Maryland + Maryland LGBTQ Chamber of Commerce are bringing professionals together to celebrate Pride the right way. Tickets are just $5 for members / $10 for non-members

Come as you are. Leave with new friends. 🏳️‍🌈

🎟️ Grab your tickets now https://afpmd.memberclicks.net/offworkprideon

05/26/2026

Big news for charitable giving! 🎉 The bipartisan Charity Parity Act was introduced on May 13 by Rep. Don Beyer, Rep. Mike Kelly, Sen. Kevin Cramer, and Sen. Chris C***s and it's a game-changer for donors.

The bill would allow taxpayers to make Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs) directly from employer-sponsored retirement plans, not just IRAs. That means fewer fees, less administrative hassle, and more giving to the causes you care about.

Take action today and urge your representatives to support the Charity Parity Act: https://afpglobal.org/charity-parity-act

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05/14/2026

Know a fundraising rockstar with expertise to share? 👀
Tag them — AFP ICON 2027 in Baltimore is accepting session proposals through May 18, 2026.

The world's largest gathering for professional fundraisers is looking for speakers across 6 knowledge tracks — from donor relations to nonprofit leadership to ethics.

📩 Proposals: https://s1.goeshow.com/afp/annual/2027/proposal.cfm 📅 Conference: April 11–13, 2027, Baltimore, MD

05/13/2026

Donor-advised funds (DAFs) are reshaping modern philanthropy—but for many fundraisers, they still feel like a black box.

Join us tomorrow for our May Lunch & Learn with Ashley Mancinelli of the Baltimore Community Foundation who will break it all down—clearly and practically.

You’ll walk away with:
✔ A clear understanding of how DAFs actually work
✔ Smart strategies to identify DAF prospects in your CRM
✔ Stewardship approaches that lead to stronger, more strategic gifts

If you’ve ever suspected you’re missing opportunities with DAF donors—you probably are. This session will help you change that.

$10 for AFP Members | $20 for Non-Members
Register now: afpmd.memberclicks.net/MAY26LL

Full participation in the May Lunch and Learn is applicable for 1.0 points in Category 1.B -Education of the CFRE International application for initial certification and/or recertification.

05/06/2026

💡 Your expertise could shape the future of fundraising.
AFP ICON 2027 is heading to Baltimore this April — and the Education Advisory Committee is looking for fresh, innovative, research-backed sessions that move the profession forward. Whether you're a seasoned CFRE or an emerging voice, your perspective matters.

📅 Conference: April 11–13, 2027 📬 Proposal Deadline: May 18, 2026 📍 Baltimore, Maryland

Tap the link to learn more and submit. https://s1.goeshow.com/afp/annual/2027/proposal.cfm