AFP - Central Pennsylvania Chapter

09/21/2026

What an incredible morning at "Meet the Funders" last Thursday!

A HUGE thank you to our amazing panelists, Jessica Ritchie (UPMC Pinnacle Foundation), Sara Firestone (Members 1st Federal Credit Union), and Alicia Bozic (Columbia Gas of Pennsylvania), and to our incredible moderator, Dr. Ivy. R. Buchan (Invoke Nonprofit Consulting).

Your wisdom, insight, tips, and humor gave our attendees so many actionable takeaways (and laughs!) that we heard "This was my favorite event so far this year!" Friends, we are in September, so that's saying something!

Thank you, thank you, thank you for your time last week!!

To Members 1st Federal Credit Union and Chad at Productive Fundraising, we cannot put on these events without corporate sponsorship and community support. Your generosity is wildly valuable to us. Thank you!!

To our AFP members and friends who joined us, thank you for being a big part of the Central PA nonprofit community! We host these events to educate, but also to create a network of fundraising colleagues. We hope you made a new friend!

In addition to our monthly "Coffee & Connections" series, we'd love to invite you to our Annual Meeting and Member Mixer on Dec. 9th. You can snag more details about at afpcentralpa.org!

08/10/2026

We are so excited for "Meet the Funders" this year!

Join us at the West Shore Theatre on Thursday, September 17, 2026 for this dynamic panel featuring decision-makers from three leading giving organizations in Central PA.

Moderated by Dr. Ivy. R. Buchan (Invoke Nonprofit Consulting), our panelists, Jessica Ritchie (UPMC Pinnacle Foundation), Sara Firestone (Members 1st Charitable Foundation), and Alicia Bozic (Columbia Gas of Pennsylvania), will share key insights into their giving guidelines, funding priorities, and strategies for building strong partnerships.

The panel discussion will start at 9:00am with a networking mixer and a light breakfast immediately following.

Cost is $10 for AFP members and $25 for non-members.

A huge thank you to Members 1st Federal Credit Union and Productive Fundraising (Chad Barger) for your sponsorship of this event! We appreciate your constant support and partnership!

More details and panelist bios:
https://community.afpglobal.org/afppacentralchapter/education/educationsessions

Purchase tickets here:
https://secure.qgiv.com/for/afpcpc/event/meetthefunders2026

07/28/2026

Don't forget to register and join us next week for Grant Success 101!

This session will be an engaging workshop at Members 1st Federal Credit Union HQ about grant funding with CMC Nonprofit Consulting Owner, Caitlin Cluck. Caitlin will guide participants through the fundamentals of identifying grant opportunities, understanding funder priorities, and developing strong...

07/10/2026

Join us on August 6, 2026 at 9:00 am for "Grant Success 101: Preparation, Writing, and Post Award Management."

This session will be an engaging workshop at Members 1st Federal Credit Union HQ about grant funding with CMC Nonprofit Consulting Owner, Caitlin Cluck, CNP. Caitlin will guide participants through the fundamentals of identifying grant opportunities, understanding funder priorities, and developing strong, competitive grant proposals.

Register here: https://lnkd.in/e_f-gjtF

This session will be an engaging workshop at Members 1st Federal Credit Union HQ about grant funding with CMC Nonprofit Consulting Owner, Caitlin Cluck. Caitlin will guide participants through the fundamentals of identifying grant opportunities, understanding funder priorities, and developing strong...

06/30/2026

Central PA has lost a legend in the fundraising field. Our hearts go out to her family at this sad time. 🖤

Betty Hungerford wasn’t just a leader; she was the heartbeat of the Harrisburg nonprofit community. For decades, her boundless energy, warmth, and dedication transformed lives.

Rest in peace, Betty. Thank you for showing us all what true philanthropy looks like. You will be deeply missed.

Betty Hungerford, a Harrisburg-area community leader and “fundraising tour de force,” died on June 27 at Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. She was 94. Hungerford, who was active in the development and public relations fields for more than 35 years, and most notably, was the director o...

06/23/2026

🍎 Class dismissed!

We are still smiling thinking about all the incredible energy at Central Penn College for the Practical Fundraising conference! Thank you to every single attendee who brought their passion, curiosity, and notebook-ready focus to campus.

We hope you walked away with a backpack full of practical tools, new "study buddies," and the inspiration you need to ace your upcoming campaigns.

Thank you for investing in your professional growth and for everything you do to make our community a better place. See you next semester!

06/15/2026

THE COUNTDOWN IS ON! Tomorrow is the Big Day!

As we put the finishing touches on the AFP Conference, we want to give a massive shout-out to our incredible sponsors. Tomorrow, June 16, our community of fundraisers and nonprofit leaders will come together to connect, learn, and grow—and none of it would be possible without your generous support!

Thank you for investing in professional development and for your shared commitment to strengthening our sector. We can't wait to see everyone tomorrow morning!

Please join us in celebrating our 2026 sponsors!

See you all tomorrow! 🎉✨

06/04/2026

⏰ THE FINAL BELL IS ABOUT TO RING! ⏰

There are just a few days left to register for the AFP Capital Conference: Practical Fundraising!

On June 16, we’re heading back to campus at Central Penn College for a high-energy, "back-to-school" day of learning. No boring lectures or lofty theories here—just hands-on workshops, expert "faculty," and the best "study groups" (a.k.a. networking with your peers) in the region.

Whether you're a freshman fundraiser or a senior pro, you’ll leave with practical tools you can use the very next morning.

⚠️ Don't get left behind! Registration closes Friday, June 5!

👉 Lock in your spot today: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/afpcpc/event/2026capitalconference/

06/02/2026

Want to unlock stronger corporate sponsorships for your nonprofit?

How are local businesses deciding where to invest their dollars right now? What are marketing teams actually looking for when they partner with an organization like yours?

Find out at the AFP Capital Conference on Tuesday, June 16! We’re bringing together an incredible lineup for our featured Lunch Panel:

"Community Impact and Marketing through Nonprofit Sponsorships: What Local Companies are Seeing Today"

We will be pulling back the curtain on corporate giving with three local perspective-shifters:

👉 Indira Case, Manager of Corporate Philanthropy and Community Impact at the
Hershey Company
👉 Breann Snyder, Senior Community Impact Consultant at Capital Blue Cross
👉 Tristin Milazzo, Community Engagement Coordinator for Cumberland and Perry Counties at Members 1st Federal Credit Union

Grab your lunch, network with fellow changemakers, and walk away with actionable insights to elevate your fundraising strategy for the rest of the year.

🎟️ Registration ends Friday! Secure your ticket to the conference today: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/afpcpc/event/2026capitalconference/

05/28/2026

Ready to advance your fundraising leadership on your own terms?

The AFP Capital Conference: Practical Fundraising on June 16 at Central Penn College is completely customizable! Instead of a cookie-cutter agenda, we’ve built a hands-on experience tailored to your exact senior-level goals.

Dive into our dedicated 301 Track with peer-to-peer roundtables that are exclusively designed for seasoned fundraising experts to tackle high-level strategy and complex challenges together.

🧠 The Executive Leaders Insanity Trap: How to thrive when “do whatever it takes” is never enough!!
🧠 Let's talk...with the other department
🧠 Stick Figure Planned Giving
🧠 The $120,000 "Budget Boost": Practical Management of the Google Ad Grant

(Bringing your team? We also offer 101 foundational sessions for newcomers and 201 mid-career tracks so everyone can find their perfect fit!)

WHEN: June 16, 2026
WHERE: Central Penn College
REGISTER: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/afpcpc/event/2026capitalconference/

Invest in your career and sharpen your fundraising toolkit. Secure your spot today!