AFP - New Orleans

04/10/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us at the Greater New Orleans Foundation for a powerful and timely conversation on GiveNOLA Day strategies. We’re grateful to GNOF for hosting us in such a great space.

A big thank you to our incredible panelists and moderator for sharing their expertise and real-world insights:
• Percy Marchand, Founder & CEO, Impact504
• Gabrielle Mizrahi, Director of Philanthropy, ACLU of Louisiana
• Diana Turner, Operations Director, Be Loud Studios
• Rachel Swan, Program Officer, Greater New Orleans Foundation
• Nora Ellertsen, Founder & Fundraising Coach, The Funding Seed (Moderator)

From donor engagement to campaign strategy, today’s discussion gave our nonprofit community valuable tools as we gear up for GiveNOLA Day.

We hope to see you at our next meeting!

03/30/2026

Ready to make the most of GiveNOLA Day? Join the AFP - New Orleans Chapter on Thursday, April 9, 2026 for a dynamic panel on strategies to elevate your impact and results.

📅 Date: Thursday, April 9, 2026
🚪 Doors Open: 11:30 AM
🕛 Program Begins: 12:00 PM
📍 Location: Greater New Orleans Foundation, 919 St. Charles Avenue (parking available in nearby lots)

💲 Pricing (includes lunch):
• AFP Members Early (before April 2): $35 | Regular: $40
• Guests / Non-Members Early (before April 2): $50 | Regular: $60
💻 Virtual Option: Members $10 | Guests $15

Hear directly from local experts who know what works:
• Percy Marchand, Founder & CEO, Impact504
• Gabrielle Mizrahi, Director of Philanthropy, ACLU of Louisiana
• Diana Turner, Operations Director, Be Loud Studios
• Rachel Swan, Program Officer, Greater New Orleans Foundation
🎤 Moderated by Nora Ellertsen, Founder & Fundraising Coach, The Funding Seed

Walk away with practical tips, fresh ideas, and strategies you can put to work immediately.

Don’t miss this one. Register today. 🌐 afpnola.org

02/24/2026

We’re excited to bring together key voices in philanthropy to share insights, strategies, and opportunities for meaningful collaboration.

📅 Date: Thursday, March 12, 2026
⏰ Time: 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Location: Junior Achievement of Greater New Orleans
🎤 Format: Panel Discussion + Q&A

Hear directly from leading New Orleans-area funders as they discuss:
• What funders are looking for in 2026
• Trends shaping the future of philanthropy
• How to build strong, lasting funder relationships
• Common pitfalls, and how to avoid them

👥 Panelists:
Patty Riddlebarger, Vice President, Corporate Social Responsibility, Entergy
Christy Ross, Senior Vice President & COO, Baptist Community Ministries

🎙️ Moderator:
Christine Briede, CFRE
President & CEO, Jefferson Community Foundation

Whether you’re in fundraising, development, or seeking funding, this session offers practical insights and valuable connections you won’t want to miss!
Register Today: https://afpneworleans.wildapricot.org/events

01/21/2026

📣 Have you registered for the AFP - New Orleans January Chapter Meeting?

📅 January 29, 2026
🕚 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM CST
📍 WVUE FOX 8 – 3900 Howard Ave, New Orleans, LA 70125

Join us for Standing Out in the Noise: Maximizing Media Impact and Your Marketing Budget, a timely session designed to help nonprofit communicators and fundraisers cut through today’s crowded media landscape and make every marketing dollar count.

🎤 Featuring: Justin Collins, FOX 8 New Orleans Account Executive

Whether you’re refining your messaging strategy or looking for creative ways to boost visibility without breaking the budget, this conversation will deliver practical tips and insights you can use right away.

👉 Register today and connect with fellow fundraising professionals! www.afpno.org

11/18/2025

We’re Hiring!

AFP - New Orleans is looking for a detail-oriented, mission-driven professional to serve as our next Chapter Administrator. This role helps keep our chapter running smoothly, supports our members and programs, and plays a key part in advancing philanthropy across Southeast Louisiana.

If you or someone you know is passionate about nonprofit work, community engagement, and supporting the fundraising profession, we encourage you to apply.

Learn more and submit your application today:

Position Overview:The Chapter Administrator serves as an independent contractor for the Association of Fundraising Professionals Greater New Orleans Chapter, providing administrative, financial, and event coordination support. This role manages chapter operations, board logistics, member communicati...

11/10/2025

This Thursday, we celebrate the generosity that powers our community at the AFP National Philanthropy Day Luncheon. Join us as we honor leaders, partners, and change-makers who make New Orleans stronger. Tickets are still available! Get yours online and be part of the celebration! www.afpno.org

Louisiana Bar Foundation OnPath Credit Union Jefferson Community Foundation

10/21/2025

UPDATE: AFP members get a discounted $85 registration rate!

On Thursday, December 4th, our partners at the Louisiana Alliance for Nonprofits bring the Impact Amplified Regional Summit to New Orleans, bringing together nonprofit leaders from across the region for a powerful day of learning, networking, and collaboration!

From fundraising strategies and operational best practices to leadership development and storytelling tools, this one-day summit is built to strengthen your organization’s impact and connect you with peers who understand your challenges and share your passion.

📍 New Orleans (venue details on registration page)
🗓️ December 4, 2025
🎟️ Registration: $85 (includes full-day programming + lunch)
👉 Reserve your seat today: https://louisiananonprofits.org/event-6248886

10/07/2025

We’re just 5 weeks away from one of the most inspiring events of the year — the 2025 National Philanthropy Day Luncheon! 🌟

Join AFP - New Orleans as we celebrate this year’s honorees who are making a remarkable difference across our community:

🏆 Leadership in Corporate Philanthropy: OnPath Credit Union
🏆 Outstanding Philanthropist: Peggy Floyd
🏆 Outstanding Foundation: Louisiana Bar Foundation
🏆 Outstanding Fundraiser: Sara Bradford
🏆 Board of Directors Award: Christine Briede, CFRE & the Jefferson Community Foundation

📅 Thursday, November 13
📍 The Cannery, New Orleans
🕚 11:00 AM Networking Reception | 12:00 PM Program

✨ Seating is limited — don’t wait! Get your tickets or sign up to sponsor today at www.afpno.org or email [email protected].

Let’s come together to honor the people and organizations driving philanthropy forward in our region. 💙

09/22/2025

AFP - New Orleans is proud to announce the 2025 National Philanthropy Day Luncheon Honorees:

🏆 Leadership in Corporate Philanthropy: OnPath Credit Union
🏆 Outstanding Philanthropist: Peggy Floyd
🏆 Outstanding Foundation: Louisiana Bar Foundation
🏆 Outstanding Fundraiser: Sara Bradford
🏆 Board of Directors Award: Christine Briede, CFRE & the Jefferson Community Foundation

Make plans to join us for our annual luncheon!
📅 Thursday, November 13
📍 The Cannery, New Orleans
🕚 11:00 AM Networking Reception | 12:00 PM Program

✨ Seating is limited! To sponsor or purchase tickets, visit www.afpno.org or email [email protected].

Let’s come together to celebrate the people and organizations making an incredible impact across our community. 💙

09/22/2025

🌟 Membership Monday 🌟 Meet Lindsey Loyd, Principal at Meraki for Good and proud AFP - New Orleans Member.

“Some days, fundraising feels like carrying the weight of the world on your shoulders. AFP reminds me we don’t carry it alone.”

Lindsey credits AFP with not only strengthening her skills but also shaping the perspective she brings as a consultant and partner to the nonprofits she serves. Most importantly, she values the colleagues, friendships, and community that lift her work every day.

✨ Want to be part of a network that supports, inspires, and grows with you? Join AFP New Orleans today: www.afpno.org

09/21/2025

📅 Join us for the AFP - New Orleans Chapter October Meeting!

🗓 Thursday, October 9
☕ 9:00 AM Networking | 📊 9:30–10:30 AM Program
📍 Bonvenu Bank, 3908 Veterans Blvd., Metairie
🔗 Register: www.afpno.org

💡 Ever found yourself in an awkward spot with a board member or donor? This interactive, live-polling session will explore how AFP’s Code of Ethical Standards applies in real-world situations. Together, we’ll work through common fundraising challenges.

✨ Featuring Mary Doorley Simboski, MS, ACFRE (AFP Global Ethics Committee) and Deborah Ryan of AFP Atlanta, both Senior Managing Directors at Changing Our World.

Don’t miss this chance to sharpen your ethical decision-making skills and strengthen your fundraising practice!

08/21/2025

📅 Mark Your Calendar! Join AFP - New Orleans in partnership with the New Orleans Planned Giving Council for our September meeting.

📍 New Orleans Museum of Art
📆 Thursday, September 11
⏰ 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM Networking | 12:00 PM Lunch & Program

✨ Insights from the Field: The Stories Behind Gifts of a Lifetime ✨

In this engaging discussion, seasoned planned giving professionals will share real-world stories that reveal the people, passions, and motivations behind transformational gifts. Discover how these gifts come to fruition, the impact they make, and the lessons learned along the way. Whether you’re new to planned giving or looking to deepen your approach, these insights will inspire and inform your work.

Featured Speakers:
Marcelle Highstreet, VP of Strategic Fundraising, Mount Carmel Academy
Cory J. Howat, Executive Director, Catholic Community Foundation - Archdiocese of New Orleans
Shelita G. Bourgeois, M.S., CFRE, Director of Development - Planned Giving, The National WWII Museum

Moderated by Heather Sweeney, Director of Development, Bureau of Governmental Research

👉 For more information and to register, visit https://afpneworleans.wildapricot.org/event-6294772.