Association of Fundraising Professionals - Western Pennsylvania Chapter

02/13/2025

Our Emerging Leaders group met this morning for coffee and conversation. Join us for the next on on April 11th at Margaux in the Strip. Register using the link below
https://www.cognitoforms.com/AssociationOfFundraisingProfessionalsWesternPAChapter/EmergingLeadersAprilCoffee

Thanks Lydia Grimenstein for hosting!

02/07/2024

Lunch and Learn: Nonprofit Crisis Communication featuring Birgit Smith Burton, AFP Global Chair

Wednesday, February 21st
Shannopin Country Club
Lunch: 11:30am Program: 12:00pm
Approved for 1 CFRE credit
$45 for AFP Members, $55 for Not-Yet Members

Registration deadline: Friday, February 9!

Please join us for a special session led by Birgit Smith Burton, where she will address head-on the experience of anti-Black racism within an AFP Chapter. This recent true story of crisis communication eventually led to a necessary REBOOT of the Chapter’s entire governing board.

Register here:
https://www.afpwpa.org/events/simple-registration?CalendarEventKey=190962fa-56f6-4b3b-8df4-018ce91e41e4&CommunityKey=5930c437-72ae-40d5-934e-a61be38532ba&Home=%2fevents%2frecentcommunityeventsdashboard

01/15/2024

It is with great saddness that we share the notice of passing of colleague Dianne Duursma. To read about her legacy please click below:

DIANNE DUURSMA passed away. This is the full obituary where you can express condolences and share memories. Published in the Pittsburgh Post Gazette on 2024-01-14.

11/20/2023

Congratulations, once again, to our 2023 AFP WPA National Philanthropy Day awardees who were honored last week. NPD is a day to highlight the accomplishments, large and small, that philanthropy makes to our society. Thank you to our all of our sponsors and attendees who supported this annual celebration!

11/16/2023

Join AFP WPA for a Lunch and Learn session on "IDEA: The Single Story" Wed. 12/6 from 11:30 - 1:00 at Life'sWork office in the Southside. Lunch will be provided. $35 for AFP members and $45 for not-yet members. Approved for 1.0 CFRE credit.

Presenter Dr. La Dawn Robinson will provide valuable insights, offer new perspectives, and meaningful lessons on how we all can review our biases and prejudices to create a more inclusive environment, at work and outside of work. Learn more and register here: https://www.afpwpa.org/events/simple-registration?CalendarEventKey=7212c616-c6ad-4744-9bd7-018b6c0277a4&CommunityKey=5930c437-72ae-40d5-934e-a61be38532ba&Home=%2fevents%2frecentcommunityeventsdashboard

11/15/2023

It's National Philanthropy Day! Celebrated across the world to recognize charitable donors and inspire action, we look forward to honoring our local 2023 NPD winners tonight at the LeMont.
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*Outstanding Philanthropists: Jim & Ginger Siciliano
*Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser: Bruce McDowell
*Outstanding Philanthropic Foundation: Avon Club Foundation
*Outstanding Philanthropic Corporation: Eaton Corporation
*Outstanding Fundraising Executive: Patricia Lonsbary, CFRE
*Special Lifetime Achievement Award: Betsie Trew
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NPD Event Co-Chairs are Karen Kutzer and George J. Omiros

11/09/2023

Last Chance! Be in the room to honor the 2023 AFP WPA National Philanthropy Day winners on Nov. 15th at 5:00 pm at the LeMont. Get your tickets today: https://www.afpwpa.org/events/recentcommunityeventsdashboard

11/07/2023

Celebrate with AFP WPA on Nov. 15 at 5 pm at the LeMont as we honor the incredible winners of our 2023 National Philanthropy Day awards. NPD Event Co-Chairs are Karen Kutzer and George Omiros. For info regarding tickets and sponsorships, visit www.afpwpa.org

11/06/2023

We had a fantastic time at the AFP WPA Annual Meeting & Social last week at Tapville! Thanks to all who came out to celebrate. 🥳

Next, join us on November 15th at the LeMont for National Philanthropy Day -- details are available here: https://www.afpwpa.org/events/recentcommunityeventsdashboard

10/31/2023

Celebrate our deserving awardees on November 15th at 5 pm at the LeMont Pittsburgh! Tickets are available here: https://www.afpwpa.org/events/simple-registration?CalendarEventKey=ce85fc34-876e-4db4-b38c-018af287e2e1&CommunityKey=5930c437-72ae-40d5-934e-a61be38532ba&Home=%2fhome

10/25/2023

Gathering each November to celebrate the generosity of our community, our AFP WPA National Philanthropy Day (NPD) event is attended by funders, foundations, volunteers and professional fundraisers together to honor those making the greatest impact in our region. Learn more about Sponsorship Opportunities for our NPD celebration which will be held on November 15th at the LeMont. Learn more here:https://higherlogicdownload.s3.amazonaws.com/AFPNET/f199beac-4966-4a62-83cd-c53d2e51b894/UploadedImages/2023_NPD_sponsorship_info.pdf

10/24/2023

Are you a AFP WPA Chapter member who has never been to AFP ICON? If so, you are elgible to apply for our Chamberlain Scholarship. The application is simple and can be found: https://s.surveyplanet.com/rn9bk9gf Deadline is 12/1/23