AFP Florida Caucus

05/30/2026

READY. SET. FUNDRAISE!

Our fundraising genius is at the starting line, and there’s one thing he knows for sure:

⏰ The race to save on Planet Philanthropy 2026 registration ends June 1!

Join hundreds of nonprofit professionals, development leaders, and changemakers at Florida’s premier FUNdraising conference:

🌴 Charlotte Harbor, Florida
📅 June 22–24, 2026

🏁 What’s waiting for you?

💡 Donor Growth & Fundraising Strategy
🌟 Leadership & IDEA
🎉 Events & Experiences
📋 Grants & Planned Giving
❤️ Donor Strategy & Stewardship

Plus incredible keynote speakers, amazing sponsors and exhibitors, powerful networking, waterfront views, and enough fundraising inspiration to fuel your mission all year long.

Don’t get left at the starting line.

👉 Register now at AFPFlorida.org before rates increase June 1!

05/29/2026

Great partnerships create stronger communities! Join AFP Treasure Coast for our June Chapter Chat as we dive into the power of Strategic Partnerships and how collaboration can elevate your mission and impact.

📅 Thursday, June 4, 2026
⏰ 8:30 AM – 9:00 AM
💻 Virtual Chapter Chat

This month’s conversation will be led by Dawn Knupp, Development Director at United Against Poverty, Inc. - St. Lucie .

Whether you’re looking to grow community connections, strengthen donor relationships, or collaborate more effectively with local organizations, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss!

📧 Email [email protected] to join.

05/29/2026

Thank you to Ann Decker for the discussion this morning around planned giving and donor stewardship. We appreciate your expertise.
Join AFPIRC next month (June 30th) for The Ethical Nonprofit , virtual with Bree Murhlbauer and Jack Alotto. Register now to get the zoom link. AFPIR.org

05/29/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us today for AFP Florida First Coast Chapter’s May Program featuring Dr. Kenston Griffin! 👏

We loved connecting with fellow nonprofit professionals and learning how to navigate leadership transitions while maintaining strong donor relationships and trust. 💡🤝

A special thank you to Dr. Griffin and to the University of North Florida for hosting us and serving as our 2026 Educational Program Sponsor! 🎓

We appreciate your support and look forward to seeing you at our next event! 💙

05/29/2026

John was a very active on the Planet Philanthropy committee and Florida Caucus Board for many years. He was a true hero for helping nonprofits grow their philanthropy.

May his memory be a blessing.

It is with a heavy heart that we share the passing of John P. Capurso, beloved AFP Miami Board Member, four-time chapter president, and treasured friend to so many in our community. John passed peacefully on May 4, 2026.

For nearly four decades, John was a cornerstone of AFP Miami. He joined AFP in 1998 and never stopped showing up for the organization, for its members, and for the mission of ethical, inspired fundraising. His career spanned advertising and fundraising across Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Miami, Florida, most recently as principal of Capurso Consulting.

His impact on AFP Miami extended far beyond any title or tenure. Through his years of service, John helped strengthen nonprofit organizations, inspire rising fundraising professionals, and shape AFP Miami into the chapter it is today, guided always by compassion and integrity. His leadership was marked by generosity, mentorship, and an unwavering commitment to the philanthropic community he loved.

A respected colleague and cherished friend, John leaves behind a legacy that will long be felt across AFP Miami and throughout our broader community. We are grateful for every year he gave to this organization and to our community.

In honor of John's memory, his family requests donations be directed to the Lubavitch Educational Center, https://lecfl.com. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.levitt-weinstein.com.

05/29/2026

🌴🌊 HELP! Our fundraising genius is drifting away... 😂

And so are the current registration rates for Planet Philanthropy 2026!

If you've been meaning to register, consider this your official Florida-style warning:

☀️ Don't let the best rate float away.
🌊 Don't get caught in the current of procrastination.
⏰ Registration rates increase June 1!

Join hundreds of nonprofit leaders, fundraising professionals, and changemakers for Florida's premier FUNdraising conference:

📅 June 22–24, 2026
📍 Charlotte Harbor, Florida

🏄 What's waiting for you?

💡 Inspiring education sessions
🤝 Powerful networking opportunities
🎉 Amazing sponsors & exhibitors
📈 Strategies that will help drive impact
🌴 Waterfront conference vibes

Our fundraising genius is trying desperately to grab the current rate before it disappears...

You should too. 😎

👉 Register today at AFPFlorida.org

05/24/2026

🇺🇸🌴 Memorial Day weekend mode: ACTIVATED 😎☀️

Before you fully commit to beach chairs, BBQs, boat days, and pretending Florida humidity “isn’t that bad yet”… our fundraising genius has one important reminder:

🧠 Smart fundraisers plan ahead.
👉 Then they relax.

Join us at Planet Philanthropy 2026 — Florida’s premier FUNdraising conference - for three days of inspiration, strategy, networking, and waterfront vibes. 🌊

📅 June 22–24, 2026
📍 Charlotte Harbor, Florida

✨ Fresh fundraising ideas
✨ Powerful connections
✨ Expert speakers & sessions
✨ Sunshine + FUNdraising energy

⏰ Registration rates increase soon, so lock in your spot before enjoying the long weekend!

👉 Register now at AFPFlorida.org

And while you’re celebrating this weekend, we also pause to honor and remember the heroes who made our freedoms possible. ❤️🤍💙

05/22/2026

🌴☀️ Memorial Day Weekend is calling… but first, do the SMART thing 😂🧠

Our fundraising genius has one recommendation before you fire up the grill and hit the beach:

✔ Register for Planet Philanthropy 2026
✔ Lock in your rate before prices increase
✔ THEN enjoy your 3-day weekend 😎🌊

Join nonprofit leaders and fundraising professionals from across Florida for three energizing days of:

💡 Fresh ideas
🤝 Meaningful networking
📚 Powerful education sessions
☀️ Waterfront conference vibes

📅 June 22–24, 2026
📍 Charlotte Harbor, Florida
AFPFlorida.org

Because smart fundraisers know:
👉 Plan ahead now = relax later 🌴

⏰ Rates increase soon — secure your spot today!

05/19/2026

💡 Looking to strengthen your grant strategy and grow planned giving support?

The Grants & Planned Giving Strategy Track at is packed with practical sessions designed to help nonprofit professionals secure funding, strengthen relationships, and build sustainable impact.

🌴 Join us June 22–24 in Charlotte Harbor, Florida for sessions on:
✔ Grant systems & team collaboration
✔ AI + grant success strategies
✔ Planned giving & legacy outreach
✔ Working with professional advisors
✔ Building stronger funder relationships

Whether you’re managing grants, growing legacy giving, or refining your fundraising strategy, this track is designed to help you work smarter and raise more.

📅 June 22–24, 2026
📍 Sunseeker Resort | Charlotte Harbor, FL

⏰ Current rates available through May 31 — prices increase June 1!

👉 Register today at afpflorida.org

05/18/2026

💪🌴 Training for Planet Philanthropy 2026 starts NOW 😂

Building stronger fundraising muscles one strategy at a time:

✔ Smarter campaigns
✔ Better donor connections
✔ Bigger impact

Join Florida’s brightest fundraising minds for three days of learning, networking, inspiration, and waterfront FUNdraising vibes. ☀️🌊

📅 June 22–24, 2026
📍 Charlotte Harbor, Florida

⏰ Register soon — prices increase soon! AFPFlorida.org

👉 Lock in your spot today