AFP San Antonio

08/20/2026

Why attend the AFP San Antonio 2026 Education Conference? Because great fundraising doesn’t happen in a vacuum—it happens when we learn, connect, and grow together. 💙

This year’s theme, Philanthropy Is a Team Sport, comes to life through a full day of practical education, meaningful conversations, and opportunities to connect with fundraising professionals from across South Texas.

🏆 Build Stronger Organizations
Learn strategies for sustainable advancement and leading teams through complexity and change.

🤝 Strengthen Donor Relationships
Explore donor trust, community voice, donor journeys, and relationship-building strategies.

💡 Discover New Funding Opportunities
Learn more about Community Reinvestment Act funding and how it can create new opportunities for your organization.

🧠 Invest in Yourself
Explore topics including stress management, healthy boundaries, and community philanthropy.

⚡ Connect With Your Peers
From breakfast networking to speed networking and lunch conversations, there will be plenty of opportunities to build relationships.

📅 Friday, September 11, 2026
📍 Northeast Lakeview College | Paluxy Hall
⏰ 8:30 AM–5:00 PM

Don’t just attend a conference—invest in your professional growth and your nonprofit community.

👉 Register today!
https://www.afpsanantonio.org/index.php?option=com_jevents&task=icalrepeat.detail&evid=154&Itemid=159&year=2026&month=09&day=11&title=education-conference&uid=2707cbcd95586dc5b61f0099057f0592

08/18/2026

🌅 Your next great fundraising idea could start over a cup of coffee.

Join your fellow nonprofit professionals for AFP San Antonio's Coffee & Conversations—an informal gathering where meaningful connections, fresh ideas, and collaborative opportunities come together.

Whether you're a longtime AFP member or joining us for the first time, this is a wonderful opportunity to expand your network and engage with others who are passionate about advancing philanthropy in our community.

📅 Tuesday, August 25, 2026
🕣 8:30 – 9:30 AM CDT
📍 Alamo Colleges District Office – Broadway Room
2222 N. Alamo Street
San Antonio, TX 78215

☕ Coffee. Conversation. Community.

We look forward to seeing you there!

08/14/2026

💙 Thank You to Our Chapter Sponsor – Alamo Colleges Foundation! 💙

AFP San Antonio is proud to recognize the Alamo Colleges Foundation for its generous support as a Chapter Sponsor.

Your commitment to advancing philanthropy and investing in the professional growth of fundraising professionals helps strengthen our nonprofit community and creates lasting impact throughout the San Antonio region. Because of partners like you, AFP San Antonio can provide meaningful educational programs, networking opportunities, and resources that empower those dedicated to making a difference.

Thank you for your partnership, your leadership, and your unwavering commitment to building stronger communities through philanthropy. Together, we are inspiring generosity and transforming lives.

💙 We are grateful to have the Alamo Colleges Foundation as part of the AFP San Antonio family!

https://www.alamo.edu/foundation

08/12/2026

💙 What inspires generosity? Let's talk about it.

Join AFP San Antonio for an inspiring evening of Cocktails & Conversations as we welcome Barbara Gentry, Board of Directors at Haven for Hope, for a thought-provoking discussion on "The Heart of Philanthropy."

Philanthropy is more than raising funds—it's about building relationships, creating hope, and transforming lives. Barbara will share her perspective on the power of compassion, community leadership, and the impact we can make when we invest in others.

Whether you're a fundraiser, nonprofit professional, board member, volunteer, or simply passionate about giving back, this is a conversation you won't want to miss.

📅 Thursday, August 20, 2026
🕔 4:30 – 6:00 PM (Central)
Location: Club Giraud (707 N. Saint Mary's Street, SA, TX 78205)
Dress Code: NO Blue Jeans, Denim, Tennis Shoes or T-Shirts. Anyone with inappropriate attire will not be allowed.

REGISTER TODAY!
https://www.afpsanantonio.org/index.php?option=com_jevents&task=icalrepeat.detail&evid=155&Itemid=159&year=2026&month=08&day=20&title=cocktails-a-conversations&uid=f75bdaf9761de19c2f8baee275db979b

Come enjoy meaningful conversation, connect with fellow changemakers, and leave inspired to continue making a difference in our community.

We look forward to seeing you there!

08/10/2026

☕ Start your morning with great coffee and even better conversations!

Join AFP San Antonio for our next Coffee & Conversations-a casual networking opportunity designed to connect fundraising professionals, nonprofit leaders, and friends of the philanthropic community.

Whether you're looking to exchange ideas, build new relationships, or simply enjoy a cup of coffee with colleagues, we'd love to see you there!

📅 Tuesday, August 25, 2026
🕣 8:30 – 9:30 AM CDT
📍 Alamo Colleges District Office – Broadway Room
2222 N. Alamo Street
San Antonio, TX 78215

Bring a colleague, make a new connection, and start your day inspired!

08/06/2026

💙 No fundraiser succeeds alone.

That's why this year's AFP San Antonio Education Conference is centered around one powerful idea:

🏅 Philanthropy Is a Team Sport.

Creating lasting change takes all of us—fundraisers, nonprofit leaders, board members, foundations, volunteers, professional associations, and community partners working together toward a shared mission.

We're honored to welcome Laura Fredricks, JD as our keynote speaker. One of the nation's leading voices in fundraising, Laura's renowned THE ASK© methodology has helped organizations around the world build confidence, strengthen donor relationships, and secure transformational gifts.

At this year's conference, you'll discover:
🤝 The power of collaboration in fundraising
💡 Innovative partnership strategies
🎯 Practical tools to improve your fundraising effectiveness
🌟 Actionable insights from nationally recognized experts

Plus, additional speakers will share real-world strategies to help your organization build stronger partnerships, cultivate donors, and increase fundraising success.

📅 Friday, September 11, 2026
🕣 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
📍 Northeast Lakeview College | Paluxy Hall

🎟️ Register now and take advantage of Early Bird pricing—just $75 for a limited time! Don't miss this opportunity to invest in your professional growth while saving on registration.

https://www.afpsanantonio.org/conference

✨ Keep an eye out for details about a special VIP pre-conference experience with Laura Fredricks!

A special thank you to our incredible sponsors for investing in our nonprofit community and helping make this conference possible:
• Alamo Colleges Foundation
• Catapult Fundraising
• Eskin Fundraising Training
• Trinity University

Secure your seat today-we can't wait to see you in September!

Conference

08/04/2026

🍸 Great conversations inspire great philanthropy.

Take a break after work and join AFP San Antonio for an evening of networking, learning, and meaningful discussion at our next Cocktails & Conversations!

We're excited to welcome Barbara Gentry, Board of Directors at Haven for Hope, who will present "The Heart of Philanthropy." Hear her unique perspective on the power of giving, community leadership, and creating lasting impact.

📅 Thursday, August 20, 2026
🕔 4:30 – 6:30 PM (Central)
Location: Club Giraud (707 N. Saint Mary's Street, SA, TX 78205)
Dress Code: NO Blue Jeans, Denim, Tennis Shoes or T-Shirts. Anyone with inappropriate attire will not be allowed access to Club Giraud.

Bring a colleague, reconnect with friends in the nonprofit community, and enjoy an evening of inspiration and connection.

We can't wait to see you there!

07/31/2026

🏆 SAVE THE DATE!

2026 AFP San Antonio Education Conference

🤝 Philanthropy Is a Team Sport

The strongest nonprofit communities are built through collaboration. Join fundraisers, nonprofit leaders, foundations, professional associations, capacity-building organizations, and community partners for a day dedicated to strengthening our collective impact.

We're thrilled to welcome Laura Fredricks, JD, nationally recognized fundraising expert, CEO and Founder of THE ASK©, as our keynote speaker!

Laura has empowered thousands of professionals to make bold, confident asks that transform organizations. During this inspiring keynote, you'll learn:
✨ Proven strategies for making successful asks
✨ Practical language you can use immediately
✨ Techniques to strengthen donor relationships
✨ How to elevate your fundraising success with confidence

You'll also hear from an outstanding lineup of speakers exploring collaboration, partnerships, and innovative ways to build fundraising capacity across our nonprofit community.

📅 Friday, September 11, 2026
🕣 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
📍 Northeast Lakeview College – Paluxy Hall
1201 Kitty Hawk Rd. | Universal City, TX 78148

👀 Plus... stay tuned for details on an exclusive VIP pre-conference event with Laura Fredricks!

🎟️ Registration information is coming soon! Be sure to follow AFP San Antonio so you don't miss the announcement.

A special thank you to our generous sponsors:
💙 Alamo Colleges Foundation
💙 Catapult Fundraising
💙 Eskin Fundraising Training
💙 Trinity University

07/29/2026

💡 Great fundraising starts with great relationships.

Have you ever wondered how to better collaborate with your CEO, Board Chair, or key volunteers? The ability to "manage up" can strengthen communication, build trust, and help move your organization's mission forward.

Join Jim Eskin, Fundraising Trainer & Consultant, for this FREE Zoom enrichment broadcast and gain practical insights you can apply immediately.

📅 August 5, 2026
🕓 4:00 PM Central
💻 Online via Zoom
🎉 Free Registration

Whether you're new to fundraising or a seasoned development professional, this session will provide valuable strategies for working more effectively with organizational leadership and major donors.

🔗 Save your spot today:
https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/1f7ecaff-cb65-41f7-93f4-90ccff645d3c?source_id=33d2cd17-51df-4b40-9edd-9a4f5e7ea8a2&source_type=em&c=&source_id=9002c282-53b4-4596-8c25-46caeb5c7672&source_type=em&c=xJ5szCvmTyKDcyAOI5I4OcLJ4JjTuc0xhYm6E03szP8maZBYNP9XCQ==

We hope to see you online!

07/27/2026

🎉 Who's ready for an evening of fun, networking, and prizes?

The AFP San Antonio Summer Social is almost here, and you won't want to miss it!

Come enjoy:
✨ Great conversations with fellow fundraising professionals
🍴 Light bites
🎁 Lots of door prizes and giveaways
🏆 Five lucky attendees will win a conference attendance scholarship (valued at $100 each), courtesy of our friends at Catapult Fundraising!

👥 Bring a guest and you'll receive an extra door prize ticket—because networking is even better with a friend!

📅 Tuesday, July 28, 2026
🕟 4:30–6:30 PM
📍 719 Carnoustie, San Antonio, TX 78258

Spend your summer evening connecting with the incredible nonprofit community that makes San Antonio stronger.

🔗 Reserve your spot:
https://afpsa.memberclicks.net/index.php?option=com_jevents&task=icalrepeat.detail&evid=165&Itemid=159&year=2026&month=07&day=28&title=afp-summer-social&uid=06e44204777cfa5b2e9b57d0cff60132

We can't wait to see you there!

Come unwind with your AFP community! Enjoy a relaxed summer evening filled with good conversation, networking, and a chance to strengthen the connections that support your work year-round.