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AFP Central Florida Chapter

The AFP Central Florida Chapter was founded in 1983 and has grown into one of the largest chapters in the state. Sizzle!

Members fondly call AFP Central Florida the hottest chapter in the nation! For a complete list of chapter programs and events visit our website at http://www.afpcentralflorida.org/.

09/01/2026

More Money, Bigger Title, Shorter Stay? What Fundraisers Should Ask Before Accepting their Next Role
Wednesday, 09/16/2026
11:30am EDT - 1:00pm EDT

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The average tenure for a nonprofit fundraiser is just 18 months. That's about how long it takes for major gift fundraising to start to gain real traction. So why do so many talented fundraisers leave before they ever have the chance to see their work pay off? In this candid session, Karen Cochran explores what separates organizations where fundraisers thrive from those where they struggle. Through stories from her career, she'll share how to evaluate leadership, assess organizational readiness, and ask the questions that reveal whether an opportunity is built for long-term success or short-term frustration. Whether you're considering your next opportunity or trying to make sense of the one you're in, you'll leave with a practical framework for recognizing the conditions that lead to a career measured in years, not months.

Karen S. Cochran, CFRE – Founder and Chief Philanthropic Innovator, Philanthropy Innovators

Philanthropy Innovators was founded to provide nonprofits with high-impact strategies and solutions that address their most pressing challenges, including enhancing major gifts programs, overcoming resource constraints, and aligning teams for greater impact. Our services are led by Karen S. Cochran, CFRE, and designed to optimize your processes, empower your people, and enable your organization to excel in achieving its mission. Learn more at philanthropyinnovators.com.

08/20/2026

We are thrilled to announce the 2026 winners and honorees for this year’s National Philanthropy Day! Celebrating its 40th’s anniversary, National Philanthropy Day is celebrated in communities across the country to publicly recognize the impact of charitable giving and the people who make it possible. Join us this year on Friday, November 13th to honor the work of these winners and our community. Tickets and sponsorships available now: https://www.afpcentralflorida.org/national-philanthropy-day

08/14/2026

RSVP Deadline: To secure your spot at the listed rates, RSVPs must be received by 5:00 pm on the Friday before the luncheon. RSVPs received after this deadline will be charged the $50 Last Call Rate. 🔥

Avoiding Burnout in the Fundraising Profession
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
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11:30 a.m. - Networking
12:00 p.m. - Program

Passion and purpose often come with relentless pressure including ambitious fundraising goals, donor stewardship, emotional labor, limited resources, event demands, and the expectation to always be “on.”

This interactive session is designed specifically for development and fundraising professionals who want to sustain both their impact and wellbeing. Participants will explore common burnout risks facing advancement teams, including chronic urgency, boundary erosion, compassion fatigue, and the emotional demands of relationship-based work.

Through a guided Burnout Awareness Assessment and Energy Mapping Inventory, attendees will identify personal and team burnout indicators, recognize patterns of energy depletion and renewal, and better understand how workplace culture and communication impact resilience and performance.

The session also introduces practical tools and strategies to support sustainable work habits, regulate individual and team energy, and strengthen overall wellbeing without sacrificing mission impact.

Presenter: Amy Neustadt, Evolv Exec Executive Coaching and Consulting

08/07/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Lake County social at The View! 💙🔥

08/06/2026

Join us Tuesday, August 25th, 6:30 to 7:30 pm at the Grain and Berry in College Park for AFP Book Club!

We will be reading The Manager Method by Ashley Herd

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Most managers are promoted because they excel at their jobs—but the moment they step into a new leadership role, they’re expected to know how to motivate teams, navigate tough conversations, and drive results with little to no guidance. Manager Method fills this gap, and provides managers at any level with practical, real-world strategies to help them lead with clarity, confidence, and impact—without burning out.

We'll be connecting the dots from this book, and how this can play out in the nonprofit sector.

08/05/2026

Avoiding Burnout in the Fundraising Profession
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
🔗https://secure.qgiv.com/for/afcenf/event/gstbbhahc/
11:30 a.m. - Networking
12:00 p.m. - Program

Passion and purpose often come with relentless pressure including ambitious fundraising goals, donor stewardship, emotional labor, limited resources, event demands, and the expectation to always be “on.”

This interactive session is designed specifically for development and fundraising professionals who want to sustain both their impact and wellbeing. Participants will explore common burnout risks facing advancement teams, including chronic urgency, boundary erosion, compassion fatigue, and the emotional demands of relationship-based work.

Through a guided Burnout Awareness Assessment and Energy Mapping Inventory, attendees will identify personal and team burnout indicators, recognize patterns of energy depletion and renewal, and better understand how workplace culture and communication impact resilience and performance.

The session also introduces practical tools and strategies to support sustainable work habits, regulate individual and team energy, and strengthen overall wellbeing without sacrificing mission impact.

Presenter: Amy Neustadt, EVOLV Executive Coaching and Consulting

08/04/2026

AFP Grant Affinity Group Meeting
Wednesday, August 19 · 9:00 – 10:00am
Time zone: America/New_York
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/pax-qtfk-aha

07/28/2026

💙⏰️ LAST CHANCE!

Because AFP is sharing this with you, I'm extending our personal-invite rate: $50 off if you register by July 28th.

🔗https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-nonprofit-impact-summit-tickets-1838128434629

Use code: Impact26

AFP Central Florida Chapter is proud to share an opportunity for our community. The 3rd Annual Nonprofit Impact Summit is bringing funders, executive leaders, and practitioners together for two days in Orlando, Fl and founder Tina Nugent asked to share a personal note with our members:

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AFP members,

We spend our careers trying to understand what funders want, usually from the other side of an application portal.

On August 6th & 7th, the people behind those decisions will be in the room with us: AdventHealth (whose CEO is speaking), Orlando Magic Foundation, Deluca Foundation (invite only funder) and others. They're not attending to take pitches they're coming to teach, answer your questions in moderated panels and roundtables, and build real relationships with this region's leaders. That's a level of candor you can't get through a grant portal.

You'll also get working sessions on succession planning, strategic planning, and workplace culture including a workshop led by Disney!

I'd love to welcome you personally.

Tina Nugent

Founder, Nonprofit Impact Summit

[email protected]

07/23/2026

AFP Central Florida Chapter is proud to share an opportunity for our community. The 3rd Annual Nonprofit Impact Summit is bringing funders, executive leaders, and practitioners together for two days in Orlando, Fl and founder Tina Nugent asked to share a personal note with our members:

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AFP members,

We spend our careers trying to understand what funders want, usually from the other side of an application portal.

On August 6th & 7th, the people behind those decisions will be in the room with us: AdventHealth (whose CEO is speaking), Orlando Magic Foundation, Deluca Foundation (invite only funder) and others. They're not attending to take pitches they're coming to teach, answer your questions in moderated panels and roundtables, and build real relationships with this region's leaders. That's a level of candor you can't get through a grant portal.

You'll also get working sessions on succession planning, strategic planning, and workplace culture including a workshop led by Disney!

Because AFP is sharing this with you, I'm extending our personal-invite rate: $50 off if you register by July 28th. Leaders from Second Harvest, Special Olympics, and Touched by Type 1 have already claimed seats.

Use code: Impact26

I'd love to welcome you personally.

Tina Nugent

Founder, Nonprofit Impact Summit

[email protected]

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Winter Park, FL
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Telephone

+14072934464

Website

http://www.afpcentralflorida.org/

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