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Mentoring – A two-way street to building a culture of sharing and learning
By Pinky Vincent, Police Athletic League
AFP Committee Member – Communications, IDEA and Membership Engagement
As a member since July 2016, I learned that one of the ways to grow and quickly make a difference within AFP is to volunteer hands-on with my fundraising peers. Thanks to the support of fellow members, you make an impact by speaking up for diversity and inclusiveness within the profession, promoting the good work of our peers, as well as advocating for fundraisers working in smaller nonprofits.
Read More >Chapter Leadership Brief 6.05.19
By Craig Shelley, CFRE, Chapter Treasurer & Managing Director, Orr Group
This week’s edition of New York City Fundraising Matters features a great interview my friend Pinky Vincent conducted about the chapter’s mentorship program. It was thought provoking not least because the interviewed featured another friend, my colleague Regina Cialone, but because it allowed me to ruminate a bit on my own mentors.
Read More >Chapter Leadership Brief 5.23.19
Getting Ready for Fundraising Day in New York
By Gary Laermer, AFP-NYC President
On Friday, June 14th you’ll have the chance to gather with nearly 2,000 of your fellow fundraising professionals at the largest philanthropy conference in New York. This convening is a great day of learning, idea sharing, and fellowship amongst peers. In order to maximize the time I have to learn and network with other participants, I always try to take a few minutes to prepare for my participation in conferences. Here are the steps I follow to get the most of a day-long learning experience.
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