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About AFP-NYC

The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) represents nearly 31,000 members in more than 200 chapters throughout the world, working to advance philanthropy through advocacy, research, education, and certification programs. Founded in 1960 as the National Society of Fund Raisers, AFP fosters development and growth of fundraising professionals and promotes high ethical standards in the fundraising profession.

The New York City Chapter, the founding chapter of The Association of Fundraising Professionals, is a vital and unparalleled source of information and resources for the New York area — from workshops and informal networking opportunities to Fundraising Day in New York, the largest one-day conference in the world on philanthropic topics. We’re dedicated to supporting the uniquely American tradition of giving — and helping to make New York a better place.

Fundraising event with attendees seated at round tables and a stage with speakers.

Our Mission, Vision, and Quality Statement

Mission Statement

AFP, an association of professionals throughout the world, advances philanthropy by enabling people and organizations to practice ethical and effective fundraising. The core activities through which AFP fulfills this mission include education, training, mentoring, research, credentialing and advocacy.

Vision Statement

Fundraising is viewed as a credible and respected profession for civic betterment throughout the world.

Quality Statement

AFP is committed to excellence in providing the highest quality services and products for our members and other constituents. We are responsive to their needs and strive to exceed expectations.

AFP-NYC Is Committed to IDEA

Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Access

We aim to attract a broad range of IDEA Committee members in order to create a thoughtful and dynamic group which keeps participants engaged and empowered to take action to address historical inequities and move towards a place where everyone in our industry is treated with dignity and respect. Through partnership, we create programming that reflects the needs and interests of AFP-NYC constituents.

On April 24, 2019, the AFP-NYC Board of Directors adopted the following Resolution and IDEA definitions:  Board Resolution

Committee Roster

  • Jonah Nigh, Co-Chair
  • Brenda Marie Turner, Co-Chair
  • Michelle Akapnitis
  • Deb Brown
  • Leah Burton
  • Keith Butler
  • Samantha Carlin
  • Brandon Cole
  • Crystal Fields-Sam
  • Michelle Fizerpeterson
  • M. Angel Flores
  • Melissa Gomez
  • Pedro Govantes
  • Tay Hughes
  • Thomas E. Moore, III
  • Symone New
  • Jill Scibilia
  • Craig Shelley
  • Pinky Vincent Shubert
  • Maria Stringfellow
  • Lilai Teckie
  • Anne Rehkopf Townsend
  • Brently Winstead

We Welcome

ALL Races and Ethnicities

ALL Religions

ALL Countries of Origin

ALL Gender Identities

ALL Sexual Orientations

ALL Abilities and Disabilities

ALL Spoken Languages

ALL Ages

Everyone.

We stand here with you

You are safe here.


AFP Global

The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) is the professional association of individuals and organizations that generate philanthropic support for a wide variety of charitable institutions. Founded in 1960, AFP advances philanthropy through its 31,000 members in more than 240 chapters throughout the world. AFP has inspired global change and supported efforts that have generated over $1 trillion. AFP-NYC is AFP's founding chapter.

Learn more at AFPGlobal.org.

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