Upcoming Events

The New York City Chapter of AFP holds multiple events for both members and nonmembers throughout the year. Members and guests pay discounted pricing; some events are free for AFP-NYC Chapter members. We are presenting a variety of online events this year, including webinars, discussions, coaching sessions, Town Halls. Need CE credits? We're happy to provide attendance verification, just ask!

Event date: 10/23/2024 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM Export event

Building Your Fundraising Future: Essential Skills to Improve Yourself and Grow Your Organization

Professional Advancement Half Day Symposium

ADDITIONAL SPEAKERS WILL BE ANNOUNCED SOON!

Join us for the 3rd Annual Fundraising Fundamentals Symposium on Wednesday, October 23rd! This half day of workshops will focus on providing early career fundraisers or those new to the field with the tools and skills critical to a successful career in fundraising. Together we will explore Development Operations and Managing Yourself, Transforming Stats into Stories of Impact, Learning Your Leadership Style and How to Network. We promise an afternoon of fun and learning with your fellow fundraisers and ensure you’ll walk away with new knowledge and connections!
Participants can expect to:

  • Gain a better understanding of how to tell your organization’s story by leveraging statistics and data to appeal to a diverse set of donors
  • Discover how your leadership style can support your career goals 
  • Learn strategies to more effectively network and represent your organization in public spaces

LOCATION:
The LGBT Community Center
ROOM 302
208 W. 13th Street
New York, NY 10011

TIME: 
1:00pm - 5:00pm

PRICING:
AFP-NYC Member: $195
Non-member: $250

SPEAKERS:

Kirkley Strand
Chief Advancement Officer, The Door

In her role as The Door’s Chief Advancement Officer, Kirkley works closely with the board of directors and leadership to grow and diversify revenue sources and strengthen and expand partnerships and communications to advance the organization’s mission. Kirkley began her nonprofit career at The Door and University Settlement, and prior to rejoining the organization in 2024, she oversaw development and communications for The New York Foundling and Storefront Academy (formerly The Children’s Storefront), and held various roles with other New York-based education and social service organizations. Kirkley began her career as a fourth-grade teacher in the Bronx. She graduated from Mount Holyoke College and earned a master’s degree in education from Mercy College.

 

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