AFP Cincinnati

AI & Ethics in the Nonprofit World: Innovation with Intention

Artificial intelligence is quickly becoming a powerful tool for nonprofits, helping teams save time, strengthen communications, analyze data, and tell their stories in new ways. But with great potential comes important questions around ethics, privacy, bias, transparency, donor trust, and the human responsibility behind the technology. This N&K session will explore how nonprofits can thoughtfully embrace AI while keeping their mission, values, relationships, and the people they serve at the center of every decision.

Date:
Wednesday, October 7, 2026

Time:
8:30am – 9:00am – Doors open/Networking
9:00am – 10:30am – Program

Location:
United Way of Greater Cincinnati
2400 Reading Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45202

Cost:
AFP Members – $10
Non-Members – $49

Link to register: https://www.afpcincinnati.org/event/261007nk/

Fundamentals of Fundraising – Fall
Tuesday, October 27 @8:30 am - Thursday, October 29 @4:30 pm
Register

The FALL session of AFP’s Fundamentals of Fundraising course is now open for enrollment.

The course consists of seven modules that have been designed by experienced fundraising professionals to meet the real-world needs and challenges non-profit organizations meet every day.

Module 1: Overview of Fundraising
Module 2: Developing an Integrated Fundraising Program
Module 3: Marketing for Ongoing Success
Module 4: Building and Sustaining Relationships
Module 5: Securing the Gift
Module 6: Volunteers – Partners in Fundraising
Module 7: Management & Accountability

The course offers a complete overview of the development function, featuring the most current information and techniques. This intensive program will provide an overview of skills, techniques, and program components for individuals with 0-4 years of fundraising experience or a great “back to the basics” for veteran fundraisers.

Location:
Alloy Development Co.
1776 Mentor Avenue, Room 129
Cincinnati, OH 45212
However, please use 1775 Mentor Avenue in GPS.

Dates & Times:
Session 1 – Tuesday, October 27, 2026 from 8:30 am – 2:30 pm
Modules 1 & 2
Session 2 – Wednesday, October 28, 2026 from 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Modules 3, 4 & 5
Session 3 – Thursday, October 29, 2026 from 10:30 am – 4:30 pm (NOTE time change)
Modules 6 & 7

Cost:
Early Bird Rate:
$435 AFP Members
$545 Non Members

Registration after October 9, 2026:
$485 AFP Members
$595 Non Members
Link to register: https://lnkd.in/e48vy8K3

AFP Cincinnati is incredibly thankful to the Presenting Sponsor of our upcoming National Philanthropy Day event, Fifth Third Foundation. The Foundation has been a long time supporter of the work that AFP does to bring fundraising professionals together in Greater Cincinnati and has been so gracious to support us again this year.
The Foundation Office at , National Association, serves as trustee, co-trustee or agent for more than 300 private and corporate foundations that grant millions of dollars annually to worthy charities across the United States. For more than a century, Fifth Third Bank has managed private foundations, empowering individuals, families and institutions to realize their visions and leave a legacy for the greater good. The Foundation Office at Fifth Third Bank is committed to healthy, strong and vibrant communities. The foundations support a variety of causes, from education to the arts and from basic-needs organizations like shelters and counseling centers to environmental projects and animal rescue.
The Fifth Third Foundation’s dedication to ethical philanthropy and community impact is truly exemplary, and we are incredibly grateful for their ongoing partnership.

You're Invited! Join AFP Cincinnati for this year's National Philanthropy Day celebration on Thursday, November 19 from 6-8pm. This year we will be hosting an evening reception style event, rather than a luncheon, to provide a better chance for the fundraising community to connect and network during the event. Ready to join us? Early Bird tickets are on sale now! Get them before the price increases on Oct. 16. https://secure.qgiv.com/for/npreg/event/2026nationalphilanthropyday/

Calling ALL AFP Greater Cincinnati Chapter Members to a

VIRTUAL orientation on Thursday, October 15, 2026 from 9am – 10am.

Please join us to meet Chapter Leadership and learn all that your membership has to offer: professional development as well as a vast array of networking and educational opportunities. Our goal is to enable you to reap the most benefits from your membership and from the many resources available within the Cincinnati Chapter of development professionals.

Date: Thursday, October 15, 2026
Time: 9am – 10am
Location: Virtual
Cost: FREE

For questions or additional information please contact the AFP admin team at [email protected]

Link to register: https://www.afpcincinnati.org/event/261015member-orientation

Join fellow AFP members and Greater Cincinnati Planned Giving Council to network in a casual setting. We encourage you to bring a colleague or a prospective new member and join us at Oakley Greens!

Location:
Oakley Greens
3065 Vandercar Way,
Cincinnati, OH 45209

There is free parking in the open lot next to their building, or garage parking if that is preferred.

Date & Time:
Tuesday, September 29, 2026 from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Cost:
Members are FREE
Non-Members $25

First drink is free(up to $10)
Link to register: https://www.afpcincinnati.org/event/260929mg/

Fundamentals of Fundraising – Fall
Tuesday, October 27 @8:30 am - Thursday, October 29 @4:30 pm
Register


The FALL session of AFP’s Fundamentals of Fundraising course is now open for enrollment.

The course consists of seven modules that have been designed by experienced fundraising professionals to meet the real-world needs and challenges non-profit organizations meet every day.
Module 1: Overview of Fundraising
Module 2: Developing an Integrated Fundraising Program
Module 3: Marketing for Ongoing Success
Module 4: Building and Sustaining Relationships
Module 5: Securing the Gift
Module 6: Volunteers – Partners in Fundraising
Module 7: Management & Accountability
The course offers a complete overview of the development function, featuring the most current information and techniques. This intensive program will provide an overview of skills, techniques, and program components for individuals with 0-4 years of fundraising experience or a great “back to the basics” for veteran fundraisers.


Location:

Alloy Development Co.
1776 Mentor Avenue, Room 129
Cincinnati, OH 45212

However, please use 1775 Mentor Avenue in GPS.



Dates & Times:

Session 1 – Tuesday, October 27, 2026 from 8:30 am – 2:30 pm

Modules 1 & 2
Session 2 – Wednesday, October 28, 2026 from 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

Modules 3, 4 & 5
Session 3 – Thursday, October 29, 2026 from 10:30 am – 4:30 pm (NOTE time change)

Modules 6 & 7


Cost:

Early Bird Rate:
$435 AFP Members
$545 Non Members

Registration after October 9, 2026:
$485 AFP Members
$595 Non Members
Link to register: https://www.afpcincinnati.org/event/2026fof-fall/

Fundraising Fuel: Lessons from ICON

AFP Global’s Allison Sedwick will be joining us virtually at this meeting to share many of the benefits designed to enhance your career and drive fundraising impact!

Then, we will have an engaging discussion as AFP members who attended AFP ICON 2026 share the conference’s biggest takeaways, emerging fundraising trends, innovative ideas, and practical strategies. Whether you attended ICON or not, you’ll leave with fresh insights, actionable tools, and new perspectives to strengthen your fundraising efforts and advance your professional development.

Date:
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
Time:
8:30am – 9:00am – Doors open/Networking
9:00am – 10:30am – Program

Location:
CityLink
800 Bank St
Cincinnati, OH 45214

Cost:
AFP Members – $10
Non-Members – $49

Link to register: https://www.afpcincinnati.org/event/260902nk/

The CFRE Refresher Course will prepare you for the exam by…

Reviewing the domains and key concepts

Identifying gaps in your knowledge or skills to focus on

Discussing case studies with other professional fundraisers

Sharing test taking strategies and study tips

Building your confidence prior to the exam

AFP’s CFRE Refresher Course offers development professionals an opportunity to review the main components of a complete fundraising program. It is an intensive program intended to provide an overview, organized around the domains of the Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE) exam, rather than on specific fundraising strategies.

Date:
Thursday, August 27, 2026

Time:
8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Location:
Greater Cincinnati Foundation (Inside the Sawyer Point Building)
720 E. Pete Rose Way, Suite 120
Cincinnati, OH 45202

Cost:
Early Bird Rate:
Members – $419
Non-Members $529

Registration after August 11th:
Members – $469
Non-Members $579

Link to register: https://www.afpcincinnati.org/event/260827cfre-refresher/

Ready to take on a leadership role within AFP Cincinnati? Applications for board members are now open! Learn more about the available positions and apply today!
https://www.afpcincinnati.org/afp-board-member-application/