AFP Central Florida Chapter

🔥 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. 🔥

Join us Wednesday, June 17th for our monthly luncheon, Designing Inclusive Experiences: What Fundraisers Can Learn From Themed Entertainment, presented by Simone Bonnejonne and Nicolle Figueroa Rosado from the Big Break Foundation!

🔗 https://lnkd.in/eCnU693i

In this interactive session, we’ll explore how principles from the themed entertainment industry can transform the way nonprofits approach donor engagement, events, and stewardship. From the moment someone receives an invitation to the lasting impression after an event ends, every touchpoint has the potential to shape whether a donor feels welcomed, valued, and like they truly belong.

Together, we’ll examine how elements like storytelling, accessibility, and audience-centered design can either include or unintentionally exclude donors. Participants will uncover practical ways to make the donor experience more inclusive, impactful, and aligned with their organization’s values.

LAST CALL!

AFP Central Florida is seeking a local artist to design and create the custom awards presented at our 2026 National Philanthropy Day celebration.

🔗 https://www.afpcentralflorida.org/call-for-artists

This is an opportunity to create one‑of‑a‑kind awards honoring Central Florida’s most impactful donors, volunteers, and community leaders, while showcasing your work to a broad philanthropic audience.
Proposals due by June 15, 2026
Please submit your proposal(s) or questions to:
Bill Gusler – NPD Committee [email protected]

Thank you to those who joined in for our first AFP Book Club meeting! We read Unreasonable hospitality, and discussed lessons that can be pulled from the hospitality and restaurant industry that could be implemented in our work in fundraising and the nonprofit sector. Stay tuned for the next one 🔥 💙

June 18 at 2:00 PM: New Member Orientation (Virtual)
Register Now: https://afpglobal.org/events/new-member-orientation-june-2026

Take full advantage of your AFP membership by joining our virtual, live new member orientation. You can expect to learn more about:

- Access to Resources: Enjoy exclusive access to a wealth of resources, including webinars, research reports, and industry publications.
- Professional Development: Take advantage of our extensive professional development programs designed to enhance your skills and knowledge.
- Networking Opportunities: Connect with peers, mentors, and industry leaders through our events, conferences, and online forums.
- Advocacy and Support: Benefit from AFP’s advocacy efforts that work to advance the fundraising profession and support ethical standards.

Part Webinar, Part Networking! You can also expect virtual breakout sessions to get to know new and seasoned AFP members in a relaxed environment dedicated to fostering connections.

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Final Reminder!

DEADLINE EXTENDED! Nominations for AFP Central Florida’s 2026 National Philanthropy Day Celebration are open through June 8th!

🔗 https://lnkd.in/efk92qKH

Established in 1986 by President Ronald Reagan, National Philanthropy Day (NPD) is celebrated in communities across the country to publicly recognize the impact of charitable giving and the people who make it possible. In 2026, National Philanthropy Day proudly marks its 40th anniversary, celebrating four decades of generosity and community impact. Each year the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) Central Florida Chapter honors donors, volunteers, fundraisers, nonprofit leaders, professionals, organizations and community partners whose gifts of time, expertise and resources contribute significantly to improving the quality of life while strengthening our community through their generosity.

🔥AFP Grant Affinity Group Virtual Meeting🔥
Wednesday, June 10 · 9:00 – 10:00am
Time zone: America/New_York
Google Meet joining info
Video call link:https://meet.google.com/aen-jysz-nay

If you have any topics or questions you would like to discuss with the group, feel free to email them to [email protected] in advance.

Join us Wednesday, June 17th for our monthly luncheon, Designing Inclusive Experiences: What Fundraisers Can Learn From Themed Entertainment, presented by Simone Bonnejonne and Nicolle Figueroa Rosado from the Big Break Foundation!

🔗 https://lnkd.in/eCnU693i

In this interactive session, we’ll explore how principles from the themed entertainment industry can transform the way nonprofits approach donor engagement, events, and stewardship. From the moment someone receives an invitation to the lasting impression after an event ends, every touchpoint has the potential to shape whether a donor feels welcomed, valued, and like they truly belong.

Together, we’ll examine how elements like storytelling, accessibility, and audience-centered design can either include or unintentionally exclude donors. Participants will uncover practical ways to make the donor experience more inclusive, impactful, and aligned with their organization’s values.

Thank you Scott Robertson for your May presentation on Storytelling! This presentation explored the benefits of great storytelling, the impact on donors and the importance of building a culture of storytelling at organizations 💙

🔥AFP CFL Social 🔥

Join us to connect and unwind with light bites, sangria, and great conversation! 🔗 https://secure.qgiv.com/for/afcenf/event/afpsocial-greatsouthernboxcompanycopy/

Santiago's Bodega Orlando
Thursday, June 4, 2026
802 Virginia Dr
Orlando, FL 32803

5:30-7:00pm

Parking: behind the restaurant or on the street