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The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) represents some 30,000 members in more than 240 chapters throughout the world, working to advance philanthropy through advocacy, research, education and certification programs. The association fosters development and growth of fundraising professionals and promotes high ethical standards in the fundraising profession. 

For more than 35 years, the South Dakota AFP chapter has been the standard-bearer for professionalism in fundraising. Our members have access to a rich network of people with varied experience and perspectives.

With your AFP membership, you’ll not only experience immediate benefits but also acquire skills, knowledge and insights about fundraising that will serve you for the rest of your career.

AFP Gold Star Chapter 2024

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May program
Building a Mid/Major Gifts Program — Emma DeVos, Innovative NonProfit LLC. In this session, we'll cover the steps required to transition annual supporters into a dynamic pipeline of mid to major gift donors. Discover the art of cultivating relationships that go above one-time contributions, elevating your annual fund into a powerful engine for sustained support. Learn proven techniques to identify, engage, and steward your donors. Attendees will receive handouts to help put their plans into action after the session.
  • Tuesday, May 7 via Zoom
  • 1 p.m. CT  /  noon MT
  • FREE for AFP SD members; $15 for non-members.

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    THIRD THURSDAY NETWORKING - SIOUX FALLS

    Our next networking gathering is set for Thursday, May 16th at 8:30 a.m. We’ll meet at Bagel Boy, 2505 S. Minnesota Ave. Lisa Romkema and Rika Peterson, consultants with Maximizing Excellence, will be our featured guests to speak on The State of Sioux Falls Philanthropy. Maximizing Excellence, LLC studied the future of philanthropy and what will shape the nonprofit sector in Sioux Falls for the next 10 to 15 years. With a growing community comes growing needs and an opportunity to take the lead in planning ahead and being strategic about fundraising. Join us to learn more about philanthropy in our community and connect with other nonprofit leaders to make our sector even stronger. RSVPs to AFP SD's Facebook page are not required but will be appreciated.
    • Thursday, May 16, 8:30 a.m. CT
    • Bagel Boy, 2505 S. Minnesota Ave., Sioux Falls


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