Meetings are open to both AFP members and non-members. Pricing and location will be provided in the meeting announcements.
You must register for each meeting. Click on the particular meeting date below for more information and to register. If you have any questions about these upcoming programs, please connect with our AFP Sierra Chapter President, Angelina Craig via email to afpsierrachapter@gmail.com.
Calendar of Programs in 2025
PROGRAM: Crack the Code on Corporate Sponsorships
Wednesday, January 29 at 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm
(4:30 - 5:00 PM | Networking, 5:00 PM | Program Begins)
The Discovery Museum
490 S Center St, Reno, NV 89501
Member rate $10
Non-member rate $15
Speaker: Sean Farnan, Development Director at SPCA Northern Nevada
Unlock the secrets to building successful corporate partnerships by designing sponsorship packages that resonate with businesses and create mutual value. This session will explore how to leverage the critical relationship between marketing and development to elevate your sponsorship strategy and uncover creative engagement ideas, like round-up programs. Don’t miss this opportunity to kick off the year with fresh ideas!
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COFFEE CHAT: AFP Resources and Getting your Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) Credential
Thursday, February 20 at 9:00 am
Swill
3366 Lakeside Ct, Reno, NV 89509
Learn about AFP resources and the process of obtaining your Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) credential over coffee with peers.
Free event! Please register below to help us get an accurate headcount
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PROGRAM: Unlock the Power of Relationship-Based Fundraising
Wednesday, March 5 at 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm
(4:30 - 5:00 PM | Networking, 5:00 PM | Program Begins)
The Discovery Museum
490 S Center St, Reno, NV 89501
Member rate $10
Non-member rate $15
Speakers:
- Seema Donahoe - Assistant Dean, External Relations and Engagement at the University of Nevada, Reno
- Shari Netzle - Vice President of Donor Relations at the Community Foundation of Northern Nevada
Fundraising is more than raising dollars—it’s building relationships, fostering trust, and creating opportunities for donors to support causes they care about. Gain insights into relationship-based fundraising and how it can strengthen donor engagement.
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COFFEE CHAT: Navigating Grants
Thursday, April 17 at 12:00 pm
Swill
3366 Lakeside Ct, Reno, NV 89509
We’ll discuss strategies for securing and managing grants, emerging trends in funding, and best practices for grant readiness, proposal development, and post-award management. Discover shifts in the funding landscape to maximize grant success.
Free event! Please register below to help us get an accurate headcount
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Friday, May 16
Atlantis Casino Resort Spa
3800 S Virginia St, Reno, NV 89502
Spring Training is a professional development opportunity for fundraising and nonprofit professionals. Bringing together experts and dedicated nonprofit leaders, the event provides invaluable insights, networking opportunities, and cutting-edge strategies to enhance fundraising capabilities.
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COFFEE CHAT: Beyond Spring Training - Turning Insights into Action
Thursday, June 5 at 9:00 am
Swill
3366 Lakeside Ct, Reno, NV 89509
This follow-up chat will give attendees (or those who missed the event) a chance to reflect on what they learned at Spring Training, share how they’re applying it, and ask deeper questions in a relaxed, peer-supported setting.
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VIRTUAL PROGRAM: Activating your Board in Fundraising
Wednesday, July 16 at 12:30 pm
Zoom
Member rate $10
Non-member rate $15
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COFFEE CHAT: Meeting the Nonprofit Business Center
Thursday, August 14 at 12:00 pm
Swill
3366 Lakeside Ct, Reno, NV 89509
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COFFEE CHAT: Getting Ready for the Holidays
Thursday, September 18 at 9:00 am
Swill3366 Lakeside Ct, Reno, NV 89509
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PROGRAM: Fundraising with Integrity - Ethics, Boundaries, and Avoiding Burnout
Wednesday, October 15 at 4:30 – 6:00 pm
(4:30 - 5:00 PM | Networking, 5:00 PM | Program Begins)
The Discovery Museum
490 S Center St, Reno, NV 89501
Member rate $10
Non-member rate $15
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Thursday, November 14 (Pending)
The AFP Sierra Chapter's Annual Cornerstone Awards Luncheon, held in conjunction with National Philanthropy Day, is a prestigious event celebrating philanthropy and community impact in Northern Nevada
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