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    • 01 Oct 2024
    • 31 Dec 2025
    • Sponsorship with all requisite benefits
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    Support AFP Massachusetts



    Become a Sponsor or Supporter

    With more than 7,000 newsletter email contacts and 1,200 program participants annually, AFP Massachusetts connects thousands of nonprofit professionals through evidence-based educational programs, community-building events, fellowships, networking, and more. Sponsorship funding is the driving financial force behind our ability to equip fundraisers with the skills and resources they need. Your commitment strengthens our capacity to serve as a nexus where fundraisers of all backgrounds, abilities, career levels, and sectors can thrive, collaborate, grow, and lead.

    Opportunities to support AFP Massachusetts include premier sponsorships — our most prominent, engagement lasting 12 months — and à la carte opportunities, which may be purchased individually or combined with other support to build the optimal experience for your organization.

    To read about opportunities and benefits, please check our 2025 Prospectus


    Register Your Support

    1. Click the “register” button (at left)

    2. Enter your contact information to access the registration form

    3. Select any Add-On or À La Carte Sponsorships you may wish to purchase

    4. Complete and submit the registration form

    Premier Sponsorships

    Chapter Sponsor: $10,000

    Patron: $7,500

    Benefactor: $5,000

    Friend: $3,000

    Learn more

    Fundraising Day in Boston Sponsorships

    Fundraising Day in Boston is one of the largest annual fundraising conferences in New England with over 600 attendees from the field of development. This is a full day experience featuring more than 30 sessions plus keynotes and networking opportunities.

    Keynote Sponsor: $7,500

    Networking Happy Hour Sponsor: $2,500

    Exhibitor Table: $1,500

    Career Table Sponsor: $1,500

    Morning or Afternoon Coffee Break Sponsor: $500

    Conference Program Ad (1/2 Page): $1,000

    Conference Program Ad (1/4 Page): $500

    Learn more

    Massachusetts Gives Awards Sponsorships

    AFP MA's Massachusetts Gives Awards Celebration is an annual event that honors Massachusetts philanthropists and development professionals and celebrates the impact of philanthropy in our community. 

    Presenting Sponsor: $5,000

    Gold Sponsor (Table of 10): $2,500

    Silver Sponsor (Half Table): $1,500

    Community Tribute: $1,000

    Honor Tribute: $500

    Learn more

    Program and Event Support

    AFP Massachusetts offers a wide variety of educational and networking programs throughout the year. See full Event Calendar.

    IDEA Fellowship Sponsor: $7,500

    Fundraising Fundamentals Sponsor: $3,000

    Emerging Leaders in Fundraising Sponsor: $3,000

    Meet the Funders Sponsor: $2,500

    Member Social Event Sponsor: $1,500

    Learn more

    Advertising Opportunities (May 1 - December 31)

    Email Newsletter Advertisement: $1,000

    Web Banner: $500

    Learn more

    Contact Us

    For registration assistance or general questions, please contact info@afpmass.org or (781) 894-3140

    For additional sponsorship inquiries, please contact Allison Mitchell, Vice President of Sponsorship, at sponsorship@afpmass.org


    Email: info@afpmass.org || Ph: (781) 894-3140

    • 27 Jan 2026
    • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • A webinar link will be emailed to each guest
    • 25
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    Presented by Shaïnah Faustin Laforest
    Fundraising & Engagement Strategist, Innovative Solving

    Transform your grant writing with an equity-centered, asset-based approach that highlights strengths over deficits. In this engaging session, you'll learn how to craft narratives that elevate community assets, address systemic barriers with sustainable solutions, and integrate inclusive, culturally responsive language. Walk away with practical tools to create compelling proposals that resonate with funders and drive lasting impact.

    Session Highlights

    • Learn to craft grant proposals that emphasize organizational and community strengths to support equity-focused fundraising

    • Explore how inclusive language and culturally responsive practices can enhance fundraising communications beyond grant writing

    • Discover strategies to align funding requests with equitable opportunities that support sustainable, community-centered impact

    Key Takeaways

    • Grant proposals that highlight organizational and community strengths are key to a more equity-focused fundraising strategy
    • How to implement the techniques used to integrate inclusive language and culturally responsive practices into grant narratives across various aspects of fundraising
    • Strategies for aligning grant applications with equitable funding opportunities to drive sustainable, cohesive and community-centered impact and systems-change

    Meet the Speaker

    Shaïnah Faustin Laforest is the Founder and Lead Fundraising & Engagement Strategist at Innovative Solving, where she partners with mission-forward organizations to reach their fundraising goals with an equity and asset-based focus. A recipient of the Association of Fundraising Professionals Fellowship, Shaïnah specializes in strategic grant processes, impactful engagement, and culturally responsive fundraising. Her early career in Education ignited her passion the social sector and continues to drive her approach to fundraising. Skilled in multiple languages—Spanish, French, Haitian Creole, and Swahili—she brings a fresh, equity-centered perspective to her work.

    Pricing

    • AFP MA Member Rate: $39
    • Non-Member Rate: $49
    • Special rates are available for members of other AFP chapters, PGGNE, WID, and sponsors. For more information, please contact info@afpmass.org

      Registration Instructions

      • To register, click the REGISTER button on the left.
      • To access member rates, please log into your account using the email associated with your membership record before registering
      • Registration deadline: January 26, at 9:00 AM EST

      Important Information:

      • Session will not be recorded
      • Refunds must be requested no later than 24 hours before the program start time
      • To avoid spam issues, please add AFP MA to your Safe Senders list and/or create a contact for (info@afpmass.orgin your email system 



      Full participation in Grant Writing with an Equity and Asset-Based Lens is applicable for 1.0 points in Category 1.B -Education of the CFRE International application for initial certification and/or recertification.


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      Association of Fundraising Professionals, Massachusetts Chapter

      60 Hickory Drive Suite 6100, Waltham, MA 02451 US

      • 29 Jan 2026
      • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
      • A webinar link will be emailed to each guest
      • 60
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      Presented by Tom Ahern, Ahern Donor Communications

      A new year brings new opportunities to engage your donors. Join renown copywriter Tom Ahern to learn the top 5 things you need to know about donor communications to raise more money for your organization. 

        Meet the Speaker

        In 2016, the New York Times called Tom Ahern "one of America’s most sought-after creators of fund-raising messages." In 2021, UK guru Richard Radcliffe, added: "Tom Ahern is possibly the greatest non-profit copywriter on the planet." 

        Tom consults with charities tiny and large ... from a bustling orphanage in Tijuana, Mexico ... to a children's hospital at one of the world's great universities (Stanford) ... to brand-name international charities like Save the Children ... to the amazing Indigenous-led Tomaquag Museum, now about to grow again. He has authored a half-dozen popular how-to books on donor communications and speaks internationally. He specializes in applying the discoveries of psychology and neuroscience to the day-to-day business of attracting and retaining donors.

        Pricing

        • AFP MA Member Rate: $25
        • Non-Member Rate: $35
        • Special rates are available for members of other AFP chapters, PGGNE, WID, and sponsors. For more information, please contact info@afpmass.org

          Registration Instructions

          • To register, click the REGISTER button on the left.
          • To access member rates, please log into your account using the email associated with your membership record before registering
          • Registration deadline: January 29, at 9:00 AM EST

          Important Information:

          • Session will not be recorded
          • Refunds must be requested no later than 24 hours before the program start time
          • To avoid spam issues, please add AFP MA to your Safe Senders list and/or create a contact for (info@afpmass.orgin your email system 


          Full participation in Top 5 Things You Need to Know About Donor Communications in 2026 is applicable for 1.0 points in Category 1.B -Education of the CFRE International application for initial certification and/or recertification.



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          Association of Fundraising Professionals, Massachusetts Chapter

          60 Hickory Drive Suite 6100, Waltham, MA 02451 US

          • 09 Feb 2026
          • 8:30 AM
          • 10 Feb 2026
          • 4:30 PM
          • University of Massachusetts Club Boston
          • 33
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          University of Massachusetts Club
          One Beacon Street, 32nd Floor
          Boston, MA 02108

          Nonprofits today face complex leadership challenges, from evolving workplace dynamics and retiring senior staff to financial pressures and changing donor behavior. To succeed, organizations need strong, visionary leadership at all levels.

          This course is designed for fundraising professionals with 4+ years of experience who aim to step into leadership roles. Participants will learn how to project executive presence, navigate organizational structures, build trust, expand networks, and think strategically — skills essential for guiding their organizations to success.

          Taught by experienced leaders from the AFP Massachusetts community, this two-day, in-person program will equip you with the tools to elevate your career and your organization’s impact.

          Key topics include:

          • Understanding the differences between leadership and management
          • Sharpening communication skills for managing up and down
          • Building awareness of the organization’s culture and impact
          • Leveraging the power of persuasion within internal and external networks
          • Becoming more of a strategist and less of a tactician
          • Recruiting and empowering diverse teams
          • Nurturing your team to be high-performing, and effective

            The format of the program includes presentations, readings, group exercises, and guest appearances.

            Click here for the previous Course Schedule.

            Pricing

            • AFP MA Member Early Bird Rate: $495 (through December 31, 2025)
            • AFP MA Member Rate: $595
            • Non-Member Early Bird Rate: $595 (through December 31, 2025)
            • Non-Member Regular Rate: $695
            • Special rates are available for members of other AFP chapters, PGGNE, WID, and sponsors. For more information, please contact info@afpmass.org

            Registration Instructions

            • To register, click the REGISTER button on the left
            • To access member rates, please log into your account using the email associated with your membership record before registering
            • Registration deadline: February 2, at 8:00 AM EST

            Important Information

            • The venue requires a valid ID at the building security check-in. Thank you in advance for following this protocol
            • Please indicate any dietary restrictions when you register
            • Refunds must be requested no later than one week before the program start time due to our commitments to the venue

            Sponsorship
            Event sponsorship opportunities, including complimentary registrations, are now available! For more details, reach out to sponsorship@afpmass.org.



            Full participation in Emerging Leaders in Fundraising: Finding Your Voice is applicable for 10.75 points in Category 1.B -Education of the CFRE International application for initial certification and/or recertification.



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            Association of Fundraising Professionals, Massachusetts Chapter

            60 Hickory Drive Suite 6100, Waltham, MA 02451 US

            • 30 Mar 2026
            • 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
            • Boston Marriott Copley Place, 110 Huntington Ave., Boston, MA 02116
            • 599
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            AFP Massachusetts Chapter's 41st Annual Conference

            March 30, 2026

            8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

            Boston Marriott Copley Place
            110 Huntington Avenue

            Boston, MA 02116

            Fundraising Day in Boston is one of the largest annual fundraising conferences in New England, bringing together over 600 professionals in the field of development. This full-day experience offers more than 30 sessions, special keynote speakers, and networking opportunities.

            Pricing (Early-Bird Rates Available Until November 30, 2025)

            • AFP MA Chapter Member: $315
            • PGGNE/WID/AFP Members: $315
            • Small Shop Professional (budget of <$1mln), Member: $275
            • Non-member: $415
            • Small Shop Professional (budget of <$1mln), Non-member: $375
            • Non-member Emerging Professional (30 y.o. and younger): $365*
            • Special rates for sponsors and groups of 10+ are available. Contact info@afpmass.org for more information.

            *Contact info@afpmass.org for a discount code.


            The Christopher J. Marrion Conference Scholarship
             

            This scholarship provides a full registration to Fundraising Day in Boston for first-time applicants who work with small New England nonprofits or as consultants serving them. Applications are due by February 1. Click here to apply.


            Conference Session Proposals

            We welcome session proposals. Please see the Request for Proposal guidelines for topics, formats, and requirements. To submit a proposal, click here. Submissions are due by December 31, 2025.

            Registration Instructions

            • To register, click the REGISTER button on the left
            • To access member rates, please log into your account using the email associated with your membership record before registering
            • Registration deadline: March 23, 2026, at 8:00 AM EST
            • Walk-in registrations will be available at the $500 (Member) and $550 (Non-member) rates.


            Important Information:

            • Please indicate any dietary restrictions when you register
            • Refunds must be requested no later than March 23, 2026 due to our commitments to the venue


            Sponsorship

            Sponsorship opportunities are available. For questions, please contact sponsorship@afpmass.org.


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