Attendee FAQs

Q: I can no longer attend on the re-scheduled date - can I send a colleague in my place?

A: Yes, you can have a colleague substitute for you. Please email info@afpmass.org by March 31 with your colleague's name, email address, phone number, and any dietary restrictions so we can fulfill your written request. There will be no substitutions or walk-ins allowed on conference day this year due to COVID-19 policies. All substitution requests must be received in writing by March 31, 2022. 


Q: I am not ready to attend in person. Are there any other options?

A: AFP MA will offer a virtual component to the conference. Select sessions will be livestreamed on the day of the event and all sessions will be available as a recording after the conference (provided the presenter has given us permission). Details about how to access these will be emailed to all conference guests closer to event day. In the meantime, there is no need to tell us whether you are attending in-person or virtually. We will be reaching out with a session interest survey and you can specific it there. AFP has more detailed language about Covid-19 Safety Protocols here.


Q: I have a dietary issue. Will meal options be posted online?

A: There will be gluten-friendly, vegetarian, and vegan options presented at Fundraising Day in Boston's breakfast and lunch buffets. Ingredients are posted online here and will be posted at the point of service. The chef has also been informed of our registrants' allergies and if you are not comfortable with the ingredients you are encouraged to request a special plated meal from any hotel server. The official Chef Cards may be the most effective way to ensure your allergies are communicated accurately to the chef.


Q: What are the parking options?

A: The most convenient garage is the Copley Garage which is comprised of two parking facilities - the Copley Mall Garage and Marriott Self Parking Garage. The Marriott Self Parking tends to fill up quickly but attendees will still have access to the Copley Mall Garage which is also located inside that same complex. As an alternative, across from Back Bay Station is the Dartmouth St. Garage which is a good option to avoid searching for a space in the Copley Garage but there will be a short walk outdoors (30 feet) and the rest of the walk is indoors through the mall.




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