
Holland & Knight, LLP
10 St. James Avenue, Floor 11
Boston, MA 02116
October 20 & 21, 2026
Fundraisers need more than technical expertise. They must cast a clear vision, build trust, influence stakeholders, and channel generosity into meaningful impact. This 1.5-day interactive program is designed for mid-career fundraising professionals ready to enhance their strategic thinking and organizational influence, leading to measurable growth in their roles.
Through practitioner insights, hands-on exercises, and peer learning, participants will feel supported and motivated as they develop the people centered skills essential for effective fundraising: active listening, empathy, emotional intelligence, ethical decision-making, donor strategy, stewardship, innovation, consensus building, and accountability.
Participants will leave with practical tools and a focused action plan to work more effectively, build trust, and turn generosity into meaningful impact.
Topics include:
- Navigating setbacks, encouraging innovation, and solving real-world fundraising challenges through peer learning
- Using active listening, empathy, and emotional intelligence to understand donors and strengthen philanthropic commitment
- Learning from experienced practitioners and building a network of trusted fundraising peers
- Creating a 30-day action plan with clear priorities, measures of success, and peer accountability
Pricing
- AFP MA Member Rate: $495
- Non-Member Rate: $595
- 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: October 12, 2026, 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.
This program is currently pending CFRE credit approval.
Connect with AFP Massachusetts!
www.afpmass.org | info@afpmass.org
Association of Fundraising Professionals, Massachusetts Chapter
60 Hickory Drive Suite 6100, Waltham, MA 02451 US
