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  • Sponsor and Supporter Registration

    • October 01, 2024
    • December 31, 2026
    • Sponsorship with all requisite benefits
    Register


    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 2026 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

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    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 - SOLD

    Wi-Fi Sponsor: $5,000

    Exhibitor Table: $1,500

    Morning or Afternoon Coffee Break Sponsor: $1,000

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    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

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    Advertising Opportunities (April - December)

    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

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  • AFP MA's Massachusetts Gives Awards 2026

    • November 12, 2026
    • 7:30 AM - 10:00 AM
    • University of Massachusetts Club Boston
    • 98 registrants
    Register


    Annual Breakfast and Awards Celebration Honoring
    Massachusetts Philanthropists and Development Professionals

    Hosted by Jonathan Allen, Leadership Brainery

    November 12, 2026

    University of Massachusetts Club
    One Beacon Street, 32nd Floor
    Boston, MA 02108

    The Massachusetts Gives Awards Celebration honors exceptional Massachusetts philanthropists, corporations, foundations, volunteers, and fundraisers each fall around National Philanthropy Day®, with nominations submitted by the community. More than 150 guests gather at this annual AFP Massachusetts breakfast event in Boston to celebrate the impact of philanthropy.

    Congratulations to this year's awardees!

    Leader in Philanthropy: Demond & Kia Martin

    Demond Martin, Co-Founder & CEO, WellWithAll, and Dr. Kia Martin, Educator and Equity Advocate, Demond & Kia Martin Foundation

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    Lifetime Achievement in Fundraising: Lee Pelton, Former CEO & President, The Boston Foundation

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    Outstanding Corporate Philanthropist: The TJX Companies, Inc.

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    Outstanding Philanthropic Foundation: New Commonwealth Racial Equity and Social Justice Fund

    Award to be accepted by Dr. Makeeba McCreary, President, The New Commonwealth Fund

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    NEW AWARD - Outstanding Young Leader in Philanthropy: Connor Schoen, Co-Founder & CEO, Breaktime

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    Outstanding Fundraising Professional: Kelley Tuthill, Ed.D., President & CEO, Catholic Charities Boston

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    Big Heart Service Award: Dave McGillivray, President / Founder / Owner, Dave McGillivray Sports Enterprises, Inc. (DMSE Sports, Inc.) & Dave McGillivray Finish Strong Foundation, Inc.

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      Click here for the list of previous years' honorees.

      Program Schedule

      • 7:30 a.m. Breakfast and Networking
      • 8:05 a.m. Program Starts
      • 9:30 a.m. Program Concludes
      • 9:30 - 10:00 a.m. Networking

      Pricing

      • AFP Massachusetts Member Rate: $40
      • Non-Member Rate: $50
      • Tributes start at $500

      Sponsorship Opportunities & Tribute Gifts

      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: November 5, 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


      Thank you to the 2026 Massachusetts Gives Awards sponsors!

      Gold Sponsor

      CCS Fundraising

      Silver Sponsor

      Schultz & Williams

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      60 Hickory Drive Suite 6100, Waltham, MA 02451 US

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    • Emerging Leaders in Fundraising: Finding Your Voice

      • February 02, 2027
      • 8:30 AM
      • February 03, 2027
      • 4:30 PM
      • University of Massachusetts Club Boston
      • 14 registrants
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      University of Massachusetts Club
      One Beacon Street, 32nd Floor
      Boston, MA 02108

      February 2 & 3, 2027

      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.

      Topics include:

      • Understanding the differences between leadership and management
      • Sharpening communication skills for managing up and down
      • Building awareness of your organization's culture and impact
      • Leveraging the power of persuasion within internal and external networks
      • Becoming less of a tactician and more of a strategist
      • 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.

        Pricing

        • AFP MA Member Rate: $595
        • Non-Member 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: January 26, at 8:00 AM EST.

        Important Information

        • This 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 this program is applicable for 10.75 point(s) 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

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      • Fundraising Fundamentals

        • February 23, 2027
        • 8:30 AM
        • February 24, 2027
        • 4:30 PM
        • University of Massachusetts Club Boston
        • 17 registrants
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        University of Massachusetts Club
        One Beacon Street, 32nd Floor
        Boston, MA 02108

        February 23 & 24, 2027

        AFP MA's Fundraising Fundamentals Course is an introduction to fundraising for those who are new to the field. Career changers and junior professionals turn to Fundamentals to acquire skills necessary for building a successful fundraising program. Development directors and CEOs encourage their staff to attend to give them a well-rounded knowledge of fundraising and development. 

        With more than 10 faculty members dedicating their time to this course, registrants will have direct access to accomplished individuals from a variety of fundraising sectors and backgrounds.

        Topics include:

        • Annual giving strategies
        • Individual giving and donor engagement
        • Major gifts, institutional giving and grant development
        • Ethics in fundraising
        • Leveraging AI in fundraising
        • Marketing and communications for nonprofits
        • Career development for fundraisers

        Pricing

        • AFP MA Member Rate: $395
        • Non-Member Rate: $495
        • Special rates are available for members of other AFP chapters, PGGNE, WID, and sponsors. For more information, please contact info@afpmass.org
        • Scholarships are available. Click here to apply by December 31, 2026

        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 16, 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 this program is applicable for 12.0 point(s) in Category 1.B -Education of the CFRE International application for initial certification and/or recertification.


        Connect with AFP Massachusetts!

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        Association of Fundraising Professionals, Massachusetts Chapter

        60 Hickory Drive Suite 6100, Waltham, MA 02451 US

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