AFP Massachusetts Chapter upcoming events

Sponsor and Supporter Registration (October 01, 2024)

Tue, 01 Oct 2024 04:00:00 GMT

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

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 - SOLD

Wi-Fi Sponsor: $5,000

Exhibitor Table: $1,500

Morning or Afternoon Coffee Break Sponsor: $1,000

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

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

Advance - Stronger Skills. Greater Impact. (October 20, 2026)

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 12:30:00 GMT

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

Emerging Leaders in Fundraising: Finding Your Voice (February 02, 2027)

Tue, 02 Feb 2027 13:30:00 GMT

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.

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

Fundraising Fundamentals (February 23, 2027)

Tue, 23 Feb 2027 13:30:00 GMT

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!

www.afpmass.org | info@afpmass.org

Association of Fundraising Professionals, Massachusetts Chapter

60 Hickory Drive Suite 6100, Waltham, MA 02451 US