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Welcome to the Eastern Pennsylvania Chapter

Founded in 1986, the AFP Eastern Pennsylvania Chapter is a regional professional association whose membership is comprised of persons involved in development, public relations, non-profit management and fundraising consulting.  It is a chapter of the international organization, Association of Fundraising Professionals.  The majority of chapter members represent organizations in Lehigh and Northampton counties.  The Chapter currently has a membership of approximately 150 fundraising professionals.  

Chapter monthly meetings generally occur on the third Friday of each month (unless otherwise noted) and are held at  America On Wheels Museum, 5 North Front Street, Allentown.  Members as well as visitors are invited to attend our monthly meetings. Read more >

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Dec 16 - Lehigh Valley Forum on Fundraising & Philanthropy
SAVE THE DATE - JUNE 15, 2012 ... more >
Dec 16 - 2012 Committee Listing
2012 Committee Listing ... more >
Dec 16 - Eastern PA Chapter Mentor Program
Eastern PA Chapter Mentor Program ... more >
Dec 16 - Chapter News
Chapter News ... more >
Dec 2 - 2012 Eastern PA ~ AFP Board of Directors
2012 Eastern PA ~ AFP Board of Directors ... more >
Jan 26 - How to give to the AFP Foundation for Philanthropy - Canada
The AFP Foundation for Philanthropy - Canada offers a range of convenient giving options. Select the option that's best for you! ... more >
Jan 24 - Making Online Giving Easier and More Fun
(Jan. 24, 2012) When someone clicks on your homepage “donate” button, is making a gift an inspiring journey or a chore? Here are some suggested best practices for engaging supporters online. ... more >
Jan 17 - Overall Giving Returns to Pre-Recession Levels, Study Finds
(Jan. 17, 2012) Total giving for the first 11 months of 2011 is 1.4 percent ahead of the same period in 2007, according to Blackbaud. ... more >
Jan 10 - Key Trends for the Nonprofit Sector in 2012
(Jan. 10, 2012) What trends will have the biggest impact on the nonprofit sector in 2012? According to Convio, it’s the maturation of social media and mobile giving, a greater role for peer-to-peer engagement, and a move toward donors dictating the terms of interactions. ... more >
Jan 4 - Important Announcement - Database Conversion
To convert to a new member database, AFP will soon have to turn off all operations related to our old database, except for foundation contributions, for a period in January, official dates to be determined shortly. ... more >