We’re Back!! We’re Back!! Chapter Leadership Brief 5.6.2022 By Michele Hall-Duncan, AFP-NYC Secretary President & CEO, Encourage Kids Foundation On Wednesday, we will have our first in-person gala in two years. Fundraising events have been our bread and butter, therefore losing this particular revenue stream was devastating to our organization. Our staff was reduced by 60 percent and we had to reconfigure how we delivered our mission as well. When we passed the one-million dollar mark last week, our skeleton crew celebrated via Zoom and could not believe that we had hit our goal.
Inspired By Inspired By Chapter Leadership Brief 4.22.2022 By Jill Scibilia, CFRE, AFP-NYC President, Vice President, Development Phelps Hospital, Northwell Health Take a moment and think about what inspires you. While this may change on any given day, for me, it is nearly always about “who” inspires me rather than “what.” People are my largest source of inspiration. Some days I am inspired by a loved one; other days I am inspired by a donor or a colleague. I have a bulletin board in my office that includes photos of people from all of these categories who inspire me.
Let’s Get Together Let’s Get Together Chapter Leadership Brief 4.8.2022 Let’s get together By Craig Shelley, CFRE, President-elect, AFP-NYC Chapter; Managing Director, Orr Group I’m not sure if we’re in a lull between pandemic waves, onto some next phase of normalcy or are finally into the “new normal” we’ve all heard so much about. Whatever this is, I know I’ve found the recent abundant opportunities I’ve had to see people in-person to be energizing. Among other things it’s helped to remind me of the great potential and benefit our AFP chapter brings. We have so many opportunities for fundraisers to come together and now that we can do so live and in-person, I’d really encourage you to take advantage.
Checking In On The AFP-NYC Mentorship Program Checking In On The AFP-NYC Mentorship Program Chapter Leadership Brief 3.25.2022 By Juliana M. Weissbein, CFRE, AFP-NYC Board Member and Mentorship Chair, AFP Global Board Member, Associate Director, Development Operations, Planned Parenthood Federation of America Hello to my fellow AFP-NYC chapter members! When I was asked by our chapter to draft a Leadership Brief to our members, I knew that I had to sing the praises of our 2021 Mentorship Cohort. After a year of behind-the-scenes work, the AFP-NYC mentorship program launched with a stellar group of participants in January 2021. It was a pleasure to facilitate the growth of our cohort through establishing connections that strengthen our sector by educating development professionals and nonprofit leaders in best practices in fundraising and applying the high standards of the AFP Code of Ethics.
Because It’s What We Do Because It’s What We Do Chapter Leadership Brief 3.11.2022 By Steve Jacobson, AFP-NYC Immediate Past President and CEO, JCA, Inc. The images on TV of a war-torn Ukraine are gut wrenching. The devastation to beautiful European cities is sickening. Over two million innocent civilians—mostly women, children and the elderly—have fled their homeland to (hopefully) relative safety in neighboring countries. Many others have tried to do so, but have been killed or wounded trying to flee. Thousands of those who have stayed have met the same fate. It’s a horrific situation that makes us realize just how much evil there is, despite our naïve beliefs that this could never happen again in our civilized world.
Celebrate Black History Month! The Health of your Fundraising Platform May Depend On It... Celebrate Black History Month! The Health of your Fundraising Platform May Depend On It... Chapter Leadership Brief 2.25.2022 By Crystal Fields-Sam, AFP-NYC IDEA Committee Chair "Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing their central role in U.S. history. Also known as African American History Month…" "'The Black History Month 2022 theme, 'Black Health and Wellness,' explores 'the legacy of not only Black scholars and medical practitioners in Western medicine, but also other ways of knowing (e.g., birthworkers, doulas, midwives, naturopaths, herbalists, etc.) throughout the African Diaspora. The 2022 theme considers activities, rituals and initiatives that Black communities have done to be well."" (History.com)
Learn, Grow and Connect! Learn, Grow and Connect! Chapter Leadership Brief 2.11.2022 By Jennifer Moore, AFP-NYC Treasurer Vice President of Developement, DoSomething.org Greeting AFP NYC Friends, According to Forbes, 80% of people admit that they abandon their new year’s resolutions by February. Whether or not you are in that group, AFP-NYC is here to support you in your personal and professional journey as a fundraiser. The Chapter offers a myriad of opportunities for you to learn about current trends and best practices, grow as a professional and connect with colleagues in the field.
Renew Your Commitment to AFP! Renew Your Commitment to AFP! Chapter Leadership Brief 1.28.2022 By Michele Hall-Duncan, AFP-NYC Secretary President & CEO, Encourage Kids Foundation Greetings AFP members and friends! Our Annual Meeting was quite the success. I truly enjoyed hearing the inspirational words of Kat Rosqueta this morning. Congratulations to Dianne Armstrong for being honored with this year’s Ralph E. Chamberlain award. It was also great to hear AFP President and CEO Mike Geiger deliver an inspiring state of the industry address.
New Year’s Resolutions New Year’s Resolutions Chapter Leadership Brief 1.15.2022 By Craig Shelley, CFRE, AFP-NYC President-elect Managing Director, Orr Group This is the year I finally give up and won’t make a resolution to lose weight. Who am I kidding? I like cookies. I like beer. I don’t feel like buying smaller pants anyway. That said, I will fall into the trap and try to commit to some more realistic resolutions. I figured I’d share them here and maybe the extra, public accountability will help?
“Six Month Countdown to Fundraising Day in New York” “Six Month Countdown to Fundraising Day in New York” Chapter Leadership Brief 12.17.2021 By Jill Scibilia, CFRE, AFP-NYC President-Elect Vice President, Development, Phelps Hospital, Northwell Health I miss seeing people. In fact, it is what I have missed the most since the onset of the pandemic. There is something about being with others that energizes and nurtures me. (And yes, I am one of those strange people who loves crowds).