Association Of Fundraising Professionals

LXCL:Enjoy networking, lunch, and keynote speaker!

AFP Member - Luncheon Only

LXCL:Enjoy the mini-conference, networking, lunch, and keynote speaker! Mini conference includes coffee and light bites.

AFP Member - Mini Conference & Luncheon

Nonmember - Luncheon Only

Nonmember - Mini Conference & Luncheon

Student - Luncheon Only

Student - Mini Conference & Luncheon

Check made out to Association for Fundraising Professionals - West Michigan

Address to send check: 
Deb O’Donnell, Chapter Administrator 
AFP West Michigan
PO Box 6302
Grand Rapids MI 49516-6302

Celebrated across the United States, NPD is a longstanding tradition in our region where we recognize and honor the generosity, leadership, and commitment of those who strengthen our community through philanthropy. KEYNOTE SPEAKER:&nbsp;Tammy Zonker, Founder and President of Fundraising Transformed and host of The Intentional Fundraiser PodcastEMCEE:&nbsp;Shelley Irwin, WGVU - The Shelley Irwin Show GUEST SPEAKER:&nbsp;Art Taylor, AFP National President SCHEDULE8:30am - 11:30am: Mini-Conference (includes light bites and coffee)-Session A: 9:00am - 10:00am-Session B: 10:15am - 11:15am11:30am - 12:00pm: General Networking12:00pm - 1:30pm : Luncheon &amp; Awards MINI CONFERENCE<ul fr-original-style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);" id="isPasted" style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" id="isPasted" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Shannon Dale: Grand Valley State University - Extreme Makeover: Annual Giving Edition</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Andy DeBraber: Kennari Consulting - Unlocking Generosity through Asset-Based &amp; Planned Gifts</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Keith Hopkins: Hopkins Fundraising Consulting - What Donors Really Say When You&#39;re Not in the Room (lessons learned from nearly 10,000 donor interviews over the past 30 years)</li></ul>

Hi <span contenteditable="false" data-custom-variable="{{firstname}}" fr-original-class="fr-deletable styled-tag-chip" fr-original-style="" style="color: rgb(42, 42, 196); overflow-wrap: anywhere; user-select: none; background-color: rgb(248, 248, 255); border: 1px solid rgb(191, 191, 255); border-radius: 4px; margin: 0px; padding: 1px 8px; font-size: 11px; display: inline-block; box-sizing: inherit;">First name, Thank you for registering for the 40th Anniversary Celebration of National Philanthropy Day hosted by the Association of Fundraising Professionals - West Michigan. We&rsquo;re honored to have you join us as we celebrate the generosity, leadership, and commitment of individuals and organizations who strengthen our community through philanthropy. This year&rsquo;s milestone event will be a meaningful opportunity to reflect, connect, and recognize the impact of our collective work. Event DetailsDate: Thursday, November 5, 2026Time:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;-Mini Conference: 8:30 AM &ndash; 1:30 PM (EST)&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;-Luncheon: 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM (EST)Location: Frederik Meijer Gardens &amp; Sculpture Park (1000 E Beltline Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525) SCHEDULE 8:30am - 11:30am: Mini-Conference (includes light bites and coffee)&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;-Session A: 9:00am - 10:00am&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;-Session B: 10:15am - 11:15am11:30am - 12:00pm: General Networking12:00pm - 1:30pm : Luncheon, Keynote, &amp; Awards MINI CONFERENCE<ul fr-original-style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);" id="isPasted" style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Keith Hopkings: Hopkins Fundraising Consulting -&nbsp;What Donors Really Say When You&#39;re Not in the Room (lessons learned from nearly 10,000 donor interviews over the past 30 years)</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Andy Debrbaer: Kennari Consulting -&nbsp;Unlocking Generosity through Asset-Based &amp; Planned Gifts</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Shannon Dale - Grand Valley State University -&nbsp;Extreme Makeover: Annual Giving Edition</li></ul> Additional event details, including program highlights and logistics, will be shared closer to the date. If you have any questions in the meantime, please don&rsquo;t hesitate to reach out NPD Chair, Spencer Haworth at spencer.k.haworth@gmail.com. We look forward to celebrating with you! Warm regards, Association of Fundraising Professionals &ndash; West Michigan <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1787682155/wysiwyg/huzvjspfug5s5lo49lze.png" style="width: 782px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; padding: 0px 1px; user-select: none; max-width: 100%; position: relative; box-sizing: inherit;" fr-original-style="width: 782px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center;" fr-original-class="fr-draggable">

Celebrated across the United States, NPD is a longstanding tradition in our region where we recognize and honor the generosity, leadership, and commitment of those who strengthen our community through philanthropy. KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Tammy Zonker, Founder and President of Fundraising Transformed and host of The Intentional Fundraiser PodcastEMCEE: Shelley Irwin, WGVU - The Shelley Irwin Show GUEST SPEAKER: Art Taylor, AFP National President SCHEDULE8:30am - 11:30am: Mini-Conference (includes light bites and coffee)-Session A: 9:00am - 10:00am-Session B: 10:15am - 11:15am11:30am - 12:00pm: General Networking12:00pm - 1:30pm : Luncheon &amp; Awards MINI CONFERENCE<ul><li>Shannon Dale: Grand Valley State University - Extreme Makeover: Annual Giving Edition</li><li>Andy DeBraber: Kennari Consulting - Unlocking Generosity through Asset-Based &amp; Planned Gifts</li><li>Keith Hopkins: Hopkins Fundraising Consulting - What Donors Really Say When You're Not in the Room (lessons learned from nearly 10,000 donor interviews over the past 30 years)</li></ul>

Association Of Fundraising Professionals

40th Anniversary Celebration of National Philanthropy Day

1000 E Beltline Ave NE

AFP Member - Luncheon Only

$85

AFP Member - Mini Conference & Luncheon

$130

Nonmember - Luncheon Only

$110

Nonmember - Mini Conference & Luncheon

$160

Student - Luncheon Only

$55

Student - Mini Conference & Luncheon

$105