AFP Texas Plains Chapter

📣 Looking for your next opportunity in fundraising? Two local nonprofits are hiring!

Ceta Canyon is seeking a Development & Communications Associate, and Amarillo Children's Home is hiring a Development Director!

If you're passionate about making a difference through philanthropy, these could be a great fit! Visit the AFP Texas Plains Chapter website for descriptions and application information!

https://community.afpglobal.org/afptxtexasplainschapter/careerresources/center

Looking for your next opportunity in nonprofit fundraising?

Discovery Center Collective is hiring! They're seeking a full-time Development Manager to help build donor relationships, support fundraising initiatives, and advance their mission.

If you're passionate about making a difference and growing your career in development, be sure to check out the job posting and apply today!
Don Harrington Discovery Center

https://community.afpglobal.org/afptxtexasplainschapter/careerresources/center

DON'T FORGET - Our summer social is tomorrow afternoon! Join us for light bites, drinks, and a presentation over the history of the Mary E. Bivins Foundation! Looking forward to a great time!

The Bridge - Children's Advocacy Center is hiring a full-time Development Associate to help cultivate donor relationships, support fundraising efforts, and advance the organization's mission.

If you're passionate about fundraising and making a difference in our community, this could be a great fit. Visit the link below to see the job posting and application information!

https://community.afpglobal.org/afptxtexasplainschapter/careerresources/center

☀️ Summer is better together! Join us next Thursday for our AFP Summer Social as we connect with fellow members, enjoy great conversation, and learn about the history of the Mary E. Bivins Foundation. We hope to see you there!

JOB OPPORTUNITY! Know someone looking for their next fundraising role? Amarillo Children's Home is hiring a Development Director! We're happy to share this opportunity with our AFP Texas Plains Chapter community. Learn more about the opportunity at the link below! ⬇️

https://community.afpglobal.org/afptxtexasplainschapter/careerresources/center

The wait is over—we are thrilled to announce the 2026 National Philanthropy Day Honorees!

Each year, National Philanthropy Day gives us the opportunity to celebrate the extraordinary individuals and organizations whose generosity, leadership, and dedication to serving others make the Panhandle a better place. This year’s honorees truly embody the spirit of philanthropy, and we cannot wait to recognize their meaningful impact.

Join AFP Texas Plains Chapter as we celebrate these outstanding honorees at our 2026 National Philanthropy Day Luncheon on November 19th!

Tickets, tables, and sponsorship opportunities are now available. Gather your team, invite your friends, and be part of an inspiring afternoon celebrating the people and organizations who make a difference across the Texas Panhandle.

Reserve your tickets, table, or sponsorship through the link below. Congratulations to our incredible 2026 honorees!

https://community.afpglobal.org/afptxtexasplainschapter/events/npd?mc_cid=b382e90036&mc_eid=UNIQID

✨ Member Spotlight ✨
This week we're shining the spotlight on one of our incredible AFP Texas Plains Chapter members, Luke Oliver! We're grateful for the passion, leadership, and commitment Luke brings to our philanthropic community. Join us in getting to know Luke a little better and celebrating the impact he makes!

What an incredible day last Tuesday at the Empowering Through Education Conference 2026!

Thank you to everyone who joined us for a day filled with learning, collaboration, and connection. We are especially grateful to our conference chairs, Lisa Lloyd and Kasey Long, as well as our board members, volunteers, presenters, and sponsors whose dedication and support made this event possible.

To our attendees, thank you for bringing your enthusiasm, ideas, and passion for our profession. The conversations, shared experiences, and new connections made throughout the day are what make this conference so impactful.

We are proud of the strong fundraising community we continue to build together and look forward to seeing the impact spread throughout the Panhandle. Thank you for making this year's conference a tremendous success!

Wonderful start to today’s Empowering through Education conference! Our keynote speaker, Ashby Dawson shared an incredible presentation.