AFP Colorado Chapter

AFP Colorado Chapter Advancing philanthropy by enabling people and organizations to practice effective and ethical fundrai

Advancing philanthropy by enabling people and organizations to practice effective and ethical fundraising.

Join us at our next coffee chat on Tuesday, September 8 for a presentation called "Beyond the Usual Suspects: Exploring ...
09/04/2026

Join us at our next coffee chat on Tuesday, September 8 for a presentation called "Beyond the Usual Suspects: Exploring Gifts of Non-Cash Assets."

Anyone with fundraising duties in their job description is welcome to attend. Coffee Chats are free to everyone and there is no need to register. We hope to see you there!

We are excited to officially announce our Honorees for the 2026 National Philanthropy Day! Our community group met on Au...
09/03/2026

We are excited to officially announce our Honorees for the 2026 National Philanthropy Day! Our community group met on August 12th and selected winners in 12 categories for this year’s NPD in Colorado. These honorees were narrowed down from an amazing group of 49 nominations. We cannot wait to honor these amazing people and hope you will be there with us as well. Tickets will go on sale soon.

A huge thank you to our amazing Selection Committee who deliberated to determine these amazing honorees. We are excited to celebrate together on November 5 and know that the future of philanthropy is bright here in Colorado!

Join us for our next Brews and Books on Tuesday, September 15 at Lady Justice Brewing. We will be talking about our book...
09/02/2026

Join us for our next Brews and Books on Tuesday, September 15 at Lady Justice Brewing. We will be talking about our book for the quarter, Talk: the Science of Conversation and the Art of Being Ourselves, by Alison Wood Brooks.

Come for a b**r, kombucha, soda or Capri Sun and conversation. Whether you've finished the book, made it halfway, or are just picking it up, we'd love to have you join!

Lady Justice Brewing
3242 S Acoma Street
Englewood CO 80110

Tuesday, September, 15, 2026
5:00pm - 7:00pm

Cost: $10.00 (includes first drink)

REGISTER HERE: https://bit.ly/4gVRHmr

This week is the last week to confirm your sponsorship for the 2026 Rocky Mountain Philanthropy Institute! Contact DeAnn...
09/01/2026

This week is the last week to confirm your sponsorship for the 2026 Rocky Mountain Philanthropy Institute! Contact DeAnn Acosta at [email protected] for more information!

What does it look like to build fundraising practices that center dignity, equity, and trust?At RMPI 2026, Chanda Hinton...
09/01/2026

What does it look like to build fundraising practices that center dignity, equity, and trust?

At RMPI 2026, Chanda Hinton will lead “Beyond Inspiration: Disability-Conscious Fundraising That Builds Trust, Equity, and Results,” an interactive session exploring how fundraising narratives can either challenge or reinforce harmful stereotypes about disability.

Through hands-on activities including messaging critiques, appeal rewrites, and accessibility audits, participants will develop practical strategies for more inclusive, ethical, and authentic fundraising.

This session is an opportunity to rethink how we tell stories, engage supporters, and build fundraising practices that reflect equity-centered values.

📅 September 18, 2026
📍 UCAR Center Green Campus | Boulder

Join us for RMPI and register today: https://bit.ly/RMPI26

August’s Coffee Chat with Megan Cooke of (c)ORE Philanthropy explored the day-to-day mechanics of major gift fundraising...
08/31/2026

August’s Coffee Chat with Megan Cooke of (c)ORE Philanthropy explored the day-to-day mechanics of major gift fundraising—from identifying potential donors and managing portfolios to building meaningful relationships over time.

Attendees discussed practical strategies for research, stewardship, follow-up, documentation, and evaluating success beyond the dollar amount. The key takeaway? Major gift fundraising isn’t just about securing larger gifts—it’s about building authentic relationships and connecting donors with the impact they care about.

Thank you to Megan for sharing her expertise and to everyone who joined us!

August is Make-A-Will Month—a timely reminder that generosity can create an impact that lasts far beyond a lifetime.Plan...
08/28/2026

August is Make-A-Will Month—a timely reminder that generosity can create an impact that lasts far beyond a lifetime.

Planned giving isn’t just for an organization’s largest donors. Loyal supporters at every giving level may have a deep connection to your mission and an opportunity to make a meaningful future gift through their estate.

This month is a great time to:

• Make it easy for donors to learn about legacy giving.
• Share stories of the long-term impact these gifts can make.
• Review your organization’s policies and readiness to accept planned gifts.
• Start conversations that can continue well beyond August.

The most effective planned giving programs are built with patience, transparency, and a donor-centered approach. When we help supporters connect their values to their legacy, we create opportunities for lasting impact.

What is your organization doing to make planned giving part of the donor conversation?

Burnout is one of the nonprofit sector’s biggest challenges—but what if we could redesign the way we work to create more...
08/27/2026

Burnout is one of the nonprofit sector’s biggest challenges—but what if we could redesign the way we work to create more energized, aligned, and effective teams?

At RMPI 2026, Tamara Wheeler will lead “Why We’re Burned Out (and How to Fix It): A Design Lab for Finding Your Genius,” an interactive workshop focused on understanding and addressing burnout in the workplace.

Participants will explore the “Leadership Tax,” identify where energy is being lost within their work and teams, and use tools like the Working Genius assessment and Stanford d.school design-thinking methods to develop practical solutions they can put into action immediately.

If you're ready to rethink how you and your team work—and leave with strategies you can actually use—this session is one to add to your RMPI agenda.

📅 September 18, 2026
📍 UCAR Center Green Campus | Boulder

Register today: https://bit.ly/RMPI26

AFP Colorado members are invited to invest in their professional growth at the Aims Community College Spotlight Speakers...
08/26/2026

AFP Colorado members are invited to invest in their professional growth at the Aims Community College Spotlight Speakers event on Wednesday, September 16. This one-day experience brings three nationally recognized thinkers to Greeley for timely conversations about leadership, resilience, and meaningful change.

Attendees will hear from Cassandra Worthy on growing through change, bestselling author Susan Cain on the strengths of quiet leadership, and bestselling author Dan Heath on changing what is not working. The event also includes networking, moderated conversations, and lunch.

Wednesday, September 16, 2026
8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Aims Community College, Welcome Center, Miller Auditorium
4901 W. 20th Street
Greeley, CO 80634
Tickets: $53.50

Learn more and register here: https://spotlightspeakerseries.com/

Whether you lead a fundraising team, guide organizational strategy, or want to strengthen your own approach to change, this event offers practical insights for navigating today’s nonprofit environment.

Fundraising professionals from across the Rocky Mountain region will gather for the 2026 RMPI, AFP Colorado's premier co...
08/25/2026

Fundraising professionals from across the Rocky Mountain region will gather for the 2026 RMPI, AFP Colorado's premier conference for learning, connection, and professional growth. Centered on this year's theme, Creating Community with Courage and Collective Action, RMPI will challenge attendees to explore new ideas, strengthen their leadership, and return to their organizations with practical strategies they can immediately apply. Check out one of the amazing sessions that will be part of the conference this year.

Engaging Latine/o/x Donors with JoAnna Cintron and Dolores Garay

Many organizations are seeking to expand and diversify their donor base but conventional thinking can prevent fundraisers from identifying and cultivating these prospective donors. Join us for a lively workshop about engaging Latine/o/x donors, from grassroots givers to HNW major donors. How is your fundraising program leaving out this critical and growing Colorado population? This session will: examine how stereotypes are impeding your fundraising success, discuss if there are cultural differences among donor communities, share success stories about fundraising from Latine/o/x communities and more.

Register for RMPI 2026 today: https://bit.ly/RMPI26

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