411 on the CFREKelly Jowers2025-03-24T19:43:38-04:00
What is the CFRE? The CFRE (Certified Fund Raising Executive) is the premier certification for fundraising professionals and whether you are new to the field or are a seasoned professional, come and learn more about what it takes to earn your CFRE.
- What is it?
- How do I get it?
- When can I take the exam?
- Is there an application?
Location: Greater Cincinnati Foundation
720 E. Pete Rose Way, Suite 120
Cincinnati, OH 45202
Time:
4:00pm – 5:30pm
Date:
Tuesday, April 1, 2025
Cost: AFP Members & Students (w/valid student ID) – $10
Non-Members – $49
Note that members are being charged a fee for this event. This is a break from past practice wherein members were able to attend for free. However, times are changing and so must we. AFP Cincinnati is one of the only chapters in North America that does not charge members for events. This small fee will help ensure the financial health of our chapter and allow us to continue to provide the quality programs and services you have come to expect from AFP Greater Cincinnati. If you have any questions, please contact Ken Coggeshall at kcoggeshall@afpcincinnati.org.
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| Leah Bobbey, CAP, CFRE |
Associate Director, Professional Advisor Relations at Greater Cincinnati Foundation |
| Sydney Pepper, CFRE, MBA |
Director of Advancement, Children’s Law Center |
Questions: 513-939-2652 or admin@afpcincinnati.org
*Your registration is a financial commitment.
This program has been approved for 1.5 CFRE Credits toward certification or re-certification.
Responsive Roadshow EventKelly Jowers2025-03-12T15:35:16-04:00
Discover How Highly Effective Fundraising Really Works
Featuring the four sense-making tools!
When it comes to fundraising, it’s especially easy to point fingers at donor attrition, professional turnover, a disengaged board, or a weak economy as the culprits. However, the most entrenched challenges cannot be effectively addressed by casting blame but, instead, require an understanding of the underlying patterns and habits that perpetuate our problems. Our four sense-making tools help your organization make sense of what’s working in your favor and what’s getting in your way.
We invite you to experience a fast-paced, systems-level exploration of how effective fundraising really works and to surface the myriad of reasons why so many fundraising strategies are designed to fail.
Date:
Thursday, April 10, 2025
Time:
8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Refreshments will be provided
Location:
United Way of Greater Cincinnati
2400 Reading Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45202
United Way has a free surface lot for attendees.
Cost:
AFP Members – $79
Non-Members – $199
The first fifty people to register will receive a free copy Jason’s book, The War for Fundraising Talent.
This event is hosted by Senior Network of Advancement Professionals.
This event will be approved for 3.5 CFRE Credits.
Your reservation is a financial commitment.
About the Speaker:
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Jason Lewis is the founder of Responsive Fundraising, a consultancy dedicated to helping organizations create places where fundraising can thrive. Empowered with an innovative, sensemaking approach, Jason and his team ensure that fundraising becomes a meaningful experience for both donors and fundraisers.
Responsive’s four frameworks are designed to align and adapt to each client’s distinct strengths and opportunities.In addition to his consulting work, Jason serves as an adjunct faculty member at York College of Pennsylvania, where he teaches courses in management and entrepreneurship. Jason has been twice certified as a fundraising executive (CFRE) and recognized as a master trainer with the Association of Fundraising Professionals.
Jason is the author of The War for Fundraising Talent, an honest yet hopeful critique of contemporary fundraising practices, and a contributing author in The Fundraising Reader, a comprehensive anthology of essential fundraising literature. When not consulting or teaching, Jason is crafting the next installment for The Butterfly Effect, the firm’s Substack newsletter. |
Fundamentals of Fundraising – SpringKelly Jowers2025-02-13T21:30:53-05:00
The Spring session of AFP’s Fundamentals of Fundraising course is now open for enrollment.
The course consists of seven modules that have been designed by experienced fundraising professionals to meet the real-world needs and challenges non-profit organizations meet every day.
- Module 1: Overview of Fundraising
- Module 2: Developing an Integrated Fundraising Program
- Module 3: Marketing for Ongoing Success
- Module 4: Building and Sustaining Relationships
- Module 5: Securing the Gift
- Module 6: Volunteers – Partners in Fundraising
- Module 7: Management & Accountability
The course offers a complete overview of the development function, featuring the most current information and techniques. This intensive program will provide an overview of skills, techniques, and program components for individuals with 0-4 years of fundraising experience or a great “back to the basics” for veteran fundraisers.
Dates & Times: Please note this event will take place at two different locations!
Session 1 – Monday, April 21, 2025 @ Greater Cincinnati Foundation from 8:30 am – 2:30 pm
720 E. Pete Rose Way, Suite 120, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Session 2 – Tuesday, April 22, 2025 @ United Way of Greater Cincinnati from 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
2400 Reading Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Session 3 – Thursday, April 24, 2025 @ United Way of Greater Cincinnati from 8:30 am – 2:30 pm
2400 Reading Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Cost:
Early Bird Rate:
$435 AFP Members,
$545 Non Members
Registration after April 3rd:
$485 AFP Members,
$595 Non Members
CFRE Continuing Education Points: 16
Full participation in AFP CFRE Refresher course is applicable for 16.0 points in Category 1.B -Education of the CFRE International application for initial certification and/or recertification.
AFP Cincinnati Chapter is looking forward to meeting in-person. AFP Cincinnati Chapter and in person attendees shall follow all CDC and local guidance at the time of the event. Warning: there is an inherent risk of exposure to contagious diseases in any public place where people are present. Waiver/Release/Indemnification: as a condition of onsite participation in this meeting, attendees expressly waive any rights against and release and hold harmless AFP and any of its officers or agents and assigns AFP from and against any and all claims or liability of whatever kind or nature. By completing registration for this event, attendees have read and understand all provisions of this release and freely and knowingly assume the risk and waive their rights concerning liability. Thank you for your understanding.
Your reservation is a financial commitment. There will be a 20% cancellation fee if you cancel your reservation within 7 days of this event. Please contact the AFP office at admin@afpcincinnati.org or 513-939-2652.
Scholarship DeadlineKelly Jowers2025-01-08T00:23:02-05:00
CFRE, FoF Scholarship, Presidential, SEEDS, and YP (Young Professional)
Applications Due Today
https://www.afpcincinnati.org/scholarshipshomepage/
Scholarship DeadlineKelly Jowers2025-01-08T00:21:52-05:00
CFRE, FoF Scholarship, Presidential, SEEDS, and YP (Young Professional)
Applications Due Today
https://www.afpcincinnati.org/scholarshipshomepage/
Scholarship DeadlineKelly Jowers2025-01-08T00:20:35-05:00
Chamberlain, CFRE, Presidential, SEEDS, and YP (Young Professional)
Applications Due Today
https://www.afpcincinnati.org/scholarshipshomepage
Mentorship Application DeadlineKelly Jowers2025-01-10T14:01:55-05:00
Mentor and Mentee applications due today
https://www.afpcincinnati.org/mentoring-program/
More information CLICK HERE
2025 National Philanthropy DayKelly Jowers2024-12-16T16:44:43-05:00
National Philanthropy Day (NPD) is a special day set aside to promote philanthropy and recognize individuals, organizations and businesses that are inspiring change through their significant impact on nonprofit organizations. Each day, generous benefactors and volunteers make a difference to people across a spectrum of nonprofit organizations from the arts to education to social services and everything in between.
The National Philanthropy Day Program is our annual, signature event at which people representing businesses, nonprofits, philanthropists and volunteers come together to celebrate our vibrant philanthropic community. All nonprofit organizations have the opportunity to participate in our Friends in Philanthropy process by recognizing donors, volunteers and special friends who have made a truly exceptional impact.
Date: November 20, 2025
Luncheon: 11:00 – 1:00 pm
Program starts at 11:30am
Our Community Award Winners are local, every day people who do the extraordinary to help others. It’s their selfless giving that has spurred the birth and momentum of National Philanthropy Day. We are honored to be able to celebrate their acts of love. Learn more about the 2024 Award Winners here. Review a full list of our past award winners here.
