Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) - Montana

Tomorrow is our Annual Meeting and Education Summit and we are excited to connect with the nearly 100 nonprofit professionals traveling to Missoula to join us! Registration starts at 8:30 and the first session begins at 9:00. (Don’t worry, we’ll have coffee!☕️) We’ll see you TOMORROW, Montana Fundraisers!

If you’re coming to Missoula for AFP Montana’s and Education Summit this week, we look forward to also seeing you at the Annual Meeting and Awards Dinner. 🏆️ Connect with your fundraising community and help us honor some of the best fundraisers, philanthropists and leaders in our state. The dinner will be held on Thursday from 6:00 - 8:00 pm at The Hilton Garden Inn. We hope to see you there! 📅 Date: Thursday, Oct. 24th from 6:00 - 8:00 pm 🎟️ Tickets info on our website!

This week we are proud to present the 2024 Annual Meeting and Educational Summit, “Elevating Nonprofit Marketing and Communication.” Join us in Missoula to unlock the secrets to effectively telling your nonprofit's story, connecting with donors at scale, and creating a comprehensive communications and marketing plan. Sessions will include harnessing the power of AI, mastering video marketing, and leveraging social media to amplify your impact. Don't miss this opportunity to gain insights from industry experts and transform your nonprofit’s outreach strategy. Full participation in the 2024 AFP-Montana Summit is applicable for 9.75 points in Category 1.B – Education of the CFRE International application for initial certification and/or recertification. 📅 Date: Thursday, Oct. 24th and Friday, Oct. 25th 📍 Place: Hilton Garden Inn, Missoula

There is something for everyone at this year’s annual Education Summit. We’ll be hearing fro some of Montana’s best fundraising and marketing professionals on relevant and engaging topics. Check out the session line up for next week’s summit on October 24-25 in Missoula! ⚡️ ⚡️ ⚡️ KEYNOTE: THE FUTURE OF PHILANTHROPY with Dr. Eric Van Steenburg, Ph. D. STORYTELLING TO SUPPORT YOUR MISSION with Elizabeth Willy BUILDING TRUST AND CONNECTION WITH DONORS AT SCALE with Marcy Allen CREATING A COMPREHENSIVE COMMUNICATIONS AND MARKETING PLAN with Holly Netz and Bryn Gallagher AI IN ACTION: PRACTICAL STRATEGIES FOR FUNDRAISERS with Allison Strekal SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING FOR NONPROFITS with Keely Morrison VIDEO MARKETING FOR NONPROFITS with Tim Ljundggren ⚡️ ⚡️ ⚡️ It’s not too late to register! Please join us!

Thank you to our generous sponsors for making the annual AFP Education Summit possible this year! A special shout out to: Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch Foundation First Interstate BancSystem Flaherty Consulting Montana Nonprofit Association Bannock Group, LLC. We are honored to have the support of these amazing partners! #Philanthropy #Fundraising #NonprofitLeadership #AFPMontana #EducationSummit

Hey Montana fundraisers! Need some CFRE credits this year? Full participation in the 2024 AFP-Montana Summit is applicable for 9.75 points in Category 1.B – Education of the CFRE International application for initial certification and/or recertification. Join us in Missoula on October 24-25 for AFP Montana's Education Summit! #AFPMontana #EducationSummit #Fundraising

Video content is one of the most effective ways to engage supporters and tell your nonprofit’s story. Tim Ljundggren, President of Gentle Thug Media, will present “Video Marketing for Nonprofits” at the AFP Montana Annual Educational Summit. This session will delve into the power of video to connect emotionally with your audience and drive action. Learn practical tips and explore case studies that will equip you with the skills to leverage video marketing effectively. Don’t miss this opportunity to amplify your nonprofit’s message! 📅 Date: October 25th, 1:00 PM – 2:15 PM 🎟️ Register now: https://bit.ly/4756Knw #VideoMarketing #Nonprofits #Storytelling #AFPMontana #EducationSummit

TODAY is the last chance to apply for AFP Montana's Chamberlin Scholarship. ⁠ The Chamberlain Scholarship is designed to help individuals serving nonprofit organizations develop their knowledge and skills in fundraising. The scholarship supports first-time attendance to the AFP International Conference - a place to gain insight from industry and world leaders, and a chance to learn breakthrough fundraising tactics.⁠ ⁠ Don't miss this amazing opportunity to attend the AFP International Conference! ⁠ Learn more: https://bit.ly/4dfEmAw ⁠

The AFP Foundation for Philanthropy annually awards one Chamberlain Scholarship to each AFP chapter for an individual to attend the prestigious AFP International Conference. The scholarship is named for Ralph Chamberlain, who was instrumental in starting the Association of Fundraising Professionals organization. The Chamberlain Scholarship is designed to help individuals serving nonprofit organizations develop their knowledge and skills in fundraising. The scholarship supports first-time attendance to the AFP International Conference - a place to gain insight from industry and world leaders, and a chance to learn breakthrough fundraising tactics. Applications are due Monday! Apply now! Learn more: https://bit.ly/4dfEmAw

Social media is a powerful tool for nonprofits to build community and drive donations. Keely Morrison, owner of Planina Social, will lead a session on “Social Media Marketing for Nonprofits” at the AFP Montana Annual Educational Summit. Learn how to create compelling content, utilize analytics, and optimize your presence across various platforms. Keely will also share case studies of successful campaigns and practical tips for maximizing impact with limited resources. Enhance your digital marketing efforts and connect more meaningfully with your audience! 📅 Date: October 25th, 10:30 AM – 11:45 AM 🎟️ Register now: https://bit.ly/4756Knw #SocialMediaMarketing #Nonprofits #DigitalMarketing #AFPMontana #EducationSummit