AFP NY Westchester to hold National Philanthropy Day Conference

The Westchester County Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) will be holding their annual National Philanthropy Day Conference on Wednesday, November 13, 2019 from 8:00am-1:30pm at Manhattanville College located at 2900 Purchase Street in Purchase, NY. National Philanthropy Day, celebrated nationally on November 15th, recognizes the accomplishments and the involvement of those in the philanthropic process. This year’s theme for the National Philanthropy Day Conference will be on The Collaborative Art of Fundraising with a block of workshops on effective communications and fundraising, an exhibitor area, networking, breakfast, lunch, and a keynote delivered by Laura Fredericks.

This year’s keynote will be delivered by Laura Fredericks, CEO and Founder of THE ASK ©, who teaches nonprofits and philanthropic professionals how to confidently, willingly, and successfully make THE ASK for charitable dollars. For over 27 years, Fredericks has advised organizations around the world on current trends that impact and influence the for-profit and nonprofit world. She is author of five books, with her latest The Ask: For Business, For Philanthropy, and Everyday Living becoming an international industry leading go to guide for entrepreneurs and philanthropists. In addition to her published works, Fredericks is also the co-host of the international radio show: REAL TALK LIVE, which reaches hundreds of thousands of people each week and has regular segments on Yahoo Business.

“We are looking forward to our upcoming annual National Philanthropy Day Conference and are thankful to Manhattanville College for hosting this year’s conference,” said Pat Brigham, President of AFP NY, Westchester Chapter. “This year’s lineup will provide attendees with the tools and resources to form more effective communications and take their fundraising to the next level in today’s competitive environment.”

Attendees will explore new ways of thinking in today’s challenging fundraising environment with four dynamic interactive sessions. Laura Fredericks, the keynote speaker for this year’s conference, will be leading a session on how to transform repetitive conversations with your donors into more engaging dialogue with “The Art of the Ask”. Robin Merle, Vice President & Executive Director, John Jay College Foundation, will be leading a session with tips and proven methods on how to build stronger and more lasting relationships with donors. Create more effective written donor communications and achieve your fundraising goals with a session led by Betsy Steward, Senior Consultant at Heller Fundraising Group. Identify the pillars of successful fundraisers and learn a proven technique to enhance your ability to focus in preparing for key donor interactions with a session on “Zen and the Art of Fundraising” led by Alexandra Brovey, Senior Director of Gift Planning, Northwell Health Foundation.

The National Philanthropy Day Conference is open to the public and tickets can be purchased online at www.afpwestchester.org/NPD2019 . Ticket prices for members of AFP Westchester is $175 and for non members of AFP Westchester it is $225. This year’s sponsors for the National Philanthropy Day Conference are Events To Remember, Executive Printing, Manhattanville College, Mercy College, TD Bank, Westchester Library System, and Westchester Marketing Cafe. For more information about becoming an exhibitor or sponsor, or about the conference, please contact Events To Remember at (914) 218-3968 or via e-mail at EventsCJH@EventsRemember.com.

About AFP NY Westchester: AFP NY Westchester, chartered under the Association of Fundraising Professionals in April 2010, is an association of professionals that advances philanthropy by enabling people and organizations to practice ethical and effective fundraising. The AFP-NY Westchester Chapter is dedicated to embracing the fundraising profession and serving as the premier resource for education, networking and professional advancement. AFP NY Westchester provides opportunities for members and local fundraising professionals with access to industry innovators and experts through workshops, luncheons, and other resources.