AFP-Brandywine Chapter

There's still time to register for our upcoming training! What the New Tax Law Changes Mean for Your Donors - and How to Talk About it

June 5th | 8:30-10:30am | Wilmington, DE

In this conversation-style session, Association of Fundraising Professionals - Greater Philadelphia Chapter (AFP-GPC) President Elizabeth Marafino Fiola, MA, MS, CFRE sits down with Christopher Woehrle, a nationally recognized expert in charitable gift planning and adjunct professor at the Charles Widger School of Law, to unpack what recent and anticipated tax law changes mean for your donors and how you can talk about them with clarity and confidence. Drawing on his rare vantage point as a tax attorney, educator, fundraiser, and donor himself, Woehrle offers practical insight that translates complex law into language that serves the fundraiser-donor relationship.

🌟 Make an Impact by Becoming a Mentor! 🌟

Are you ready to inspire the next generation of fundraising professionals? Join the AFP mentoring program as a mentor, and share your expertise, insights, and passion with those eager to grow in the field.

Apply to be a mentor by June 15 and help guide tomorrow’s changemakers.

Learn More: https://community.afpglobal.org/afpbrandywinechapter/career-growth/mentoring-for-members

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Interested in our mentorship program? There's still time to register for tomorrow's happy hour!

Join us for a Mentoring Happy Hour! 🍸 Learn about our member mentorship program, connect with peers, and enjoy an evening at Toscana.

📍 Wilmington | 📅 May 27 | ⏰ 5:30–7 PM
(Event open to all — program participation requires membership)

To register, contact Shannon O’Neill: [email protected]

Learn more: https://community.afpglobal.org/afpbrandywinechapter/career-growth/mentoring-for-members

Join us for an important and timely conversation: What the New Tax Law Changes Mean for Your Donors — and How to Talk About It

Tax law changes can create both uncertainty and opportunity. Understanding how these shifts impact your donors is key to building stronger relationships and inspiring meaningful giving.

In this in-person session, industry experts will break down complex tax updates and provide practical insights to help you communicate with confidence and clarity.

📅 June 5, 2026

⏰ 8:30 – 10:00 AM ET

📍 Community Service Building, Wilmington, DE

Featuring:
Elizabeth Marafino Fiola, MA, MS, CFRE (AFP Greater Philadelphia President)
Christopher Woehrle JD, LLM (charitable gift planning expert)

💡 Gain strategies to better understand donor motivations and navigate conversations around tax-related giving decisions.

🔗 Register and learn more:

https://community.afpglobal.org/afpbrandywinechapter/events/eventdescription?CalendarEventKey=baebb9ab-3655-420c-8cf4-019df56cdc1f

Join us for a Mentoring Happy Hour! 🍸 Learn about our member mentorship program, connect with peers, and enjoy an evening at Toscana.

📍 Wilmington | 📅 May 27 | ⏰ 5:30–7 PM
(Event open to all — program participation requires membership)

To register, contact Shannon O’Neill: [email protected]

Learn more: https://community.afpglobal.org/afpbrandywinechapter/career-growth/mentoring-for-members

“Never stop listening, learning, and growing.” That’s the fundraising advice that guides Paige Rumford, our latest member spotlight.

“There’s so much value in staying curious and learning from others in our field. I became a fundraiser because I wanted my work to make a tangible difference in the community. Fundraising allows me to connect people who want to help with causes that truly matter"

As Director of Philanthropy at Nemours, Paige embodies that commitment to curiosity and connection, helping advance a 90‑year legacy of caring for kids through a whole‑child health approach while making a meaningful impact in the community every day.

Thinking about CFRE certification, or already on the path? AFP Brandywine is your CFRE hub, connecting you with tools, guidance, and a strong fundraising community.

📈 Good news for fundraisers: charitable giving is showing its strongest revenue growth in five years—even as donor counts decline. Learn what’s driving the trend and what it means for your strategy. Read the latest findings from the Fundraising Effectiveness Project 👇

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Fundraising Effectiveness Project Reports Strongest Revenue Growth in Five Years, Even as Fewer Donors Give | Association of Fundraising Professionals New data from the Fundraising Effectiveness Project (FEP) shows that total charitable dollars raised grew by an estimated 5.0% (±0.5%) in 2025 comp

👀 ⏰ Looking for your next fundraising role? Be sure to check our job board for up-to-date postings from our AFP community!

Job Board: https://community.afpglobal.org/afpbrandywinechapter/jobpostings/jobpostings