Today’s the day! We'll be celebrating National Philanthropy Day at our NPD Dinner at The Henry Ford tonight. We look forward to an evening of celebration & networking! Thank you to our Presenting Sponsor, The Kresge Foundation, for their continued support! npddet.org

Thank you to everyone who joined us at our National Philanthropy Day Strolling Dinner & Awards Ceremony last night! If you weren’t able to join us, you can check out the honorees & Distinguished Volunteers at npddet.org. We’ll also post event photos once available.

Introducing Michelle Devine, CFRE, another one of our Board of Directors. Michelle's a Regional Associate Director of Development at Michigan State University, serves on our Board, and as a Co-Chair for the NPD Committee. Learn more about Michelle at tinyurl.com/afpgdcmdevine.

Be sure to join us for our Annual Meeting & Luncheon on Dec. 11 at University of Michigan - Dearborn! Expect to be inspired to embrace optimism, act with purpose, & celebrate the transformative power of giving in fortifying communities. Register today at tinyurl.com/afpgdcannmtg25!

We’re excited to reopen applications for our membership scholarships to help support new and emerging fundraisers joining AFP! Interested—or know someone who is? Apply at zfrmz.com/vxlmrHDp98sxkj…. Deadline to apply is Dec. 1. #AFPDetroit #DetroitPhilanthropy #MichiganFundraisers

Thanks again for joining us for the 2025 NPD Dinner! It was wonderful to gather together & honor those whose generosity strengthens our community. Links to event photos are now online. 📷 NPD Breakfast Photos: tinyurl.com/afpgdc25npdbre… 📷 NPD Dinner Photos: tinyurl.com/afpgdc25npddin…

Meet AFP Greater Detroit Committee Chair, Jasmine Valentine! Jasmine’s a paralegal at the Detroit Justice Center & serves as Co-Chair of the NPD Breakfast Committee & Vice Chair of the Fisher Fellows & Mentorship Committee. Learn more about Jasmine at tinyurl.com/afpgdcjasminev….

Today, we’re highlighting Becky Stevenson, CFRE. Becky's the Philanthropy Director for Foundations & Corporate at Eversight and also serves on AFP GDC's Board of Directors and as the Chair of the Education & Programs Committee. Learn more about Becky at tinyurl.com/afpgdcbeckyste….

Don’t Miss Our Annual Meeting & Luncheon on Dec. 11 at University of Michigan - Dearborn! Expect to be inspired to embrace optimism, act with purpose, & celebrate the transformative power of giving in fortifying communities. Register by 5pm on 12/3 at tinyurl.com/afpgdcannmtg25!

Join us January 8 for The Year-Round Fundraiser: How Smart Leaders Keep Donors Giving All Year, a webinar with Angie Schmucker. Perfect for development staff, exec. directors & board members who want more predictable revenue & stronger donor relationships. tinyurl.com/afpgdcyrround

Today, we’re shining the spotlight on Cory Joyrich, CFRE, CAP. Cory is the Director of Strategic Partnerships at ProLiteracy and serves on the AFP Greater Detroit Chapter Board of Directors. Learn more about Cory at tinyurl.com/afpgdccoryjoyr…. #nonprofitleadership #AFPDetroit

In this Committee Chair spotlight, we’re highlighting Jeremiah Steen. Jeremiah is the Executive Director of the Steen Foundation and serves as Vice-Chair of AFP GDC's NPD Awards Committee. Learn more about Jeremiah at tinyurl.com/afpgdcjsteen. #nonprofitleadership #AFPDetroit

Congratulations to the 2025 AFP Greater Detroit Chapter Marjorie S. Fisher Fellows! #AFPDET #AFPMentorship #DetroitPhilanthropy #AFPDetroit

A huge thank you to our 2025 AFP Greater Detroit Chapter Marjorie S. Fisher Fellows Mentors and the Max M. & Marjorie S. Fisher Foundation for their longstanding support of emerging philanthropic leaders in our community! #AFPDET #AFPMentorship #DetroitPhilanthropy #AFPDetroit

Kick-Off 2026 with The Year-Round Fundraiser: How Smart Leaders Keep Donors Giving All Year, a virtual program on 1/8! You'll learn how to shift from event-dependent fundraising to a sustainable, year-round approach grounded in meaningful donor engagement. tinyurl.com/afpgdcyrround

Each year, the AFP Foundation offers the Chamberlain Scholarship Program to help outstanding AFP members attend their first AFP ICON. AFP GDC is excited to name its next recipient, who will attend AFP ICON in San Diego this April. Visit tinyurl.com/afpgdcchamberl… for details!

✨ Thank you to everyone who made AFP Greater Detroit’s National Philanthropy Breakfast such a success! ✨ Special thanks to Joey Gusumano for creating this wonderful video for us to share—your work helped us capture the spirit of the day! #AFPDetroit #DetroitPhilanthropy

As we wrap up the year, we want to wish you all Happy Holidays and thank you for being a valued part of our AFP Greater Detroit community. We truly appreciate you & your continued support.💙 Wishing you a holiday season filled with joy and peace, and a happy new year ahead! ✨✨

LAST CALL! Apply by Jan. 1! Each year, the AFP Foundation offers the Chamberlain Scholarship to help outstanding AFP members attend their 1st AFP ICON. AFP GDC is excited to name its next recipient, who will attend AFP ICON in San Diego. Visit tinyurl.com/afpgdcchamberl… for details!

Don’t miss “The Year-Round Fundraiser: How Smart Leaders Keep Donors Giving All Year” on Jan. 8. Perfect for development staff, executive directors & board members who want more predictable revenue & stronger donor relationships. Visit tinyurl.com/afpgdcyrround for details.