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Monday, October 23, 2023
AFP Ask The Experts Scholarship Recipient: Nancy Hall
Learn more from Nancy about her experience receiving a scholarship from AFP Houston to attend this year's Ask The Experts Conference. 

Wednesday, October 18, 2023
AFP Ask The Experts Scholarship Recipient: Liyen Chong
Learn more about Liyen and her experience at this year's Ask The Experts Conference, which she received a scholarship to attend. 

Thursday, August 31, 2023
AFP Ask The Experts Scholarship Recipient: Mandy Boyce, CFRE
Learn more from Mandy about her experience receiving a scholarship from AFP Houston to attend this year's Ask The Experts Conference. 

Thursday, August 24, 2023
AFP Membership Scholarship Recipient: Christen Blackledge
Learn more from Christen about her experience receiving a membership scholarship from AFP Houston. 

Monday, August 14, 2023
AFP ICON Scholarship Recipient: Greg Cohen
Learn more about Greg's eye-opening experience at AFP ICON, for which he received a scholarship from AFP Houston to attend.

Thursday, May 11, 2023
Giving a Voice to Our Stories 
We spoke with four Houston-area women in fundraising with varying years of experience and different ethnic backgrounds to learn about their triumphs and struggles in the fundraising profession.

Monday, October 10, 2022
AFP Scholarship Spotlight: Kathryn Straw
Learn more about Kathryn's experience at AFP ICON, for which she received an AFP scholarship to attend.
Monday, October 10, 2022
AFP Scholarship Spotlight: Tisha Dolby
Learn more about Tisha's experience receiving a scholarship from AFP Houston. 
Monday, October 10, 2022
AFP Scholarship Spotlight: Abby Trahan
Learn more from Abby about her experience receiving a Young Professionals Membership scholarship from AFP Houston. 
Tuesday, September 20, 2022
AFP Scholarship Spotlight: Don'L Nicol
Learn more from Don'L about her experience at AFP Houston's one day conference Ask the Experts, for which she received an AFP scholarship to attend. 
Tuesday, September 20, 2022
AFP Scholarship Spotlight: Natalie Salinas
Learn more about Natalie's experience at AFP ICON, for which she received an AFP scholarship to attend.
Tuesday, September 20, 2022
AFP Scholarship Spotlight: William Horton
Learn more about William's experience at AFP Houston's one day conference Ask the Experts, for which he received an AFP scholarship to attend. 
Thursday, September 15, 2022
AFP Scholarship Spotlight: Rocio Rubio

Learn more about Rocio's experience at AFP ICON, for which she received an AFP scholarship to attend.

Thursday, August 25, 2022
AFP Scholarship Spotlight: Abby Whitmire, CFRE
Learn more about one of our scholarship recipients and what receiving a scholarship meant to her. 

Thursday, November 4, 2021
What You Wished Today but Won't Think About Until 2023

By 2023 we all will have questions, incites and observations about ‘work’ that some of us would pay top dollar to have in our hands right now. If only we could see into the future!

Friday, August 6, 2021
Congratulations Rachel Rodriguez On Becoming A CFRE!
Becoming a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) signals commitment, competence and credibility....

Friday, August 6, 2021
Texas A&M Collegiate Chapter Megan Yeager Thanks AFP-GHC for ICON Scholarship
I am extremely grateful to the AFP-GHC Chapter for providing the Texas A&M Collegiate Chapter with scholarships to attend AFP ICON....
Friday, May 14, 2021
AAPI Heritage Month Member Spotlight: Loubel Galik

Although community service and an importance in compassion and charity is part of daily life....

Tuesday, April 13, 2021
AFP-UH Collegiate Chapter's Successful Philanthropic Project
The University of Houston’s AFP Collegiate Chapter just wrapped up its 2021 Philanthropic Project, a capstone project that......

Tuesday, March 30, 2021
Think Your Way to a GREAT Meeting
Here are 6 simple critical thinking questions that should be asked as you set up (or get invited) to a meeting......

Wednesday, March 17, 2021
Serving with AFP-GHC: A Take from Two Young Professional Board Members
As we sit and reflect on the past years serving alongside outstanding young and advanced professionals through the Association of Fundraising Professionals – Greater Houston Chapter Board of Directors, we cannot help but smile.......

Monday, February 15, 2021
Black History Month Member Spotlight: Victor Brooks
February marks Black History Month, a nationwide celebration for achievements led by African-Americans. This is a time for us to not only honor individuals who have made history, but to recognize those creating history here in the philanthropic fundraising community. AFP Houston will be sharing blogs centered on Black philanthropy and fundraisers. In this spotlight, board member Victor Brooks, discusses his vision for Black philanthropy.....

Thursday, February 4, 2021
African-American and African Philanthropy Resources List
To commemorate Black History Month, the Association of Fundraising Professionals - Greater Houston Chapter offers this list of local, national, and international sources to promote awareness of philanthropy in African-American communities and in Africa......

Thursday, January 21, 2021
Reflections on Serving on the AFP Houston Board 
When I decided that 2020 would be my last year on the AFP-GHC Board of Directors, I had no idea what this year would hold. None of us did, of course. I also never imagined, when I joined my first committee (finance) back in 2014, that I was about to embark on an experience that would change me both personally and professionally.....

Friday, December 11, 2020
Congratulations Peggy Rhoads and Lauren Futch for becoming CFREs!
What does CFRE certified mean to you? To me, the CFRE certification is an embodiment of the fundraiser’s dedication to making the world a better place......

Wednesday, November 18, 2020
Announcing the AFP Houston 2021 Board Slate
AFP-GHC members,   2020 has been a year of uncertainty and we are grateful that you have stayed with us during...

Tuesday, November 17, 2020
Aledrian Kemp, AFP-UH President Represents Collegiate Chapter at AFP Lead
Three members of AFP Houston's Collegiate Chapter attended this year's virtual AFP ICON conference. Collegiate Chapter Pre...

Monday, September 21, 2020
We Want Your Feedback!
The Membership Committee wants your feedback! As we enter into fall, our chapter's goal is to provide you (our beloved mem...

Tuesday, September 8, 2020
2020 Diversity Scholarship
Diversity is one of the core values of the Association of Fundraising Professionals-Greater Houston Chapter (AFP...

Tuesday, August 25, 2020
What’s next?
As we think about fundraising today and tomorrow what can we do to de-institutionalize our efforts? Our current structures...

Tuesday, July 14, 2020 
Thank you, Lucille's and Chef Chris Williams!
Chef Chris Williams from Lucille's restaurant joined our AFP Virtual Mixer. Chris started the event by showing us all how...
Monday, July 6, 2020
Our Path Forward
If you are like me, you are feeling the gravity of our world's current climate, while wrestling to understand and make sen...
Thursday, July 2, 2020
COVID-19 Tools and Resources
COVID-19 Resource Guide for Fundraising Professionals   We are constantly updating this page with new too...
Wednesday, July 1, 2020
Resources From Hometown Talks: Bridging The Data
Thank you for tuning into our latest COVID-19 related webinar in partnership with CCS Fundraising , "Bridging The Dat...
Tuesday, June 30, 2020
AFP Global Benefits Call
Recently, AFP Global hosted a webinar for chapter leaders to learn more about the many benefits that AFP Global has to off...
Thursday, June 25, 2020
Notes from AFP Advanced Professionals Happy Hour, May 28, 2020
Q: How are you staying connected with your donors?   Lots of donor contact is through social media (Twitter, Fac...
Friday, June 12, 2020
A Recap – Hometown Talks: Engaging Your Board While Navigating COVID-19
Thank you for tuning into our latest COVID-19 related webinar, "Engaging Your Board While Navigating COVID-19." Special th...
Thursday, June 4, 2020
Statement on Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access (IDEA)
The events we are all witnessing in Houston and around our country in the wake of racist acts are heartbreaking. It is evi...
Friday, May 29, 2020
A Recap – Hometown Talks: Planned Giving Amidst A Pandemic
Thank you for tuning into our latest COVID-19 related webinar offered in partnership with Charitable Gift Planners of Hous...
Thursday, May 28, 2020
Danger Zone
Goose: "No. No, Mav, this is not a good idea.”   Maverick: "Sorry, Goose, but it's time to bu...
Friday, May 15, 2020
A Recap - Hometown Talks: Rethinking Special Events When We Can’t Gather
Thank you for tuning into our latest COVID-19 related webinar, "Rethinking Special Events When We Can’t Gather." Special t...
Wednesday, April 29, 2020
A Recap - Hometown Talks: Pivoting to Next and Best Practices During and After COVID-19
Thank you for tuning into our latest COVID-19 related webinar, "Hometown Talks: Pivoting to Next and Best Practices During...