So much of our profession involves relationship building and oftentimes there can be awkward conversations or experiences that make us second-guess, laugh unexpectedly, or cringe altogether. Cocktails & Calamities offers a safe and reflective space for members and guests to learn from other professionals in a networking and panel environment. You’ll learn not just what happened, but the whys, how they handled it, and retrospective lessons learned.

Drink ticket and light appetizers included.

Join national experts and local fundraising leaders for the return of our Giving USA program. Connect, learn, and gain actionable strategies for your organization.

8:30 AM – Networking Breakfast
9:15 AM – Program Begins
10:00 AM – Panel Discussion
11:00 AM - Conclusion

Sponsored by Campbell & Company and the Cleveland Foundation 

For accessibility needs, email us at pd@afpcle.org.

What can you believe? There’s a certificate program on the best ways to talk to people. And now books on donor decision-making. But can’t we just engage our prospects in the mission to turn them into donors the old-fashioned way? What happened to just telling them a sob story? It’s all gotten so complicated with so many folks saying they’ve got the silver bullet that will bring in the bucks!

Our former AFP NEO Chapter Member (and president), Bill Bartolini (PhD, ACFRE, FAFP), is going to cut through the clutter and give us the skinny on what’s real and useful. He earned his PhD at Kent State asking “What People Think and Feel When You Ask Them for Money.” Since then, he has worked at major institutions in Boston, Princeton, and Washington, DC, before concluding his career raising Principal Gifts ($5M+) at The Ohio State University.

He’s funny, entertaining, and insightful. Join us for an exploration of the latest research and—most importantly—what actually works and how you can use it to your advantage.

Funded through member support of the AFP Foundation for Philanthropy’s BE the CAUSE campaign.

Unlock the perfect blend of creativity and strategy at AFP Greater Cleveland’s Art & Science of Fundraising! Join us March 26 at the Greater Cleveland Food Bank for a morning of data-driven insights, prospect research expertise, and meaningful networking.