Join us for a Lunch & Learn on the 2nd Monday of every month excluding June and July.
Upcoming AFP Lunch & Learn’s
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January 12, 2026
“New Year, New Path: Career Conversations for Fundraisers” with Tammy Cline, Gilmara Mitchell, and Jen Slagle. Panel moderated by Colleen Roger Messenger.
Past AFP Lunch & Learn’s
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December 2025
“Take a Pause Self-Care and Mindfulness”
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October 2025
“Ethical Dilemmas in Fundraising”
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June 2025
“The Major Opportunity in Major Giving”
with Nick Miller -

May 2025
“NPD Awardee Panel Discussion”
with Andrea Wright and the 2024 winners -

April 2025
“A Story Can Change Everything: Transforming Nonprofit Impact Through Narrative”
with Sara Engelhart and Megan Stelter -

March 2025
“AI in Action for Fundraising”
with Cherian Kosky -

February 2025
“Giant Strides: Keys to a Successful Capital Campaign”
with Tyler Timko and Sara Wilson -

January 2025
“Career Spotlight: Shifting from Fundraiser to CEO” with Joe Benish, Terry Hernandez, Wendy Ingham, and Matt McGarvey
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December 2024
“Inspire Your Donors to Create Legacy Gifts” with Nate Stelter
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October 2024
“Leading After Embezzlement” with Sara Kurovski
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June 2024
“Des Moines Community Foundation” with Ellie Burns and Ryan Douglas
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May 2024
“NPD Awardee Panel Discussion” with Scott Raecker and the 2023 winners
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March 2024
“Strategic Partnerships” with Teri Wood TeBockhorst and Andy TeBockhorst
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February 2024
“Build Intentional and Transformational Relationships” with Dr. Teresa Peterson
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October 2022
“Finding the Untapped Major Gift Potential in Your Donor Base” with Gail Perry and Kathryn Gamble
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September 2022
“Hurricanes, Headlines, Hoo-Has and Hashtags: The Components of Modern-Day Storytelling” with Ephraim Gopin
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June 2022
“Case Studies in Charitable Giving” with Kristi Knous and Jordan Richardson
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May 2022
“Advancing Yourself & Your Career Through Continuing Education: CFRE, CAP & GPC” with Eric Heininger, Jennifer Lehman, and Lisa Pagel
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April 2022
“Fundraising + Harassment: What No One is Talking About” with Kirsten Anderson and Tyler Timko
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March 2022
“AFP Central Iowa: National Philanthropy Day 2021 Honorees Panel” with the 2021 winners