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Nominations Are Open for the 2026 AFP Greater Dallas Chapter NPD Awards. The deadline to nominate is Monday, April 13, 2026.
Wednesday, March 25, 2026 Luncheon
| Guest Speakers: | Tyeshia 'Ty' Wilson, Senior Director of Community, Philanthropy Together |
| Program: |
How to Raise with Giving Circles: Harnessing the Power of Collective Giving Giving circles are one of the fastest-growing forms of philanthropy, bringing people together to pool resources, make decisions collectively, and drive greater impact. In this session, Tyeshia Wilson, Senior Director of Community at Philanthropy Together, will show how fundraisers can adapt the giving circle model to engage donors, build stronger communities, and raise sustainable funding that support nonprofit organizations. Whether you're a development professional, program leader, or CEO, you'll gain practical strategies to integrate collective giving into your fundraising toolkit. By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
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| Venue: | The Gild (South Tower), Room M1008 8150 N Central Expressway Dallas, TX 75206 |
| Cost: |
$50 each — Luncheon Program - Non-Member $35 each — Luncheon Program - Member $30 each — Emerging Leader (age 35 and under or less than 5 years as a fundraising professional, member or non-member) |
| Registration: |
Register Online Here. Alternatively, you may download the reservation form and fax it in. (For security purposes we urge you NOT to email this interactive PDF form with your credit card number on it back to us. Instead, please snail mail, fax to 972-490-4219, or print out and scan before sending with your credit card information.) Online registration closes on Monday, March 23, 2026 at 10 PM. Online registration accepts credit cards only. To pay by check, mail or fax in the downloadable registration form. |
| Register Now | |
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Tyeshia "Ty" Wilson is a Certified Impact Philanthropy Advisor, an award-winning philanthropist, giving circle expert, and a catalyst for collective action, driven by the belief that everyone is a philanthropist capable of creating positive social change. As Senior Director of Community at Philanthropy Together, Ty leverages her lived experiences and professional expertise in community organizing and coalition building to architect partnership, programmatic and engagement strategies that connect diverse stakeholders globally. Ty has spoken to thousands of people and trained hundreds through Philanthropy Together's flagship Launchpad programs. She serves as immediate past Chair of HERitage Giving Fund, the first Black giving circle in Texas, and a board member for RegisterHER, Philanos and the Women of Color in Fundraising and Philanthropy. She previously served as Assistant to the City Manager and Chief of Staff at the City of Dallas, where she was instrumental in establishing the city's first community engagement division within the aviation department. Ty holds degrees from UT Arlington and UNT Dallas. Her unwavering commitment to advancing equitable, trust-based grantmaking practices was recognized with an honor on the 2022 Black Women Give Back List. |
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11:30:00 AM - Networking 12:00:00 PM - 1:00:00 PM - Program : How to Raise with Giving Circles: Harnessing the Power of Collective Giving |
Wednesday, April 22, 2026 Luncheon
| Guest Speakers: | TBD |
| Program: |
TBD TBD |
| Venue: | The Gild (South Tower), Room M1008 8150 N Central Expressway Dallas, TX 75206 |
| Registration: |
Register Online Here. Alternatively, you may download the reservation form and fax it in. (For security purposes we urge you NOT to email this interactive PDF form with your credit card number on it back to us. Instead, please snail mail, fax to 972-490-4219, or print out and scan before sending with your credit card information.) Online registration closes on Monday, April 20, 2026 at 10 PM. Online registration accepts credit cards only. To pay by check, mail or fax in the downloadable registration form. |
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| TBD | |
| Time: |
11:30:00 AM - Networking 12:00:00 PM - 1:00:00 PM - Program : TBD |
Wednesday, May 27, 2026 Luncheon
| Guest Speakers: | TBD |
| Program: |
TBD TBD |
| Venue: | The Gild (South Tower), Room M1008 8150 N Central Expressway Dallas, TX 75206 |
| Cost: |
$50 each — Luncheon Program - Non-Member $35 each — Luncheon Program - Member $30 each — Emerging Leader (age 35 and under or less than 5 years as a fundraising professional, member or non-member) |
| Registration: |
Register Online Here. Alternatively, you may download the reservation form and fax it in. (For security purposes we urge you NOT to email this interactive PDF form with your credit card number on it back to us. Instead, please snail mail, fax to 972-490-4219, or print out and scan before sending with your credit card information.) Online registration closes on Monday, May 25, 2026 at 10 PM. Online registration accepts credit cards only. To pay by check, mail or fax in the downloadable registration form. |
| Register Now | |
| Details: | |
| TBD | |
| Time: |
11:30:00 AM - Networking 12:00:00 PM - 1:00:00 PM - Program : TBD |
Wednesday, August 26, 2026 Luncheon
| Guest Speakers: | TBD |
| Program: |
TBD TBD |
| Venue: | The Gild (South Tower), Room M1008 8150 N Central Expressway Dallas, TX 75206 |
| Cost: |
$50 each — Luncheon Program - Non-Member $35 each — Luncheon Program - Member $30 each — Emerging Leader (age 35 and under or less than 5 years as a fundraising professional, member or non-member) |
| Registration: |
Register Online Here. Alternatively, you may download the reservation form and fax it in. (For security purposes we urge you NOT to email this interactive PDF form with your credit card number on it back to us. Instead, please snail mail, fax to 972-490-4219, or print out and scan before sending with your credit card information.) Online registration closes on Monday, August 24, 2026 at 10 PM. Online registration accepts credit cards only. To pay by check, mail or fax in the downloadable registration form. |
| Register Now | |
| Details: | |
| TBD | |
| Time: |
11:30:00 AM - Networking 12:00:00 PM - 1:00:00 PM - Program : TBD |
Wednesday, September 23, 2026 Luncheon
| Guest Speakers: | TBD |
| Program: |
TBD TBD |
| Venue: | The Gild (South Tower), Room M1008 8150 N Central Expressway Dallas, TX 75206 |
| Cost: |
$50 each — Luncheon Program - Non-Member $35 each — Luncheon Program - Member $30 each — Emerging Leader (age 35 and under or less than 5 years as a fundraising professional, member or non-member) |
| Registration: |
Register Online Here. Alternatively, you may download the reservation form and fax it in. (For security purposes we urge you NOT to email this interactive PDF form with your credit card number on it back to us. Instead, please snail mail, fax to 972-490-4219, or print out and scan before sending with your credit card information.) Online registration closes on Monday, September 21, 2026 at 10 PM. Online registration accepts credit cards only. To pay by check, mail or fax in the downloadable registration form. |
| Register Now | |
| Details: | |
| TBD | |
| Time: |
11:30:00 AM - Networking 12:00:00 PM - 1:00:00 PM - Program : TBD |
Wednesday, October 28, 2026 Luncheon
| Guest Speakers: | TBD |
| Program: |
TBD TBD |
| Venue: | The Gild (South Tower), Room M1008 8150 N Central Expressway Dallas, TX 75206 |
| Cost: |
$50 each — Luncheon Program - Non-Member $35 each — Luncheon Program - Member $30 each — Emerging Leader (age 35 and under or less than 5 years as a fundraising professional, member or non-member) |
| Registration: |
Register Online Here. Alternatively, you may download the reservation form and fax it in. (For security purposes we urge you NOT to email this interactive PDF form with your credit card number on it back to us. Instead, please snail mail, fax to 972-490-4219, or print out and scan before sending with your credit card information.) Online registration closes on Monday, October 26, 2026 at 10 PM. Online registration accepts credit cards only. To pay by check, mail or fax in the downloadable registration form. |
| Register Now | |
| Details: | |
| TBD | |
| Time: |
11:30:00 AM - Networking 12:00:00 PM - 1:00:00 PM - Program : TBD |
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Tyeshia "Ty" Wilson is a Certified Impact Philanthropy Advisor, an award-winning philanthropist, giving circle expert, and a catalyst for collective action, driven by the belief that everyone is a philanthropist capable of creating positive social change. As Senior Director of Community at Philanthropy Together, Ty leverages her lived experiences and professional expertise in community organizing and coalition building to architect partnership, programmatic and engagement strategies that connect diverse stakeholders globally. Ty has spoken to thousands of people and trained hundreds through Philanthropy Together's flagship Launchpad programs. She serves as immediate past Chair of HERitage Giving Fund, the first Black giving circle in Texas, and a board member for RegisterHER, Philanos and the Women of Color in Fundraising and Philanthropy. She previously served as Assistant to the City Manager and Chief of Staff at the City of Dallas, where she was instrumental in establishing the city's first community engagement division within the aviation department. Ty holds degrees from UT Arlington and UNT Dallas. Her unwavering commitment to advancing equitable, trust-based grantmaking practices was recognized with an honor on the 2022 Black Women Give Back List.





