Calendar of Events
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The deadline for nominations is Monday, April 13, 2026.
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Wednesday, January 28, 2026 Luncheon
| Guest Speakers: | Manuel Mesa, CFRE and Scott Price, CFRE |
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The Power of Mentorship: Building Stronger Connections with Colleagues Has your role changed? Do you need a new opinion or a fresh or objective sounding board? Manuel Mesa, CFRE, and Scott Price, CFRE, were matched in the Greater Dallas Chapter's mentor program in 2025. Join them as they talk about why they joined the mentorship program, the process, and how the program has benefited them both personally and professionally. |
| Venue: | The Gild (South Tower), Room 1008 8150 N Central Expressway Dallas, TX 75206 |
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$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) |
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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 Tuesday, January 27, 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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11:30:00 AM - Networking 12:00:00 PM - 1:00:00 PM - Program : The Power of Mentorship: Building Stronger Connections with Colleagues |
Manuel Mesa, CFRE, brings more than two decades of nonprofit leadership to The Philanthropy Blueprint, combining practical experience with a values-driven perspective. As Immediate Past President of AFP Greater Dallas and a former executive director, he offers both strategic guidance and hands-on knowledge. Manuel partners with organizations to clarify their vision, strengthen leadership teams, and design fundraising strategies that inspire long-term growth.
Scott Price, CFRE, is a key contact for the Methodist Richardson Medical Center Foundation and Methodist Health System's giving initiatives, specifically for the Richardson campus, serving as a liaison for employee giving and fundraising campaigns like Methodist Gives. As a fundraiser Scott works to secure philanthropic support for the hospital's technology, staff, and programs, with the goal of ensuring excellence in patient care for the local community.
Professional Development Subscription
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2026 Professional Development Subscription Convenient, Discounted, One-Time Registration for an Entire Year of Educational Programming.Convenient, discounted, one-time registration, a benefit offered to members only! The AFP Greater Dallas Chapter, a CFRE Approved Continuing Education Provider, is offering you a chance to budget for and schedule these 2026 professional development activities now, with a convenient, discounted one-time registration. Network with your fellow fundraising professionals, share creative and effective ideas, and earn continuing education credits! 2026 AFP Professional Development Subscription does not include national or chapter membership dues, Executive Conversations, December Holiday Party, National Philanthropy Day Luncheon, DFW Philanthropy Conference Registration, Fundamentals of Fundraising Course, or CFRE Refresher Course. With your 2026 Subscription, you'll receive:
The Emerging Professional Subscription is for ages 35 and under or those with 5 or fewer years of fundraising experience, member or non-member. Deadline to register for 2026 Professional Development Subscription is January 31, 2026. All meetings will be held at The Gild (South Tower), Room M1008, 8150 N Central Expressway, Dallas, TX 75206.. Grateful thanks to our host, the Texas Women's Foundation! Meetings start with Networking from 11:30 to Noon, and the Lunch / Program is 12:00-1:00 PM.
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| 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 Saturday, January 31, 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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The AFP Greater Dallas Chapter is committed to the principles of inclusion, diversity, equity, and access (IDEA). These principles influence our decision-making, planning, programming and member engagement.
We define diversity as the meaningful recognition and valuing of individual and collective differences in identities, perspectives, traditions, abilities, and life experiences.
We are committed to growing an accessible organization where all members can see their contributions treasured, perspectives respected, and culture valued.
