AFP Chapter Sponsor Program


Tuesday, October 6, 2026
AFP Chapter Sponsor Program

Thank you for your interest in attending the AFP Chapter Sponsor Program. Online registration is now closed. If you wish to attend the event, you may register in person (space permitting). If you have any questions about joining AFP or the AFP Chapter Sponsor Program, please contact the AFP Office at or 972.233.9107 x204.

Date Event Topic / Speaker Location
10/6/2026
8:30 AM - Networking
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM 		AFP Chapter Sponsor Program Re-Igniting Your Board as Strategic Fundraising Partners
Presenter(s): Maeve Riley and Amrah Masud		 Energy Square, Suite 106 Training Room

Event Details:

Arrival, Networking, Breakfast: 8:30 AM
Program: 9:00-10:00 AM

Light breakfast will be served.

Strong board engagement does not happen by accident. It requires clarity, structure, and intentional leadership. At a time when nonprofits increasingly rely on their boards to help secure unrestricted support and open doors to new donors, this practical session will examine how the full board experience — from recruitment and onboarding through ongoing engagement, accountability, and renewal — shapes fundraising success. Attendees will learn how to activate board members based on their strengths and relationships, strengthen follow-through, and create a board culture that drives stronger fundraising results.

Takeaways:

  1. Strategies to identify meaningful ways board members can contribute to revenue growth
  2. Discuss practical tactics to clarify board fundraising expectations and build board member confidence and comfort in donor engagement
  3. Strengthen accountability through board culture, structure, and leadership
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Maeve Riley, Executive Vice President

Based in Dallas, Maeve Riley lead's CCS's work in Texas and brings deep experience in nonprofit management, major and principal gift strategy, sustainable growth planning, and leadership development. She partners with mission-driven organizations to advance ambitious philanthropic priorities in education, health, human services, and the arts. Maeve's work in Dallas includes current and recent partnerships with Children's Medical Center, Dallas College, Dallas Museum of Art, Trinity Park Conservancy, Baylor Scott & White Health, Alcuin School, The Dallas Foundation, and many more.


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Amrah Masud, Director

Amrah Masud brings a lifelong passion for philanthropy and expertise in major gifts strategy, volunteer engagement, and fundraising communications. Her approach combines relationship building with analytical insight to advance fundraising outcomes and deepen community partnerships. Amrah's experience spans organizations of all sectors, including work with Baylor Scott & White All Saints Medical Center, Tulsa Zoo, St. Catherine's Montessori School, and Trinity Park Conservancy.