AFP Nashville Affinity Groups

AFP Nashville Affinity Groups meet virtually for 45-60 minutes every quarter over Zoom during lunch to discuss relevant topics. They are free to attend and open to AFP members, prospective members, and guests.


Major Gifts affinity group

Demystifying Fundraising for Staff and Volunteers

Date: April 22, 2025

Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Location: Zoom

Facilitator: Raymond M. Davis, MSL, CFRE, Associate Director of Major Gifts Advancement & Alumni Relations, College of Humanities and Social Sciences,
George Mason University


Seasoned professionals affinity group

Highlighting challenges for those who’ve been in fundraising for 10+ years.

Topic: Organizational Check-Up Resource with special guest
Kevin Dean, CEO at Tennessee Nonprofit Network

Date: February 25, 2025

Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CST

Location: Zoom

Facilitator: Judi North, M.Ed., M.S.


New(ISH) Fundraisers affinity group

Insightful discussions on challenges, trade insights, effective management, and more, for those with less than 5 years of fundraising experience.

Date: Next Meeting TBD

Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Location: Zoom

Facilitators: Chris Stenstrom, Grant Writer & Development Consultant at The Frist Museum & Sky Coakley, Individual Giving Manager at PENCIL