8/20/2025 - Moderated by Melissa Berliner, the panel discussion brought together an esteemed group of local philanthropic leaders:

• Phyllis “Seven” Harris, Executive Director, LGBT Community Center of Greater Cleveland
• Ginger Mlakar, Senior Vice President, Philanthropic Strategy & Growth, General Counsel, The Cleveland Foundation
• Lauren Steiner, Founder & CEO, Grants Plus

Each panelist shared their perspectives on how national trends are playing out at the local level—and how nonprofit professionals can adapt and thrive. 

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7/12/2025 - Thank you so much for joining us at the AFP IDEA Networking Mixer! We loved creating a space where small, diverse, and emerging fundraising professionals and organizations could connect, share ideas, and build new relationships. It was inspiring to see so many conversations happening and resources exchanged. We hope you walked away with a few new contacts, fresh perspectives, and a reminder that you’re not doing this work alone. We’re excited to keep the momentum going and continue building a more connected fundraising community—together.

4/8/2025 - The AFP Greater Cleveland Chapter brought together fundraising professionals, nonprofit leaders, and changemakers on Thursday, March 27th for its Fundraising Bootcamp — a morning packed with inspiration, insights, and networking at the Greater Cleveland Food Bank. With two powerhouse sessions focused on relationship-based fundraising and legislative advocacy, attendees walked away with practical tools and fresh perspectives on how to take their fundraising game to the next level.

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2/22/2025 - Over twenty (20) attendees braved the weather to gather at The Midtown Tech Hive (DigitalC) on February 20 to connect with and learn from one another. Chapter President Mary Paxton welcomed attendees and thanked them for their commitment to our profession and support of our community. This gathering was a part of AFP Greater Cleveland's monthly Third Thursday Series.

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