Welcome to the Association of Fundraising Professionals Calgary
Whether you are new to the fundraising profession or a seasoned professional, a volunteer involved in the philanthropic process, or want to learn more about getting involved in your local chapter, the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) Calgary & Area is your go-to resource for all things relating to fundraising and the Calgary & Area nonprofit community. Please take a few minutes to explore the site to learn more about AFP Calgary and its role in the Calgary fundraising community and how you can get involved to advance your
Join us – Get engaged!
We’ve got lots of activities planned to help with professional development, networking and finding work life balance. Join us for our National Philanthropy Day Luncheon and celebrate the 2023 Generosity of Spirit Award recipients. And we will also recognize the 2023 Hazel Gillespie Community Investment Leadership Award recipient and the AFP Calgary & Area Outstanding Fundraising Professional and the Outstanding New Fundraising Professional
Meet our 2023 Honourees

Outstanding Philanthropic Family
Valentine Family
nominated by St. Mary’s University & Inn from the Cold
Outstanding Philanthropic Youth
Aiden Ludwig
nominated by Women in Need Society
Outstanding Philanthropic Group
Calgary Flames Foundation
nominated by Kids Cancer Care & Brown Bagging for Kids
Doc Seaman Individual Philanthropist
Barbara Ann Palmer
nominated by Discovery House & Alberta Ballet
Outstanding Philanthropic Small Business
Wee Wild Ones
nominated by Children’s Cottage Society
Lifetime Achievement Philanthropist
Esmail Bharwani
nominated by Athabasca University & Bow Valley College

We are grateful to those sponsors who supported our Generosity of Spirit Awards Reception

Our Generosity of Spirit Awards Reception was hosted by Ovintiv and our fabulous fete was sponsored by Global Philanthropic Canada


Please note that AFP Calgary & Area Chapter recognized that there are times when a registrant for an AFP Calgary & Area conference, program or course may need to make a change of plans. Click on the link below to review our Refund & Cancellation policy which applies to registration at all our events
Important Dates:
Coffee & Conversation with Brent Barootes – September 29th at Phil & Sebastian’s Chinnok Centre
National Philanthropy Day Luncheon, November 15, 2023 at the Palomino Room, Calgary Stampede
Thank you to our Partners


Host Sponsor – Coffee & Conversation
Thank you to the Glenbow Museum at the Edison for the taping of the GOS Videos


WHAT’S NEW
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