Greater Springfield AFP

A sincere thank you to Chad Minnick, Executive Director of Engagement and Annual Giving at Wittenberg University, for sharing his time and expertise with our AFP community.

Chad delivered a relatable, practical presentation filled with no-nonsense advice on building meaningful connections with potential donors and helping them feel genuinely excited about investing in a mission. His customer-first approach, focus on authentic engagement, and actionable suggestions provided valuable takeaways for fundraising professionals at every level.

Thank you, Chad, for reminding us that successful fundraising starts with relationships and for helping us think differently about how we engage and inspire supporters.

Thanks to the generosity of our sponsors, we’re pleased to offer a limited number of complimentary registrations for this Wednesday’s The AI Advantage, presented by Dr. Chris Prokes, Director of the Sinclair AI Excellence Institute. See the attached flyer for more information.

Email [email protected] to reserve your seat!

A special thank you to Springfield Civic Theatre, Harney & Associates-Funding & Nonprofit Experts, and Linda Gatten Butler for their support as Partner Sponsors of our upcoming workshop, The AI Advantage: Strategic Readiness for the Mission-Driven Organization!

Their partnership helps bring this important learning opportunity to life—supporting nonprofit professionals as they explore how to thoughtfully and effectively integrate AI into their work.

Join us on Wednesday, April 22 from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM at Richwood Bank (2454 N. Limestone, Springfield) or virtually via Zoom for this engaging session led by Dr. Chris Prokes of the Sinclair AI Excellence Institute. This program is also pre-approved for 3 CFRE education points.

👉 Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1984249820628?aff=oddtdtcreator

We’re grateful for these partners who are helping strengthen our community through their support of innovation and leadership! 👏

The AI Advantage: Strategic Readiness for Mission-Driven Organizations A 3-hour interactive session focused on AI fundamentals, ethics, emerging trends, and practical applications in nonprofit organizations.