Welcome to the Greater Louisville Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals!

Since 1987, AFP Greater Louisville has been bringing the non-profit community together to learn, network and help fulfill each non-profit’s mission of serving the Louisville region. 

Guests at tables at AFP Greater Louisville event
AFP Greater Louisville members talking at table

AFP Greater Louisville holds chapter meetings and programs the fourth Thursday of the month. In 2025, we are excited to continue to offer these meetings for FREE to AFP members.

We invite and encourage guests to join each month’s meeting.

A Welcome from our 2026 Chapter President:

Welcome to the AFP Greater Louisville Chapter! For almost 40 years, our chapter has supported the fundraising community throughout Louisville. As fundraisers and change makers, we recognize the impact that is made all across this community. We know that the current landscape of fundraising is challenging and competitive, as funders are overwhelmed with ongoing pressures and never ending asks for support.  The need to fulfill fundraising goals that in many cases keeps doors of some non-profits open, can be overwhelming, transformative and never ending.

I share in the pride all fundraisers feel in making a huge difference in the community through our work – work that is celebrated and supported by AFP. That’s why AFP pledges to be a resource for fundraising professionals in our community by providing insightful programming, professional connections through our monthly chapter meetings, special events and national AFP membership.  We invite you to be a part of our mission by attending our meetings and gaining support for the work you do.

Whether you are already a member - or thinking about joining us - the information shared by our fundraising experts can be beneficial to your career goals. Our Louisville Chapter will continue to provide scholarships that offer support and mentorship to those wishing to engage and enhance their skills and networking opportunities. Please reach out to us via our website or send an email message to our Membership Chair, Judith Youngblood

Let’s continue to uplift our community through fundraising!

Von Purdy

Vice President of Advancement, Community & Corporate Engagement

Simmons College of Kentucky

Join our Community of Greater Louisville-Area Fundraisers

If you're not already a member of AFP, we invite you to join! With your membership, you will enjoy a wealth of career-building programs, educational resources, networking opportunities and exclusive member discounts.

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Upcoming Events

Chapter Meetings are typically held the 4th Thursday of the month. Please check our social media pages for up-to-date meeting information.

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Career Opportunities

To add a job listing to the AFP Greater Louisville site, please email job description, salary range, and application instructions to afpgreaterlouisville@gmail.com.

Thank You to our Chapter Sponsors

To learn more about sponsorship opportunities, contact us at afpgreaterlouisville@gmail.com.