irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $111KGENERAL PROGRAM - THE CHAPTER OFFERS A YEAR-ROUND SERIES OF EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS, PRESENTATIONS, AND NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES TO PROMOTE THE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF OUR MEMBERS AND OTHER FUNDRAISING PROFESSIONALS IN THE GREATER NEW YORK AREA. THE CHAPTER'S ANNUAL MEETING, ATTENDED BY APPROXIMATELY 200 IN JANUARY, IS A STATE OF THE INDUSTRY EVENT WITH A PANEL OF EXPERTS SHARING INSIGHTS FOR THE COMING YEAR. THE PROFESSIONAL ADVANCEMENT SERIES OF EDUCATIONAL EVENTS ATTRACTS FUNDRAISERS AND CONSULTANTS TO THE INDUSTRY FOR MORNING SESSIONS APPROXIMATELY 8X/YEAR. THE EMERGING LEADERS GROUP OFFERS NETWORKING EVENTS THAT FACILITATE CONNECTIONS BETWEEN THOSE NEW TO THE PROFESSION AND THOSE WITH MORE EXPERTISE AND EXPERIENCE FOR THE BENEFIT OF ALL.
named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Emerging Leaders Collaborative
Program providing networking, professional development, and engagement opportunities for new fundraisers in the New York City area
Fundraising Day in New York (FRDNY)
Annual full-day conference in June at the Marriott Marquis with educational tracks, career services, and networking for over 1,000 attendees
Mentorship Program
Structured program connecting experienced fundraising professionals with mentees for guidance, career development, and skill building
National Philanthropy Day
Annual event in November celebrating philanthropy, including awards and recognition of outstanding contributions to charitable causes
Professional Advancement Series
Year-round educational workshops and presentations held approximately eight times per year for fundraising professionals
activities · 9 groups
What they do
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Professional Development for Fundraising and Philanthropy Practitioners 4 activities
- Hosts panel sessions and workshops connecting professionals with expertsOrganizes panel sessions and expert-led workshops on topics such as grantmaking, personal branding, and current industry challenges to foster learning and networking among fundraising professionals.
- Offers year-round educational workshops and professional advancement programsProvides a continuous series of educational workshops, panel sessions, and professional advancement events, including an annual Professional Advancement Series of eight morning educational sessions, to support fundraising professionals in the greater New York area.
- Organizes annual and spring symposia on fundraising fundamentals and major giftsHosts the annual Fundraising Fundamentals Symposium and a spring symposium focused on best practices in major gifts, providing targeted training and professional development opportunities for fundraising professionals.
- Plans and delivers conference programming with educational sessions and tracksPlans and produces conference programs featuring educational panel sessions, workshops, roundtables, and lightning talks, including content eligible for CFRE credits, such as the 2026 conference and virtual PhilanthroCon in 2021.
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Industry Advocacy and Regulatory Engagement 1 activity
- Coordinates advocacy responses on legislative and regulatory issues affecting fundraisingCoordinates advocacy efforts across New York State AFP chapters in response to legislative and regulatory changes affecting fundraising, and collaborates on public policy initiatives to support the profession.
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Professional Conference & Symposium Organization 1 activity
- Hosts Fundraising Day in New York, the largest one-day conference on philanthropic topicsOrganizes and hosts Fundraising Day in New York, recognized as the largest one-day conference in the world focused on philanthropy, attracting over 1,000 fundraising professionals and nonprofit representatives annually.
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Organizational DEI Capacity Building 1 activity
- Implements diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives across chapter programsImplements a chapter-wide diversity and inclusion plan by recruiting inclusive volunteers and integrating equity practices into leadership, programs, and communications to advance IDEA principles.
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Mentorship and Professional Development Programs 1 activity
- Operates a mentorship program for fundraising professionalsRuns a structured mentorship program that includes recruiting mentors and mentees, facilitating matches, and monitoring engagement to support professional growth and engagement within the fundraising community.
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Regional Chapter Network Support 1 activity
- Operates a partner program connecting organizations with NYC-metro nonprofitsRuns a partnership program that links partner organizations with access to over 9,000 nonprofit institutions in the New York City metropolitan area to support collaboration and resource sharing.
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Industry and Community Recognition Awards 1 activity
- Plans and hosts National Philanthropy Day eventOrganizes an annual National Philanthropy Day event each November to recognize and celebrate achievements in philanthropy within the New York City region.
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Digital Communications and Content Management 1 activity
- Produces communications and digital content for members and the publicProduces electronic newsletters, manages social media content, and maintains the chapter’s website to communicate with members and the public, ensuring consistent outreach and engagement.
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Professional Networking Events 1 activity
- Strengthens professional engagement and community-building in the NYC fundraising sectorStrengthens connections within the New York City fundraising community through outreach strategies, year-round events, and engagement measurement to support professional development and chapter involvement.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$780K
Contributions & grants$22K3%
Program service revenue$753K97%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$6K
expenses
Total expenses$751K
Program expenses87%
Admin / overhead13%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$540K
Cash$514K
Investments$0
Liabilities$42K
Net assets$498K
Liquid reserves8.2 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +7.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 25
- ADAM DOYNO — DIRECTOR
- ANNE TOWNSEND REHKOPF — DIRECTOR
- CARMEL NAPOLITANO — DIRECTOR
- CJ ORR — DIRECTOR
- CRAIG SHELLEY — PRESIDENT
- CRYSTAL FIELDS-SAM — DIRECTOR
- DAVID LANGTON — DIRECTOR
- DAVID SMITH — DIRECTOR
- DEE DEE MOZELESKI — DIRECTOR
- DR PAZIT LEVITAN — DIRECTOR
- ELIZABETH ABEL — DIRECTOR
- ERICA JOY WEST — DIRECTOR
- GARY WEINBERG — DIRECTOR
- JANE MCINTOSH — DIRECTOR
- JENNIFER MOORE — TREASURER
- JILL SCIBILIA — IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT
- JONAH NIGH — PRESIDENT-ELECT
- KATHRYN VAN SICKLE — DIRECTOR
- LEAH HEISTER BURTON — DIRECTOR
- LUCRETIA GILBERT — DIRECTOR
- M ANGEL FLORES — SECRETARY
- MARGARET HOLMAN — DIRECTOR
- MELANIE BUHRMASTER — DIRECTOR
- MELISSA GOMEZ — DIRECTOR
- MINDEE BARHAM — DIRECTOR
relationships · 25
Who they work with
- AFP-NYC Board of Directors Government — Adopted the IDEA resolution and definitions
- ART + Strategy Partner — Anne Rehkopf Townsend, Director on the board, is Principal at ART + Strategy
- ASSOCIATION OF FUNDRAISING PROFESSIONALS Network — Local chapter of the national Association of Fundraising Professionals, hosting events under its umbrella.
- Association of Fundraising Professionals Network — AFP-NYC is a chapter of the global Association of Fundraising Professionals.
- Association of Fundraising Professionals Network — AFP-NYC is the founding chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals.
- Association of Fundraising Professionals Partner — AFP-NYC is the founding chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP).
- CUNY School of Public Health Foundation Partner — Adam M. Doyno, Director on the board, is Executive Director and Chief Development Officer at CUNY School of Public Health Foundation
- Columbia University Partner — Leah Burke, Director on the board, is Executive Director of Development at Columbia University's Climate School
- Election Year Fundraising: Insights and Strategies Partner — Co-hosts webinars with Election Year Fundraising on political context and donor engagement.
- Feed the Content Beast Partner — Co-hosts webinars with Feed the Content Beast to support fundraising professionals.
- Fiver Children's Foundation Partner — Melissa Gomez, Director on the board, is Senior Director of Development at Fiver Children's Foundation
- GoFundMe PRO Partner — Happy Hour sponsor of Fundraising Day New York.
- KIPP Foundation Partner — Pedro P. Govantes, Director on the board, is Vice President of Development, Individual Giving at KIPP Foundation
- Kindsight Partner — Breakfast and Coffee sponsor of Fundraising Day New York.
- Marriott Marquis Partner — Venue partner for the chapter's annual full-day event serving over 1,000 attendees.
- Mount Sinai Health System Partner — Roshma Azeem, Director on the board, is VP Development & Sr. Chief Development Officer at Mount Sinai Health System
- New York Hall of Science Partner — Sergio Furman, Director on the board, is Chief Advancement Officer at New York Hall of Science
- New York State AFP chapters Network — Coordinates with other New York State AFP chapters on responses to legislative and regulatory changes affecting fundraising.
- Orr Group Partner — Adam Glick and CJ Orr, both Directors on the board, hold leadership roles at Orr Group
- Orr Group Partner — Keynote sponsor of Fundraising Day New York.
- Ronald McDonald House of New York Partner — Lucretia Gilbert, Director on the board, is President and CEO of Ronald McDonald House of New York
- Schultz Williams Partner — Happy Hour and Water sponsor of Fundraising Day New York.
- Sharer Strategies Partner — Susan Sharer, Director on the board, is Founder & Principal at Sharer Strategies
- The City College of New York Partner — Dee Dee Mozeleski, Director on the board, is Sr. Vice President and Exec. Director & Senior Advisor to the President at The City College of New York and the Foundation for City College
- The Courage to Fundraise Partner — Co-hosts webinars with The Courage to Fundraise on the values and purpose of fundraising.
strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Capacity Building Through Professional Developmentmethodology: capacity_building_through_professional_developmentBy providing education, training, mentoring, research, credentialing, and advocacy, we strengthen the ability of individuals and organizations to practice ethical and effective fundraising, because a skilled and knowledgeable workforce improves philanthropic outcomes and sector-wide effectiveness.
- Inclusive Governance and Equity Integrationmethodology: institutional-equity-integrationBy embedding diversity, equity, inclusion, and access (DEIA) principles into leadership structures, programming, and cross-committee collaboration, we advance dignity and respect in the fundraising profession, because systemic inequities are best addressed through institutionalized, participatory governance models that empower marginalized voices.
- Peer and Mentor-Based Professional Network Buildingmethodology: professional-network-buildingBy connecting early-career fundraisers with experienced practitioners and peer networks through structured events and community-based programming, we foster long-term professional engagement and growth, because relational learning and mentorship increase retention, skill development, and sector cohesion.
- Strategic Engagement and Outreachmethodology: strategic-engagement-outreachBy refining outreach messaging and implementing targeted strategies for members and non-members, we increase participation in chapter activities, because tailored communication improves relevance and lowers barriers to engagement.