AFP LA, North Louisiana Chapter

History: The North Louisiana Chapter was founded in 1989, and is based in Shreveport, Louisiana.  The chapter serves nearly 40 members.  The chapter hosts monthly educational opportunities for development professionals.  I addition, members facilitate community awareness regarding ethical philanthropy, and sponsors National Philanthropy Day, which recognizes outstanding contributions by community members.  For more information about membership, please contact our membership chair at afpnorthlouisiana@gmail.com. 

Areas serviced by chapter: Shreveport, Bossier, Ruston, Monroe, Minden, Alexandria, Natchitoches and their surrounding communities. 

Membership benefits:

• Invitations to Monthly Educational Meetings and Workshops
• Scholarships
• Job Opportunity Notices
• Discounts
• AFP Global Magazine
• Mentoring Program
• Fundraising Data & Research
• AFP Global Members Only Directory

Meetings:
Meetings are held 10 times a year on the second Wednesday each month.  Meeting locations rotate each month and are hosted at AFP member's nonprofits. There is no meeting in July or December, but socials are held those months.

To find out more about the local chapter, please visit our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/AFPNLA.  To receive chapter emails about meetings, updates, job opportunities and events please contact Sara Ardis at sardis@sbrescue.com.