2025
Sponsorship Opportunities
The Association of Fundraising Professionals
Colorado Chapter is a membership organization that advances philanthropy in our region by creating opportunities for fundraising professionals to network, grow professionally, and advance our field.
Welcoming over 250 members in our region from every nonprofit sector, the AFP Colorado Chapter embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are honored to stand with our colleagues and those in the community who are fighting systemic injustice, and we are committed to doing our part to listen, learn, and advance equality for all.
AFP programming and membership allow fundraisers to continue learning and growing, positively impacting the missions of so many nonprofits in our communities.
AFP Colorado Chapter Programs
Sponsorship details below
Local celebration of National Philanthropy Day to honor outstanding professionals, volunteers, funders, donors, and businesses
Annual fall conference called the Rocky Mountain Philanthropy Institute (RMPI) providing networking opportunities, leading-edge plenary sessions, and thought-provoking workshops
Regular Education Sessions (offered in person and virtual as appropriate) addressing current and relevant topics presented by diverse and experienced leading experts
Monthly informal Coffee Chat gatherings to meet, learn about timely topics related to fundraising, and talk with colleagues at other nonprofits
Job Postings on the chapter job board with required ethical practices and salary ranges
Mentoring Program that pairs those newer to the field with experienced fundraising professionals contributing to the ongoing strength and success of the sector
Weekly Thursday Thoughts electronic newsletter available both to members and nonmembers, sharing resources, information, and inspiration
These programs are only possible with the investment of our sponsors, who are committed to furthering education and philanthropy across Colorado. Every program has an associated sponsorship opportunity and multiple levels of support available, so sponsors can pick and choose the right visibility and benefits to meet their budget and goals.
Our sponsors make a difference in the lives of fundraisers and the missions they serve to sustain philanthropy in Colorado. Thank you for joining us!
National Philanthropy Day
For more than 30 years, National Philanthropy Day (NPD) has recognized the important work of Colorado’s giving community, highlighting outstanding individuals and organizations from communities throughout our state. Gathering to celebrate philanthropy never fails to inspire and rejuvenate the nonprofit community in Colorado.
We will have the opportunity to learn how individuals, organizations, and businesses across Colorado are creating a kinder, more sustainable, and just world. We will connect with other change-makers who care about philanthropy and our vibrant nonprofit sector. We will celebrate award winners and honorees and the difference philanthropy makes in Colorado and the world. The event typically sells out at 700 attendees.
On November 6, 2025, we will hold NPD in person at the Seawell Ballroom at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts. Our sponsors can be confident that supporting NPD will lead to meaningful recognition among the Colorado nonprofit community. We invite you to support and celebrate those who uplift philanthropy around our state.
Sponsorship Opportunities – Benefits to You and Your Company
We have event sponsorship opportunities available (listed on the next page) for those who wish to join these leaders in supporting and celebrating philanthropy.
Exclusive NPD Sponsorships
We have many loyal sponsors who come back year after year to support NPD with exclusive sponsorships. However, we are open to creating exclusive sponsorship opportunities. If your company is interested, please reach out with inquiries.
Logo showcased in PowerPoint presentation, event program, and digital marketing materials
Rolling banner recognition on AFP Colorado Chapter website for 6 weeks
Logo recognition in all event emails
Recognition on all NPD social media managed by AFP Colorado Chapter
In-Person Event Tickets/Tables* (Gold sponsors get premium room placement)
Large ad (626 x 230 pixels) in the electronic AFP newsletter, Thursday Thoughts, with a link to your website
Recognition at one Education Session or Coffee Chat session during 2025
Invitation to In-person VIP reception
Verbal recognition during the event and prominent logo placement in all materials
*Nonprofit direct-service organizations wishing to sponsor NPD receive reduced sponsorship pricing: Gold $5,000; Silver $2,500, Bronze $1,500.
For inquiries or questions, please contact AFP Colorado Executive Director: DeAnn Acosta - deann@afpcc.org 720.234.1050
Rocky Mountain Philanthropy Institute
Rocky Mountain Philanthropy Institute (RMPI) is AFP Colorado Chapter’s annual fall conference dedicated to bringing Colorado Fundraising Professionals and nonprofit leaders and learners together to grow, network, and rejuvenate.
RMPI 2025 will be an action-packed conference filled with professional development and networking. The event will take place on October 3, 2025, at UCAR in Boulder The program will include a keynote speaker and breakfast, multiple education sessions, a networking lunch, and happy hour.
This year’s conference will provide both veteran and new nonprofit professionals with the opportunity to hone their fundraising skills, network, and set intentions for a postpandemic era in which a world of possibility lies ahead. We believe our industry has the opportunity to lead the charge in embracing change and setting a purposeful and inclusive path forward.
As a sponsor, you can support the professional development of front-line fundraisers – the people who make our region’s nonprofits tick. We will promote your brand presence to nonprofit decision-makers from Colorado and the Rocky Mountain Region. You will also have the opportunity to build new relationships with fundraisers through small-group interactions.
In our chapter efforts to improve equity and access, we now recognize the importance of paying our speakers. Your sponsorship directly supports honorariums for top-notch workshop session speakers at the conference. We are committed to assembling an inclusive line-up of speakers representing various perspectives and insights. Selected speakers will receive an honorarium, free conference registration, and the opportunity to engage directly with AFP members, thanks to your support.
Check out our sponsorship opportunities on the next page.
Recognition on all RMPI social media managed by AFP Colorado Chapter, logo with link on one advance and one follow-up email to conference attendees, logo with link on RMPI page of AFPCC website, logo on e-program
Vendor table in central location to maximize access to all conference participants
Pre-recorded ad (provided by you) during conference or live presentation during lunch*
3-minute Branded Breakout Room: You can use this time to demonstrate your product, offer giveaways, and network directly with fundraising professionals*
Large ad (626 x 230 pixels) in the electronic AFP newsletter, Thursday Thoughts, with a link to your website*
Recognition at one Education Session or Coffee Chat session during 2025
Exclusive host and recognition of the Keynote – includes verbal recognition, logo, and opportunity to welcome guests during the keynote address
Most prominent logo placement in all materials
*In the event that professional development opportunities are more appealing than name/logo recognition, all of these benefits can be traded for additional conference registrations instead (5 more for Gold, 3 more for Silver, 2 more for Bronze)
RMPI Scholarship Sponsor
$1,000
This sponsorship directly supports scholarship recipients from across Colorado. AFP Colorado Chapter will select recipients based on need. Recipients will be asked to contribute only $15 towards their conference registration fee. Associated sponsorship benefits include all Exhibitor benefits, plus:
● 30-second pre-recorded ad (provided by you) during conference OR 1-minute presentation during conference
For inquiries or questions, please contact AFP Colorado Executive Director: DeAnn Acosta - deann@afpcc.org - 720.234.1050
Education Sessions
AFP Colorado Chapter offers educational programs several times each year. In our chapter efforts to improve equity and access, we now recognize the importance of paying our speakers. To that end, Education Session Sponsorships will also directly support honorariums for these exceptional speakers.
Programs planned for 2025 will include virtual and in-person sessions in various formats and settings to meet the needs of our members. Whether the session is a breakfast, luncheon, webinar, or brown bag that takes place in person, outdoors, or over Zoom, the benefits remain consistent.
Education Session Sponsorship (Exclusive)
$500 per session Virtual or in-person sessions in various formats and settings
Benefits include:
● Exclusive recognition as the only sponsor for the session
● Name and company logo on one stand-alone marketing email
● Name and company logo in at least two Thursday Thoughts emails promoting the session
● Name, company logo, and link on the AFP Colorado website education page
● Opportunity to make introductory remarks at the start of session (2-3 minutes)
● Promotional materials at the registration table or emailed to attendees
● Complimentary Attendees: 2 for in-person sessions and 6 for virtual sessions
Note: This is also a benefit for some of our RMPI and NPD Event sponsors. See pages 5 and 7 for sponsorship opportunities.
For inquiries or questions, please contact AFP Colorado Executive Director: DeAnn Acosta - deann@afpcc.org - 720.234.1050
AFP Book Club – New in 2025
Launching in January 2025, AFP Book Club is the fundraiser’s golden ticket to transforming into a nonprofit professional of the future!
Are you a nonprofit fundraiser eager to understand the profound impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on our world? Do you want to lead your organization with ethical technology use?
This book club is your perfect companion! Join us on this exciting journey to become leaders in ethical AI use within the nonprofit sector. Let's explore "Unmasking AI" together and pave the way for a brighter, more equitable future!
AFP Colorado is seeking a sponsor to cover the cost of the materials for all participants in its first-ever book club. By sourcing the books directly from Matter Bookstore, a Black and womanowned local bookstore, AFP can provide all participants (30 individuals) with the materials they need to be a valuable and impactful member of book club. The support of our exclusive resource sponsor will allow for the book club to remain financially accessible to more nonprofit professionals. For inquiries or questions, please contact AFP Colorado Executive Director: DeAnn Acosta - deann@afpcc.org - 720.234.1050
Resource Sponsorship (Exclusive)
$1,000 for Unmasking AI Book Club
Coffee Chat
Coffee Chat is an informal gathering for nonprofit fundraising professionals. Anyone with fundraising duties in their job description or an interest in breaking into the field of nonprofit fundraising is welcome to attend. Coffee Chat is free to attend, and AFP membership is not required.
Held the second Tuesday of every month, Coffee Chat has two common formats. One format features a speaker who briefly presents on a topic of interest to those in attendance and then engages them in conversation about what was learned. The second format is an organic conversation about fundraising best practices. Fundraising professionals share what is on their minds and get input from the group on current roadblocks or struggles.
Monthly Sponsorship
• $250 per Coffee Chat Session
• Name and company logo on Coffee Chat reminder email
Annual Sponsorship (Exclusive)
• Verbal recognition during Coffee Chat $2,000 per year
• Name and company logo on all Coffee Chat reminder emails
• Verbal recognition during all Coffee Chats For inquiries or questions, please contact AFP Colorado Executive Director: DeAnn Acosta - deann@afpcc.org - 720.234.1050
Job Postings
Job postings are routinely the most clicked link within our electronic newsletters, and our Chapter Job Center is one of the most popular pages on our website. Postings can be sent to AFP Colorado Chapter (AFPCC) members as a stand-alone email and/or within the weekly Thursday Thoughts newsletter. The position will also be posted on the Chapter Job Center website page for one month. Job postings must include a pay range and a complete listing of benefits. They may not include references to percentage-based compensation, donor/prospect information sharing, or discrimination per federal employment guidelines.
AFP Members
$90 each for immediate posting
$65 each for posting in Thursday Thoughts
Includes AFPCC website posting for 1 month
Non-members
$140 each for immediate posting
$115 each for posting in Thursday Thoughts
Includes AFPCC website posting for 1 month
Job Posting Sponsor
$1,500 per year
As the exclusive Job Posting Sponsor, your name and company logo will appear in Thursday Thoughts with every job posting. Your name and company logo with a hyperlink to your website will also appear within every stand-alone job posting email sent out for one year.
For inquiries or questions, please contact AFP Colorado Executive Director: DeAnn Acosta - deann@afpcc.org - 720.234.1050
Mentoring Program
The AFP Colorado Chapter realizes the importance of developing and maintaining strong fundraising professionals for the continued success of the nonprofit sector. The mentoring program is a benefit of membership. It engages new or early-career professionals as mentees by providing a transfer of knowledge and professional development through a structured relationship with an experienced professional mentor. The mentoring program intends to incorporate AFP Colorado Chapter efforts to create an inclusive and accessible environment for all AFP members who identify as diverse voices and segments, including potential mentees and mentors.
Mentoring Program Sponsorship
$500 (stand-alone sponsorship)
$250 (when added on to Rocky Mountain Philanthropy Institute Sponsorship)
Sponsors can extend the mentoring program's benefits by underwriting the cost for engaged mentees to attend educational sessions and our fall conference, Rocky Mountain Philanthropy Institute (RMPI). Each sponsorship will cover the cost for two mentees to attend an education session and RMPI. This opportunity will only be provided to mentees already engaged in other AFP programs and, through these efforts, show that they intend to make the most of their membership.
Mentoring Sponsorship Benefits:
• Printed recognition in one Thursday Thoughts e-newsletter
• Printed and verbal recognition at kick-off and celebration events
For inquiries or questions, please contact AFP Colorado Executive Director: DeAnn Acosta - deann@afpcc.org - 720.234.1050
Thursday Thoughts
Our weekly electronic newsletter is sent to approximately 250 AFP Colorado Chapter members and an additional 900+ individuals who have signed up to receive it—many of them fundraising professionals or individuals who work for nonprofits.
Advertising is available on a first-come, first-served basis, with a maximum of two ads per issue. Electronic artwork is due no later than Tuesday at noon prior to publication on Thursday and must be submitted as a JPG file.
Small Advertisement
$50/week or $150 for 4 weeks (same ad)
626 x 115 pixels
Includes hyperlink to your website
Large Advertisement
$100/week or $300 for 4 weeks (same ad) 626 x 230 pixels
Includes hyperlink to your website
Please note that Thursday Thoughts advertisements can be purchased individually or in groups and may be provided as a benefit to other sponsorship opportunities.
Thursday Thoughts Sponsor
$2,500 per year
Gain year-round visibility for your company with the Annual Thursday Thoughts Sponsorship.
Here’s what’s included:
• Weekly Branding: Your company name and logo are featured in every weekly newsletter for a year.
• Ad Placements: Six large ads to showcase your message, scheduled at your convenience throughout the year.
• Partner Emails: Two dedicated email campaigns sent to a growing community of 1,200 AFP Colorado Chapter members and subscribers.
Maximize your exposure with this comprehensive sponsorship opportunity!
For inquiries or questions, please contact AFP Colorado Executive Director: DeAnn Acosta - deann@afpcc.org - 720.234.1050
Customized sponsorship packages are available. If you don’t see what you’re looking for, let’s talk about your sponsorship goals and how we can help.
For inquiries or questions, please contact AFP Colorado Executive Director:
DeAnn Acosta deann@afpcc.org 720.234.1050 Or Sponsorship VP Faustine Curry FCurry@voacolorado.org 903-575-8368