Welcome to the AFP Greater New Orleans Chapter Website!

Welcome to the Association of Fundraising Professionals, Greater New Orleans Chapter! My name is Natasha Walker, CAP®, and I am honored to serve as the 2025 Chapter President. At AFP, we are dedicated to fostering a culture of philanthropy, collaboration, and knowledge sharing. Our mission is to elevate the art and science of fundraising, provide valuable resources and best practices, and support your professional and personal growth as we work together to transform our community.

Our strategic goals remain at the forefront of our work, focusing on:

• Advancing Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access (IDEA)
• Delivering Meaningful Professional Development
• Increasing Community Impact
• Driving Innovation in Fundraising
• Enhancing Communication and Engagement
• Promoting Membership Growth
• Ensuring Financial Stability
• Strengthening Collaboration with Stakeholders

As a member, you’ll gain access to a variety of benefits, including monthly lunch meetings featuring top thought leaders in the industry, our dynamic Annual Fundraising Conference, the National Philanthropy Day awards ceremony, and much more.

If you’re not yet a member, we encourage you to join AFP and take full advantage of everything membership offers. I look forward to partnering with you as we strengthen our community through fundraising excellence and nonprofit leadership.

Best,
Natasha B. Walker, CAP ®
President, AFP Greater New Orleans Chapter