Presented by Association of Fundraising Professionals Greater Polk County Chapter, Inc

May 2026 Monthly Chapter Meeting

Registration ends Monday, 05/11/2026 5:00pm EDT

About This Event

Strengthen your donor relationships and elevate your fundraising strategy at the AFP Greater Polk County May Monthly Chapter Meeting! Join us on May 13, 2026, from 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. in the United Way of Central Florida Executive Boardroom for an engaging lunch and learn focused on strategic stewardship.

This month’s featured speaker is Stacy Williams, CFRE. She is a respected leader in philanthropy, a BoardSource‑certified governance consultant and a founding member of the AFP Greater Polk County Chapter. With extensive experience in fundraising strategy, prospect management, stewardship systems and capital campaigns, Stacy brings a wealth of practical expertise and a deep commitment to strengthening our sector.

Designing a Strategic Stewardship Plan That Builds Trust and Increases Retention
In this session, you’ll explore how intentional stewardship can deepen donor trust, enhance relationships, and significantly improve retention. Stacy will walk you through the core components of a strong stewardship plan, including donor segmentation, designing meaningful touchpoints, and communicating impact in ways that resonate. Whether you’re building a stewardship strategy from scratch or refining what you already have, you’ll leave with clear, actionable steps you can start using right away.

In-person registration includes Lunch.

About This Event

Strengthen your donor relationships and elevate your fundraising strategy at the AFP Greater Polk County May Monthly Chapter Meeting! Join us on May 13, 2026, from 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. in the United Way of Central Florida Executive Boardroom for an engaging lunch and learn focused on strategic stewardship.

This month’s featured speaker is Stacy Williams, CFRE. She is a respected leader in philanthropy, a BoardSource‑certified governance consultant and a founding member of the AFP Greater Polk County Chapter. With extensive experience in fundraising strategy, prospect management, stewardship systems and capital campaigns, Stacy brings a wealth of practical expertise and a deep commitment to strengthening our sector.

Designing a Strategic Stewardship Plan That Builds Trust and Increases Retention
In this session, you’ll explore how intentional stewardship can deepen donor trust, enhance relationships, and significantly improve retention. Stacy will walk you through the core components of a strong stewardship plan, including donor segmentation, designing meaningful touchpoints, and communicating impact in ways that resonate. Whether you’re building a stewardship strategy from scratch or refining what you already have, you’ll leave with clear, actionable steps you can start using right away.

In-person registration includes Lunch.

Getting There

United Way of Central Florida - Executive Boardroom
5605 US-98
Lakeland, Florida 33812
United States