AFP CA, Greater Los Angeles Chapter Event — FORGE Forward: Building Stronger Fundraising Communities in Changing Times

June 30, 2026 | 9:00 - 10:00 a.m.

FORGE Forward: Building Stronger Fundraising Communities in Changing Times

As nonprofits and businesses navigate an increasingly complex environment marked by funding reductions, economic uncertainty, workforce challenges, and growing community needs, the ability to stay connected, collaborative, and focused has never been more important. Fundraising professionals are being called upon to lead with resilience while fostering workplaces and professional networks that attract, engage, and retain talent.

Join Jackson Lee Davis, IV, Vice President of Culture and Belonging at AFP, for an inspiring presentation introducing FORGE, a framework designed to elevate the fundraising profession through shared language, collective accountability, and stronger professional connections.

Drawing on more than 20 years of leadership experience across both corporate and nonprofit sectors, including roles at MassMutual, Meta, ESPN, and Fannie Mae, Jackson will share how AFP’s FORGE framework helps create cultures where fundraising professionals can thrive. Grounded in the principles of Fairness, Openness, Respect, Grace, and Empathy, FORGE provides practical tools for strengthening organizational culture, fostering belonging, expanding professional networks, and supporting the recruitment and retention of fundraising talent.

In a time when collaboration and adaptability are essential for success, this timely conversation will explore how embracing FORGE can help fundraising professionals navigate change, build stronger relationships, and create the conditions for both individual and organizational impact.

Come prepared to be energized, challenged, and inspired as we explore how FORGE can help shape a stronger, more connected future for the fundraising profession.