Name: January 15, 2026 AFP on the Peninsula- Information Session
Start: 2026-01-15T11:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-01-15T13:00:00-05:00
Location: Virginia Peninsula Community College - Peninsula Workforce Development Center

Join us at the Virginia Peninsula Community College to learn about the Association of Fundraising Professionals
About this Event

AFP on the Peninsula Information Session

Date: Thursday, January 15, 2026

Time: 11:00 am

Location: Virginia Peninsula Community College, Peninsula Workforce Development Center, 600 Butler Farm Road, Hampton, VA 23666, We will meet in Room 1117 (Community Classroom)

Cost: FREE; if you’d like to join us for the Program and Lunch as well, $20

Register by Tuesday, January 13th

Please come learn about the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) Hampton Roads Chapter

All are invited to a FREE information session at 11am to learn about all the resources available through AFP and the benefits of membership. We welcome you to stay for our Program and lunch which will follow for a Peninsula discounted rate of $20.

Agenda:

11:00 am- Information Session

11:30 am- Networking

Noon- 1:00 pm- Program and Lunch

Topic: Using Artificial Intelligence in Fundraising; A Practical Integration of AI into Autonomous Fundraising Systems

Speakers: Matthew Lambert and Meaghan Columbo (both from William and Mary)

About the Program:

As technology rapidly evolves, so do the tools available to today’s fundraising professionals. In this informative session, Matthew Lambert, Senior Vice President for University Advancement, and Meghan Palombo, Associate Vice President of Annual Giving and Philanthropic Engagement, from William & Mary will share how they are integrating artificial intelligence into their autonomous fundraising systems. Attendees will gain insight into how AI is enhancing donor engagement, streamlining workflows, improving prospecting, and supporting data-driven decision-making across the advancement enterprise. This presentation will offer practical examples, lessons learned, and considerations for incorporating emerging technologies into your own fundraising strategy. Whether you’re just beginning to explore AI or looking to expand your current capabilities, this session will provide valuable perspective from a leading institution already putting these innovations into practice.