Chapter Leadership

About Us

The Association of Fundraising Professionals Massachusetts Chapter (AFP MA) founded in 1967, is based in Boston. We empower individuals and organizations to engage in ethical fundraising through professional education, networking, research, and advocacy.

We aim to be the region’s leading organization promoting the well-being and best practices of the fundraising profession, supporting fundraisers across all nonprofit categories, levels of experience, and sectors.

AFP Massachusetts is the go-to organization for connecting with peers, staying current on best practices, and accessing workshops and publications that help advance your organization’s fundraising success.

AFP Massachusetts Board of Directors 2026

Executive Committee

President
David W. Brown
VP of Communications & Development
Vinfen

President-Elect; 
VP, Professional Development
Robert Ayles
Director, Principal Gifts
School of Arts & Sciences, Tufts University

Immediate Past President
Melissa Cording
Chief Philanthropy Officer
Women's Lunch Place

Treasurer
Sharon Navarro, CFRE
Executive Director
Acknowledge Alliance School-Based Services

VP, Administration;
Cummings-AFP Fellowship Chair

Kelsey Petersen
Major Gift Officer
American Ancestors

VP, Membership
Chris Henry
Leadership Gift Officer 
Wentworth Institute of Technology

VP, Sponsorship
Allison Mitchell
Major Gifts Officer
City Year Greater Boston

Directors at Large

Massachusetts Gives Awards Co-Chair
Jonathan Allen
Co-founder & Director of Development
Leadership Brainery

Jyothsna Buddharaju
Founder & Principal
Buddha Philanthropy

IDEA Co-Chair; Massachusetts Gives Awards Co-Chair
Dominique Calixte, MS
Leadership Giving Officer
The Boston Foundation

Jackie Gerhold Martocchio
Chief Development Officer
New England Conservatory

Patrick Gotham
Senior Vice President 
CCS Fundraising

Maureen Huminik
Vice President & Managing Partner
Lindauer Global

Tyrone Latin
Director of Major Gifts and Campaign
Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital

Mary McGloine
Senior Director, Principal & Major Gifts
Boston Children's Hospital Trust

Joy McKee, ACFRE
Asst. Dean for Development and Alumni Relations
Boston University

Mike Nagel
Chief Strategy & Growth Officer
Catalyst Campaign Partners

IDEA Co-Chair
Gloria Namugaya
Leadership Gifts Director
Treehouse Foundation

O'Neil Outar
Chief Advancement Officer
The Greater Boston Food Bank

Paula Sakey
Executive Director
Boston Public Library Fund

Danny Tao
Director of Development
Boston Trinity Academy

Lisa Vuona
Managing Partner
Boyden Boston

Joann Yung
Chief Development Officer
Boston Chinatown Neighborhood Center (BCNC)

Board Nominations

Do you know someone who would be a great fit for the AFP MA Board of Directors? Nominate them here.