Fostering Leadership, Equity, and Joyful Giving Through Shared Reading

The AFP Nashville Book Club is a space to engage fundraising professionals in meaningful dialogue around leadership, ethics, philanthropy, and equity. Our goal is to build connection, inspire action, and center diverse voices in our sector, all through the power of a great book.

About Chapters of Change

Meeting Format

60-minute virtual Zoom sessions

Discussion prompts and reflection questions provided in advance

Participation

Open to all AFP Nashville members

Guests welcome for select sessions

Recognition for active participants (raffles, social spotlights, certificates)

Book Selection Process

Member nominations accepted quarterly via Google Form

Voting ballot shared with members – top-voted book selected

Selection emphasizes:

• AFP-aligned themes (fundraising, ethics, leadership)

• Diverse authorship and perspectives

• Practical application for fundraisers at all levels

How to Get Involved

Vote for upcoming selections

Attend our next session

Join our LinkedIn group and/or GroupMe

Earn CFRE credit (where applicable)

Volunteer as a facilitator or discussion host!

Extras & Incentives

Attendance raffles for books, AFP discounts, or branded swag

Member spotlights in newsletters & social media

Optional reflection journals (print or digital)

Questions?

Email Dr. Allison Quintanilla Plattsmier, CFRE, GPC, ACNP, CAP at allisonqplattsmier@gmail.com.