Holding Steady: Grounded and Centering Skills for Sustainable, Human-Centered Fundraising 

Grab your lunch and join the conversation! AFP DC's Lunch & Learn series brings fundraising professionals (and aspiring ones!) together for a mix of focused presentation and open discussion — all centered around topics chosen by YOU. 

This quarter, we're exploring Holding Steady: Grounded and Centering Skills for Sustainable, Human-Centered Fundraising — a topic that speaks directly to the heart of why we do this work. Come ready to learn, ask questions, and connect with colleagues who truly understand the field. 

This program is free for AFP DC members. Non-members will be charged a $15 fee for this event. 

Speaker: Laura S. Smith, CFRE, CMT-P, Principal, Wellbeing 

Laura Smith, CFRE, Certified Mindfulness Teacher-Professional level (CMT-P), has 30 years of nonprofit experience, including senior executive roles with government partners. A certified meditation teacher, she integrates mindfulness into leadership, fundraising and professional development Services. Mindfulness doesn’t solve everything, but it helps build pathways to calm—supporting perspective, self-awareness, and more options for managing stress, from daily irritations to systemic challenges. 

Register today! Lunch & Learn Presents - Holding Steady: Grounded and Centering Skills for Sustainable, Human-Centered Fundraising
Exclusive Sponsor: Amplify