Boyden Joins as Sponsor for AFP 2022 Annual Conference on Philanthropy

The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) is an international organization dedicated to advancing philanthropy through advocacy, research, education and certification programs. An individual membership organization, AFP fosters fundraising professionals’ development and growth and promotes a commitment to the highest ethical standards of practice. AFP is pleased to present New England's premier Annual Conference on Philanthropy in person, providing a strong educational program that serves diverse sectors and experiences.

Boyden is proud to join as Benefactor Sponsor in support of these valuable dialogues and connections within the philanthropic community. 

Boyden Managing Partner, Lisa Abair Vuona joins as speaker for program session, Challenging Staff Dynamics: Tips and Tactics for Managing Difficult People, presented alongside Anne Norton, Director of Development, The Fletcher School at Tufts University.  

When Jean-Paul Sartre wrote “Hell is other people” in his 1944 play No Exit, he wasn’t talking about office politics, performance reviews, and dysfunctional teams… but he could have been. Our colleagues can be the best – and worst – parts of our job. We rely on each other to grow and thrive professionally… or at the very least, to get the work done. But what happens when one person distracts, disrupts, or throws a team into disarray? And as we navigate the Great Resignation, an increase in flexible-work options, and connecting with staff more frequently over computer screens than coffee cups, how do we mitigate negativity and maximize productivity and positivity? This session will offer advice and guidance from the manager’s on-the-ground perspective, as well as through the HR lens, to help attendees minimize the impact of a difficult employee on team morale, managers’ time, and organizational success. Suitable for managers at all levels or anyone interested in strengthening working relationships.

Learn more or register here.