''Growing Philanthropy In A Shrinking World''; The Association of Fundraising Professionals, Massachusetts Chapter Annual Conference

''Growing Philanthropy In A Shrinking World''; The Association of Fundraising Professionals, Massachusetts Chapter Annual Conference: "Growing Philanthropy In A Shrinking World''; The Association of Fundraising Professionals, Massachusetts Chapter Annual Conference

AFP Annual Conference

BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 21, 2005--The Massachusetts Chapter of Fundraising Professionals will hold its Annual Conference on Wednesday, November 30, 2005 at the Copley Marriott Hotel beginning at 7:30 AM. Entitled Growing Philanthropy In A Shrinking World, the Conference will boast more than 60 sessions and workshops that will take a look at trends and issues facing the world of giving.

The Conference plenary keynote speaker will be Raymond Offenheiser, President of Oxfam America, a international relief and development agency, one of 12 Oxfam confederations, which collectively work in 120 countries. Offenheiser's remarks will highlight global philanthropy in the wake of the disasters of 2005, including the Tsunami, hurricanes Katrina and Rita, and Pakistani earthquake relief challenges."