• Difficult Conversations – July Chapter Meeting

    American Red Cross 1102 S. 16th Street, Wilmington, NC, United States

    You know the feeling. There is a difficult conversation that needs to be had. It might be with your donors, board members, volunteers, employees/colleagues, or clients. They are almost always hard and uncomfortable, and many of the kindred spirits working in philanthropy would rather avoid them--but how about the relief that comes with tackling a difficult conversation professionally and deftly?! Now that's worth the work. Let's talk about those difficult conversations.  Topics: conflict of interest firing not meeting commitments boundaries pink flags and red flags gossip creating a toxic work environment this is not an exhaustive list! Send topic ideas to [...]

  • September Chapter Meeting

    American Red Cross 1102 S. 16th Street, Wilmington, NC, United States

    IDEA Part 2: Navigating Legacies of 1898: Bloody Funding & Systemic Racism in the Cape Fear and Beyond Most, if not all, people living in the Cape Fear area know about and condemn the atrocities that took place in 1898. But what about the years that followed? What about now? Historian and Racial Justice Educator, Lettie Gore, will join us to discuss the history of the racial landscape where we live and work. Where do we, and the important missions we serve in the community, fit amidst what has often been a turbulent historical landscape? Coffee & Breakfast bites will be provided [...]

  • Getting The Meeting

    American Red Cross 1102 S. 16th Street, Wilmington, NC, United States

    Getting your donors and prospects to agree to a visit is the first "Yes" fundraisers hear in the process toward getting a gift. Unfortunately, it can also be the hardest "Yes" to get, sometimes even harder than getting the gift itself! From hearing "I just don't have time...," meeting gatekeeper after gatekeeper, a seeming lack of interest or just never hearing back, there is no shortage of ways donors and prospects say "No" to a visit. Join us April 5th with Dileep Dadlani and David Howell, Regional Philanthropy Officers for the American Red Cross, to discuss how to break through these complex and [...]

  • Making the Ask

    American Red Cross 1102 S. 16th Street, Wilmington, NC, United States

    Major Donors: Making the Ask An opportunity to hear from three Wilmington area major donor development officers and their experiences in discovering, cultivating, and asking for gifts that make a difference. Joining us are Cindy Cheatham, Lower Cape Fear Hospice; Martin Feurer, Salvation Army; and Kevin Jacques, Capital Development Services.   8-8:30 – Networking 8:30-9:30 – Program REGISTER

  • October 4, 2023 Monthly Meeting

    American Red Cross 1102 S. 16th Street, Wilmington, NC, United States

    Join us for our annual group discussion of AFP ethics in fundraising.

    $10.00
  • Monthly Meeting – Multi-Faceted Perspectives on Fundraising

    American Red Cross 1102 S. 16th Street, Wilmington, NC, United States

    Multi-Faceted Perspectives on Fundraising A conversation with Reid Murchison, who has direct experience with fundraising from many perspectives. Reid has been a prospect for contributions from many nonprofits, a donor, a volunteer, a founder of a nonprofit, and has a robust financial planning practice for clients seeking his advice connected to philanthropy and legacy giving. Register Now!