Past Events

December 4 - Reset and Recharge Speaker: Stefanie Adams We are deep in the weeds of year end and already looking at 2025. Let's take a moment together to reset and recharge with local friend and author, Stefanie Adams. We'll be reminded of why we do this work and reset ourselves to keep pushing our missions forward while also celebrating personal, team, and organizational success. Register Now!

NOTE SECOND WEDNESDAY INSTEAD OF FIRST Compass Points: Navigating Findings from a Statewide Survey of Nonprofits and Funders CapDev conducted a first-of-its-kind statewide survey of nonprofits and funders in 2024 - Nonprofit Outlook - and has summarized its key findings in the Compass Report, released at the annual NC Center for Nonprofits Conference. Having gathered input on the results from major NC foundations, CapDev is now sharing key takeaways from the report with the nonprofit sector as a spark to engage deepened communications and to ignite opportunities, furthering our work of constantly making our world better. Join CapDev VP, Clare [...]

"The Art of the Ask" with Janell Johnson and Aaron Johnson from Kinetic Not every ask will end with an immediate yes, but with the right approach, you’ll never hear a definitive no. Through thorough donor research and tailored cultivation, you can uncover key insights into a donor’s capacity and interest. Confidence in asking comes not from self-assurance, but from trust in the process built over time. Even if the answer isn’t a resounding yes, you’ll hear, "Not now, but maybe with more cultivation," turning every interaction into a future opportunity. Register Now!

Dr. Rich Clerkin and board member Jeff Hunter will present about nonprofit and fundraising ethics. We usually host our Ethics program during Ethics Awareness month (Oct), but we wanted to shake it up this year. Join us for an engaging conversation! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Rich Clerkin - Distinguished Professor in the UNCW Department of Public and International Affairs Jeff Hunter - Underwriting and Major Gifts at WHQR Public Media Register Now!

Thursday, March 27th 2 opportunities: 10:30am  |  3:30pm Screening followed by discussion Plaza on Princess You are invited to attend a FREE screening of "Uncharitable". This 90-minute documentary, inspired by Dan Pallotta's provocative TED Talk, introduces a new way to think about the critical role nonprofits play in our community and the philanthropy that can support us in having an even greater impact. Following the film, there will be a meaningful discussion about the opportunities we have as nonprofit leaders to change the narrative about funding to build momentum for the entire sector. Please invite your board members to attend [...]

The 2025 conference will be hosted by AFP Cape Fear on Sept. 5, 2025! Our annual conference offers innovative and timely information in fundraising programs presented by knowledgeable speakers. These educational programs cover an array of topics to meet the broad needs of our diverse membership. We invite you to share your expertise, connect with a state-wide network of fundraising professionals, and tap into your creativity by attending, presenting or sponsoring the conference. If you are interested in sponsoring the 2025 conference, email the AFP NC Sponsorship chair, Julie Schuldner Early-Bird Conference Registration Open NOW! Early Bird from now until July [...]