Past Events

National Philanthropy Day signifies the importance of working together for the common good. Join us at the Waterline Brewing Company on Monday, Nov. 13, 2023 to celebrate to celebrate the charitable work that organizations and people do to make a difference and create impact in our community. President Reagan first proclaimed November 15 as National Philanthropy Day in 1986, and communities all throughout the world have celebrated the importance of this occasion ever since. Come celebrate with us! We will be honoring Outstanding Philanthropist Ken Dull and Outstanding Fundraiser Katie Tate! Sponsor - or - RSVP online here! [...]

Creating a Communications Plan Speaker: Suzanne Jalot, Chief Development Officer, WARM NC What are your organizational goals for 2024? A strategic communications plan is a key piece of making those goals a reality. Suzanne Jalot comes to development with an extensive background in communications and will walk us through the process of creating a plan with your goals in mind. Registration open now! Free for AFP members, $10/non-members Invite a friend!

Julie Schuldner, CFRE Senior Consultant, Sharpe Group March 6, 2024 What Should Be in Your Gift Planning Toolbox? How can effective gift planning help donors make meaningful gifts today as well as plan for large future gifts through popular gift planning techniques? Learn which planned gifts should be your focus without the need for extensive technical expertise. Coffee and Networking 8-8:30 Program 8:30-9:30 Register Now!

June 5 Monthly Meeting Digging Deeper in Small Group Discussions: Communications, Donor Engagement, DAFs/IRAs Join us for our June meeting as we divide into discussion groups and dig deeper into some of the topics from our recent meetings: - Communications Planning - led by Kendall McGee Englehart - DAFs and IRAs - led by Julie Schuldner - Scaling Donor Engagement - Katie Lord Pick a topic you'd like to learn more about and discuss with peers - even if you weren't at the monthly meeting on the topic. Slide decks from past presentations will be mailed to registrants prior to [...]

July 10 - The Fun and Fundamentals of the Annual Fund Speaker: Ellie Barker, Director of Annual Giving, UNCW Designed for fundraising professionals at all experience levels, Ellie will share the basics of annual giving and why it is important for your organization's success; strategies for gaining, keeping, and upgrading donors; and best practices for effective campaigns. We'll explore some fun and innovative ideas for social media campaigns, fundraising challenges, and personalized donor engagement. Attendees will leave with practical tips, strategies and new ideas that work for small and large teams. *Note change in date: 2nd Weds!Show lesschevronNorth icon Location: Red Cross [...]

POSTPONED UNTIL OCTOBER 2 Collaboration and Influence with your Team and Board Founded in 2008 by a small group of concerned parents and volunteers, NourishNC is now one the area's most recognizable non-profits improving the lives of children in our community. Their growth and success has come from a passionate dedication to their mission, growth together as a team, and harnessing the power of their board. On Oct 2nd, Executive Director Steve McCrossan and Development and Communications Director Heather Sellgren will discuss how collaboration and influence, both with each other and with their board members, has led to their success [...]