Events for August 6 - December 4, 2024

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 [...]

Thursday, Sept 19 – Special Program Plaza on Princess, Harrelson Center 9am - 2pm 3 sessions plus lunch Grants | Foundation/Corporate Funder Relationships | Capital Campaigns Full day: $45 member (includes lunch), $85 nonmember (includes lunch) Morning + lunch: $25 member, $45 nonmember Afternoon + lunch: $25 member, $45 nonmember Registration coming soon Register Now!

Trust is a commodity in our culture and as fundraisers we are an integral part of building and sustaining the relationships of trust that empower our mission. Join us as we spend time together digging into several of the AFP standards in the Code of Ethics and discussing how they apply in our daily work. October is Ethics Awareness month for AFP and the updated AFP Code of Ethics will be rolled out on October 1, going into effect in 2025. Watch for an email from us with the new Code of Ethics and attend our October meeting for a [...]

The Cape Fear Region Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals is hosting the annual National Philanthropy Day (NPD) celebration to honor and recognize work that organizations and people do to positively impact our community - organizations and people like YOU! Date: Monday, November 18 5:30pm doors 6:00pm program $25/person Location: CFCC’s Union Station Building, Daniels Hall, 5th floor (parking will be provided) Enjoy refreshments prepared by CFCC culinary arts students, beverages, and great company. RSVP Now!

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 [...]