AFP NC Cape Fear Region

Monthly Meeting: Evolution of a Development Leader
2025-06-04 08:00 - 09:30 (America/New_York) | NC
Evolution of a Development Leader
Evolution of a Development Leader
Development is more than a job; it is a career. Join this interactive session to learn how to proactively shape your own career with intention and grace, as well as how to help others grow in the profession. Whether you are a rising development star or a mentor to others, this session will help you think about ways to enhance the journey while achieving your professional goals.
Bert Armstrong has served the nonprofit and philanthropic community as a fundraising professional, senior administrator, consultant, volunteer, and board member for more than three decades. As co-founder and principal of Armstrong McGuire, he has spent the past 18 years leading searches for nonprofit and philanthropic executives and professionals, facilitating dynamic planning efforts, and helping Armstrong McGuire clients raise tens of millions of dollars. Today, Bert leads a talented team that is dedicated to helping Armstrong McGuire’s clients reach their potential for doing great things in their communities.
Networking: 8-8:30 a.m.
Program: 8:30-9:30 a.m.
Everyone is welcome to attend. The meeting is free for AFP members and $10 for non-members.
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July 2 - Sharing Our Development Journeys
2025-07-02 08:00 - 09:30 | New Hanover County Arboretum, 6206 Oleander Drive, Wilmington, NC, 28403, United States
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Notice: Our July presenter, Reid Murchison, had a family emergency and unfortunately cannot make it to this month’s meeting. We are pivoting and will follow-up on last month’s meeting Evolution of a Development Leader Presentation with Bert Armstrong. Many of us were inspired and validated last month by hearing Bert Armstrong share his own career story and the Evolution of a Development Leader presentation. We’ll continue the conversation this week by sharing our own journeys. Several of the more experienced members of our chapter will begin by briefly sharing their own journeys and then we will split into discussion groups where we can each briefly share our story and a goal we have for the evolution of our own career.

Networking: 8-8:30 a.m.
Program: 8:30-9:30 a.m.
Everyone is welcome to attend. The meeting is free for AFP members and $10 for non-members.

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August 6 - Secrets of Happiness
2025-08-06 08:00 - 09:30 | New Hanover County Arboretum, 6206 Oleander Drive, Wilmington, NC, 28403, United States
Secrets of Happiness
Scientists and academics have spent entire careers exploring what truly makes people happy. Presented by Mona Johnson-Gibson, in this session we’ll dive into bite-sized, easy-to-digest insights from The 100 Simple Secrets of Happy People by David Niven, Ph.D. You’ll leave with practical, uplifting takeaways—maybe even one that helps turn an ordinary day into a more joyful life.
Networking: 8-8:30 a.m.
Program: 8:30-9:30 a.m.
Everyone is welcome to attend. The meeting is free for AFP members and $10 for non-members.
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Presenter: Mona Johnson-Gibson
Mona has more than 30 years of experience in the private, public and non-profit sector in the areas of human service, marketing, training and administration. She formerly was the CEO of the Ronald McDonald House of Charlotte for 12 years before retiring in January 2020 to Brunswick County. Mona currently contracts with UNC Wilmington as a non-profit coach for the QENO program. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, a Master of Arts degree in Counseling from UNC-Charlotte and a Certificate in Nonprofit Management from Wake Forest University. She is a past president of Metropolitan Business & Professional Women (BPW) and has served BPW at the district and state levels. She also has served on the Cabarrus Mediation and Teen Court Board helping teens in trouble. In 2011 she was named one of the Mecklenburg Times 50 Most Influential Women.
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1-Day Conference, Wilmington, NC
2025-09-05 | Hotel Ballast, 301 N Water St, Wilmington, NC, 28401, United States
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 7

Member: $175
Non-Member: $225

Registration closes August 29

Member: $250
Non-Member: $300

Walk-in day of the conference

$350 for members and non-members

Refunds are offered through August 15. No refunds will be offered after this date.
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October 1 - Demystifying DAFs: Building Stronger Donor Relationships
2025-10-01 08:00 - 09:30 | New Hanover County Arboretum, 6206 Oleander Drive, Wilmington, NC, 28403, United States
Demystifying DAFs: Building Stronger Donor Relationships
Join Kristen Mihaljevic from the North Carolina Community Foundation for a special breakfast session designed to help nonprofit leaders and development professionals better understand donor-advised funds (DAFs) and how to build lasting relationships with DAF donors.
This one-hour workshop will provide practical strategies, clear explanations, and real-world examples to help you confidently navigate conversations with DAF holders and strengthen your organization’s donor pipeline. Whether you are new to working with DAF donors or looking to refine your approach, you’ll leave with fresh insights to enhance your fundraising efforts.
8-8:30am Coffee/Networking
8:30-9:30am Program
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Upcoming Nonprofit Events
2025-10-10 - 2026-09-23 | NC
Upcoming Member Events:
Tee it off FORE the Kids Golf Tournament
Member Nonprofit: Carousel Center
Date: November 22, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM
Location: Lockwood Folly Country Club (19 Clubhouse Dr SW, Supply, NC 28462)
RegisterHolly Jolly Mid-Season Holiday Mixer
Member Nonprofit: Wilmington Symphony Orchestra
Date: December 17, 2025
Time: 5:30-7:30 PM
Location: Bourgie Nights (123 Princess Street, Wilmington, NC 28401)
Buy TicketsSymphony Speakeasy Gala
Member Nonprofit: Wilmington Symphony Orchestra
Date: January 17, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: UNCW Burney Center
Learn MoreHeart of the Matter Tin Man Awards and Fundraising Luncheon
Member Nonprofit: Carousel Center
Date: February 20, 2026
Making Legends Local Lip Sync Battle and Gala
Member Nonprofit: Carousel Center
Date: April 17, 2026
2026 Luncheon for Literacy
Member Nonprofit: Cape Fear Literacy Council
Date: April 21, 2026
Time: Doors open at 11:00am for networking | Program begins at 11:30
AFP Cape Fear Region Chapter’s member nonprofits can share their upcoming events on our website to showcase what is happening in our community!

Must be an AFP Cape Fear Region Chapter member to be listed.
The events listed on this website are not AFP chapter-related events and our chapter does not endorse them.
Email afpcapefear@gmail.com to request your events be added to this list.
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