Monthly Meeting: Grants
American Red Cross 1102 S. 16th Street, Wilmington, NC, United StatesMonthly Meeting: Communication Plans
American Red Cross 1102 S. 16th Street, Wilmington, NC, United StatesCreating 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!
Monthly Meeting: Planned Giving
American Red Cross 1102 S. 16th Street, Wilmington, NC, United StatesJulie 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!
Monthly Meeting – Multi-Faceted Perspectives on Fundraising
American Red Cross 1102 S. 16th Street, Wilmington, NC, United StatesMulti-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!
Monthly Meeting – May 1 – 5 Digital Steps to Scale Donor Engagement
May 1 Monthly Meeting The Responsive Maturity Model: 5 Digital Steps to Scale Donor Engagement Speaker: Erik Tomalis, Virtuous Learn 5 key shifts to your team, tactics, and technology to drive increased giving. Donors feel disconnected from the cause at many nonprofits, and nonprofit teams feel siloed and ineffective. The Responsive Maturity Model provides clear, actionable building blocks for healthy, effective teams and increased giving. Presentation format is hybrid - Erik will be presenting virtually. Registrants can choose to participate virtually from their own computer beginning at 8:30AM or join us at the Red Cross at 8:00AM for coffee and [...]
Monthly Meeting – Small Group Discussions
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 [...]
Monthly Meeting – Annual Funds
American Red Cross 1102 S. 16th Street, Wilmington, NC, United StatesJuly 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 [...]
Monthly Meeting – POSTPONED till Oct 2
American Red Cross 1102 S. 16th Street, Wilmington, NC, United StatesPOSTPONED 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 [...]
Deep Dive: Grants and Campaigns
Plaza on Princess at Harrelson Center 410 Princess St, Wilmington, NC, United StatesThursday, 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!