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Getting The Meeting

American Red Cross 1102 S. 16th Street, Wilmington, NC, United States

Getting your donors and prospects to agree to a visit is the first "Yes" fundraisers hear in the process toward getting a gift. Unfortunately, it can also be the hardest "Yes" to get, sometimes even harder than getting the gift itself! From hearing "I just don't have time...," meeting gatekeeper after gatekeeper, a seeming lack of interest or just never hearing back, there is no shortage of ways donors and prospects say "No" to a visit. Join us April 5th with Dileep Dadlani and David Howell, Regional Philanthropy Officers for the American Red Cross, to discuss how to break through these complex and [...]

Making the Ask

American Red Cross 1102 S. 16th Street, Wilmington, NC, United States

Major Donors: Making the Ask An opportunity to hear from three Wilmington area major donor development officers and their experiences in discovering, cultivating, and asking for gifts that make a difference. Joining us are Cindy Cheatham, Lower Cape Fear Hospice; Martin Feurer, Salvation Army; and Kevin Jacques, Capital Development Services.   8-8:30 – Networking 8:30-9:30 – Program REGISTER

Future of Fundraising Special Program

Harrelson Center 20 N. 4th Street, Wilmington, NC, United States

Join us as the AFP Cape Fear Region Chapter presents nationally recognized nonprofit founder and thought leader, Rachel Muir, as she discusses "The Future of Fundraising."

$40 – $80

Student Membership Scholarship Application Deadline September 15

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The Cape Fear Student Scholarship is an outreach initiative to encourage diversity and broaden participation in the AFP Cape Fear Region Chapter, and by extension, the nonprofit fundraising profession in the southeast region of North Carolina. The scholarship seeks to broaden participation in our chapter by students in public administration or similar programs. The scholarship provides a one-year membership to AFP Global and the AFP Cape Fear Chapter, with full access to education, tools, and resources.  Several scholarships will be awarded. Applications are due by 5pm on Friday September 15th, 2023. APPLY ONLINE HERE!

Nominations for NPD – Deadline soon!

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On November 13, 2023, we will be honoring an Outstanding Philanthropist and and Outstanding Fundraiser at our annual National Philanthropy Day Celebration.  Nominate someone online by Sept 22.  Honorees will be announced no later than October 13th. ************************* National Philanthropy Day signifies the importance of working together for the common good. 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. 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 [...]

October 4, 2023 Monthly Meeting

American Red Cross 1102 S. 16th Street, Wilmington, NC, United States

Join us for our annual group discussion of AFP ethics in fundraising.

$10.00

Chamberlain Scholarship Application Deadline Oct 15

Online

Chamberlain Scholarship AFP ICON, AFP’s flagship “International Conference,” is held each spring and brings together nearly 4,000 fundraising professionals to discuss important trends and issues related to fundraising and philanthropy, with a focus on fundraising practice and technique. The AFP ICON 2024 will be taking place April 7-9 in Toronto, Canada!  An AFP Cape Fear Region Chapter Member who has never gone to ICON, may submit a Chamberlain Scholarship application. The Chamberlain Scholarship covers the registration to the ICON - AFP International conference thanks to the AFP Foundation's BE the CAUSE campaign. AND, thanks to the AFP Cape Fear Region [...]

National Philanthropy Day Celebration

Waterline Brewing 721 Surrey St, Wilmington, United States

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! [...]

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