Events for November 18, 2024 - September 23, 2026

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!

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 [...]

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 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!