NPD Celebration
Waterline Brewing 721 Surrey St, Wilmington, United StatesJoin us to celebrate National Philanthropy Day at Waterline Brewing from 5-7 pm. We will present the inaugural Trailblazer Award and we'll hear from William Buster, CEO and President of the New Hanover Community Endowment. Sponsorships are available, with opportunities to recognize a special donor, leader, volunteer, whoever is making an impact! $25 – one attendee, one beverage ticket $150 – Friend sponsorship: Digital AD, one attendee, one beverage ticket $250 – Supporter sponsorship: Digital AD, up to 10 attendees (one beverage ticket per attendee) $1,000 – Champion sponsorship: includes opportunity to speak, two Digital ADs, up to 10 attendees (one [...]
New Year Chapter Celebration
MC Erny Gallery at WHQR 254 N Front St UNIT 300, Wilmington, NC, United StatesLet's start the year with a festive evening together! Bring a tasty beverage to share and don whatever festive attire makes you happy! Reuse your NYE gear or just come as you are! Weds Jan 11 6-8pm MC Erny Gallery at WHQR Register Online Now - FREE TO ATTEND!
February Chapter Meeting – Cape Fear Collective
American Red Cross 1102 S. 16th Street, Wilmington, NC, United StatesJoin us on Feb 1 to learn about the Cape Fear Collective and how their research, information, and resources can help YOU make a case for support for YOUR nonprofit! Cape Fear Collective believes that data and capital can combine to real and lasting impact. To this end, they have built and deployed Healthy Communities NC, a free and public dashboard and underlying database, which can serve as a foundation for resource allocation and impact measurement. CFC will share specific use cases to demonstrate how these tools can support nonprofit leaders across the state. 8-8:30 - Networking 8:30-9:30 - Program REGISTER [...]
The Planned Giving Conversation
American Red Cross 1102 S. 16th Street, Wilmington, NC, United StatesThe Planned Giving Conversation With ongoing economic uncertainty, challenges remain for those who are responsible for fundraising efforts. Learn how development programs of all sizes can grow planned gifts by understanding the benefits, busting the myths, identifying prospects, and creating a plan for success. 8-8:30 – Networking 8:30-9:30 – Program REGISTER Guest Speaker: Julie Schuldner, MBA, CFRE Julie has always had a passion for the nonprofit community, involving herself in volunteering, teaching and community outreach for nonprofits throughout her career. Before joining Sharpe Group, she served as the executive director of the Fellowship Foundation, where she helped to build [...]
Getting The Meeting
American Red Cross 1102 S. 16th Street, Wilmington, NC, United StatesGetting 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 StatesMajor 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 StatesJoin 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."
Student Membership Scholarship Application Deadline September 15
OnlineThe 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!
OnlineOn 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 [...]
