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As the new year rolls around, many of us make promises to be healthier, more organized, or more productive—classic New Year's resolutions. However, as we all know, these resolutions often fade by February. Why do so many resolutions fail, and what can we do differently? How Did This Get Made? is a podcast hosted by Paul Sheer, June Diane Raphael, and Jason Mantzoukas that reviews some of the worst movies ever made. One hilarious episode reviews the 1984 film Body Rock. Here’s the synopsis from IMDB: “Chilly is just a guy from the streets with a talent for break-dancing. When his wicked moves [...]

Last January, your AFPWNC Board came together for a retreat to plan for the year ahead. While we had no idea what 2024 would bring (and I’m sure Helene wasn’t on our BINGO cards), we discussed why we exist as an organization and how we would lean into our mission with our members. As I reflect on how far we’ve come this year, and how far we still want to go, these three things continue to ring true: 1. We are here for each other. Through our afternoon socials and mentoring program, we are building a community of fundraisers who can support each [...]

As our Western North Carolina community continues to recover and rebuild from the devastating impacts of Hurricane Helene, many nonprofit organizations in our region are grappling with complex challenges around funding. Organizations that are directly involved in crisis and disaster response—providing essential services like food, shelter, housing repairs, counseling, medical care, and resource distribution—are under tremendous pressure to secure the resources needed to support both immediate needs and long-term recovery efforts. These groups are not only responding to urgent demands but also working to expand their capacity to serve a growing number of people in need. At the same time, nonprofits [...]