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The John Gile Memorial Scholarship commemorates John Gile, a beloved member of our chapter who mentored many in fundraising and championed the development of our profession. The scholarship is awarded annually to two fundraising professionals requiring financial assistance to attend Philanthropy Institute. If you wish to apply for the 2019 John Gile Memorial Scholarship to attend the 2019 Philanthropy Institute Thursday, July 18, the AFP-WNC Board of Directors encourages you to apply. Scholars must register and pay for a full day of Philanthropy Institute in advance. Recipients will receive an award check at the conclusion of the event. Recipients must attend the entire event to receive the [...]

Recognized for achievements using online marketing tools to drive success ASHEVILLE, NC — March 13, 2019 – Virtual Business Services along with Association Fundraising Professional Western North Carolina Chapter, has been named a 2018 Solution Provider All Star Award winner by Constant Contact, an Endurance International Group company and a leader in small business marketing solutions. The annual award recognizes the most successful 10 percent of Constant Contact’s customer and Solution Provider base, based on their significant achievements using email marketing to engage their customer base and drive results for their organization during the prior year. The AFP Western North Carolina Chapter advances [...]

(Arlington, Va.) – The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) Western North Carolina Chapter has been named a 2019 Ten Star Chapter. Every year, AFP, the largest association of professional fundraisers in the world, honors chapters for achieving goals that align with key objectives in its long-range strategic plan. Chapters receive the Ten Star Award for performing specific activities designed to increase professionalism within fundraising and public awareness of the importance of philanthropy. Just one-third of all AFP chapters are named Ten Star Chapters, so the Western North Carolina Chapter is one of a select group of chapters to earn this honor. [...]