August Professional Development | Doing More with Your Giving Day(s) Giving days are a national trend, from Giving Tuesday to organizational anniversary dates—but have we reached peak giving days? Western Carolina University has bucked national trends for Giving Tuesday and has also just successfully completed the second annual One Day for Western, an all-in giving day focused on different university priorities. This session will present ideas to help you rethink your approach to running a giving day campaign at your organization. Catered lunch can be included with your registration fee. Vegetarian and Gluten Free options will be [...]

September Social Event Crafted Conversations: Bright IDEAs Join your colleagues at White Labs Kitchen & Tap for networking and rich discussion at September's Crafted Conversation. This month we are diving into all things IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access). What inclusive practices are you proud of as a fundraiser? How do your fundraising campaigns support access for people living with disabilities? Why is diversity and equity essential to forwarding your mission? Let's discuss! Registration includes a drink ticket and the chance to win raffle prizes, including self-care items from C&Co.® Handcrafted Skincare! NA options will be available. This event [...]

October Professional Development | How You Can Put More ‘Zing’ Into Your Recurring Donor Program This event has been cancelled and will be rescheduled for 2025. In challenging times, monthly donors are true lifesavers. They keep the lights on. They keep your mission going, no matter what happens in the world.  Erica Waasdorp (who wrote two books and lots of resources on monthly giving) will show you how to do exactly that.  After this session, you’ll have the magic combination of tiny stories to share and tools to apply to bring in new monthly donors and how [...]

December Networking In the wake of Hurricane Helene, we recognize the great need to come together and support each other. Knowing that, we will be covering the cost of a catered lunch for you on December 11. We'll gather for a festive meal and fellowship. Please note the new location in the "Church of the Advocate Room" at Trinity Episcopal Church, 60 Church Street in downtown Asheville. Enter the building through the red door (not the main gate.)     Register

April Crafted Conversations Join your colleagues for some "Crafted Conversations" around fundraising topics you want to talk about! When you register, please add your suggestions, which will help shape the social's theme. Registration includes a drink ticket. NA options will be available. The event will be held at The Mule at Devil's Foot Beverage - 131 Sweeten Creek Rd, Asheville, NC 28803 Register

June Crafted Conversations Join your colleagues for some "Crafted Conversations" around fundraising topics you want to talk about! When you register, please add your suggestions, which will help shape the social's theme. Registration includes a drink ticket. NA options will be available. The event will be held at White Labs Brewing - 172 S Charlotte St, Asheville, NC 28801 Register