December Professional Development | Dogwood Health Trust's 2024 Grantmaking Mark Constantine, Dogwood Health Trust's Senior Vice President of Community Investment, will share an overview of how Dogwood will approach grantmaking in 2024, including a single cycle for Strategic Priority Grant Opportunities, a rolling application process for community and racial equity, policy and advocacy, sustainable organizations, and impact investing, visits to all counties and the Qualla Boundary, the start of their Broadband Initiative, and streamlining their processes to better serve their partners.   Presented by Mark Constantine. Mark joined the Dogwood Health Trust team [...]

January Event and Social Gathering Start the new year networking with your development peers and learn about our 2024 offerings to support you in your work. Afternoon snacks, a drink ticket and door prizes provided! Let's ring in a happy, healthy and prosperous new year! Raffle prizes include various gift cards, French Broad Chocolates and Chocolate Factory Tour, Poppy Popcorn, and a "Golden Ticket" for a year of free AFP WNC programs! Plus, savor a special small-batch brew made just for AFP WNC! This is a drop-in style event and your first drink is on us. NA options [...]

February Professional Development | Grow a Better Board: The 3 I’s of Board Engagement Nonprofit boards are not realizing their full potential. Engage board members in a way that is mutually fulfilling for both board members and the organization they serve. Doing so can help your organization achieve more and develop advocates deeply committed to lifelong philanthropy. This interactive session will give you a roadmap you can put into practice now—to transform your board AND transform your mission. Catered lunch will be included with your registration fee. Vegetarian and Gluten Free options will be available. [...]