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2024 Kickoff Social

Highland Brewery 12 Old Charlotte Highway, Asheville, NC, United States

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 [...]

$10 – $15

Grow a Better Board: The 3 I’s of Board Engagement

AB Tech Ivy Building 10 Genevieve Circle, Asheville, NC, United States

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. [...]

$20 – $35

March Crafted Conversations

Wedge at Foundation 5 Foundy St., Ste 10, Asheville, NC, United States

March Social Gathering Join your colleagues at the Wedge Foundation's Cloud Room 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. This is a drop-in style event and your first drink is on us. NA options will be available. Event venue is located at Wedge at Foundation, 5 Foundy Street #10, Asheville, NC 28801 and takes place in the Cloud Room. Register

$10 – $15

Bank of America 2023 Philanthropy Study

AB Tech Ivy Building 10 Genevieve Circle, Asheville, NC, United States

April Professional Development | Bank of America 2023 Philanthropy Study The handout from this presentation are available to download as PDF HERE. The infographics are available to download HERE. Guided by closely held values and beliefs, affluent households are increasingly at the helm of our nation’s charitable landscape. Understanding which motivations and priorities guide these households is critical to any effective fundraising effort. Holland Dunn, SVP with Bank of America will provide key insights from the 2023 Bank of America Study of Philanthropy: Charitable Giving by Affluent Households conducted by Bank of America Private Bank and Indiana University’s [...]

$20 – $35

May Crafted Conversations

plēb urban winery 289 Lyman St, Asheville, NC, United States

May Networking Event Join your colleagues at the Plēb Urban Winery for a Crafted Conversation. This month our theme will be "Empowered Ethics." An ethical approach to fund development is a key pillar of our reputations as professional fundraisers and one of the reasons our teams and donors look to us as experts in championing the culture of philanthropy for our organizations and donor relationships. At this month's meeting we will convene our discussions around a few real case studies where you can share your experiences to help solve sticky situations while learning from the wisdom of your [...]

$10 – $15

Beyond CRM Data

AB Tech Ivy Building 10 Genevieve Circle, Asheville, NC, United States

June Professional Development | Beyond CRM Data For years the most important fundraising data lived in our Customer Relationship Management (CRM) or donor databases. While this data will continue to play a pivotal role in our future relationship development efforts, there are now data sets and data signals that are playing an increasingly important role in our fundraising strategy. For example, new AI-driven donation forms are using anonymous data signals to dynamically create suggested giving matrixes on donation forms. New customer data platforms (CDPs) are sitting behind our website content systems, and serving up curated journeys to [...]

$20 – $35

July Crafted Conversations

The Mule at Devil's Foot Beverage 131 Sweeten Creek Rd, Asheville, NC, United States

July Social Gathering Join your colleagues at The Mule at Devil's Foot Beverage 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. This is a drop-in style event and your first drink is on us. NA options will be available. Event venue is located at The Mule at Devil's Foot Beverage, 131 Sweeten Creek Rd, Asheville, NC 28803. Register

$10 – $15

Doing More with Your Giving Day(s)

AB Tech Ivy Building 10 Genevieve Circle, Asheville, NC, United States

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 [...]

$20 – $35

September Crafted Conversations

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 [...]

$10 – $15

How You Can Put More ‘Zing’ Into Your Recurring Donor Program

AB Tech Ivy Building 10 Genevieve Circle, Asheville, NC, United States

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 [...]

$20 – $35

December Lunch Gathering: Free for All to Attend

Trinity Episcopal Church 60 Church St, Asheville, United States

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

Free

Brandfluence: Connecting the Dots around Brand Marketing

AB Tech Ivy Building 10 Genevieve Circle, Asheville, NC, United States

January Professional Development | Brandfluence: Connecting the Dots around Brand Marketing In the heart of every successful organization lies a compelling brand that resonates with its audience and stakeholders.  This session that delves into the symbiotic relationship between strong branding and sustainable revenue streams. Join us as we explore the dynamics of how effective branding can significantly influence giving behavior and long-term patronage. This session will uncover the strategies that the most successful organizations use to align their purpose with their brand message, creating a powerful narrative that captivates and motivates their community. Key Takeaways: Understanding Brand Value: Learn [...]

$20 – $35
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