Chapter Initiates Service Project

Ann Fritschner, ACFRE reminds all AFP WNC members that the chapter will conduct a service project this year. Members are invited to suggest the name of a worthy organization and project and to let her know if you would be interested in volunteering for a half or full day of service.

Please contact Ann by e-mailing her at president@afpwnc.org or fax her at (828) 698-9296. Please reach us by March 15th so that we can help serve the community in this way.

Last Call To Join The Human Race

All Western North Carolina nonprofit organizations are invited to participate in an easy and enjoyable fundraising event. The Human Race walk/run will be held at the University of North Carolina – Asheville campus on Saturday, March 27th, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon.

The event is a low-cost and labor-free way for any nonprofit organization, school, or faith-based group to raise money. So far, over 60 groups have signed up. Your volunteers, board members or members may participate for you and designate your group to receive the funds. All who qualify are welcome to participate. Please call Robin C. Payne at the Volunteer Center of Buncombe County, (828) 255-0696, ext 402, to receive a simple application. It’s not too late to join!

Continuing Education: The Benefits and Costs for Ourselves and Our Profession

Panel Discussion
March 17, 2004

A recent series of articles in the Chronicle of Philanthropy reported on the benefits and opportunities of continuing education for fundraising and nonprofit professionals. There are a variety of programs available, ranging from certification through CFRE or the Duke University Center for Nonprofits. There are master’s degrees in nonprofit management, organization development programs and executive leadership programs focusing on philanthropy. We can work online or choose to participate in everything from seminars to residency programs.

This month we will hear from a panel of AFP chapter members who have completed or are pursuing a range of continuing education opportunities. Our discussion will be in the context of recent research that highlights the impact of continuing education, and we will allow time for further conversation at our tables. This meeting will help us consider the benefits and costs of continuing education—for ourselves and for our profession.

Next Month:
Ethics in Philanthropy: Looking at Gray Areas and Emerging Issues. Lloyd Horton, who has served as the national Chairman of the Ethics Committee for the Association of Fundraising Professionals and who has been a professional fundraiser for more than 35 years, will lead our discussion. (April 21)

Positions Available Reminder

The AFP-WNC Chapter welcomes your job listings! Postings in the print and Internet versions are free to chapter members are $25.00 per submission for others. Please send your notice of 100 words or less to publisher@afpwnc.org as a Word attachment.