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(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. [...]

The Charlotte, Triad and Triangle Chapters of the Association of Fundraising Professionals invite you to apply to present a breakout session at the 15th Annual NC Philanthropy Conference on Monday, August 5, 2019, at the Charlotte Convention Center, Charlotte, NC. Please complete a Speaker Application, by the deadline of Friday, March 15, 2019 toncphilanthropyconference@gmail.com.  Sessions are 60 minutes long and range from 35-70 attendees. Microphones and projectors are provided; most presenters provide their own laptop. Selection Criteria for Speakers Successful applicants will have current knowledge that is delivered in an engaging, high-energy format. The Conference Programming Committee will review the submissions for breakout session presentations based [...]

The Asheville Downtown Association (ADA) is now accepting applications for our Wristband Nonprofit Program, part of the Downtown After 5 summer concert series. The nonprofit organization works the wristband sales tents at the event and receives a $2000 grant. The ADA will select 5 nonprofit organizations, one for each Downtown After 5, held third Fridays, May-September. Applications must be completed by March 1 in order to be considered for the 2019 season. Please also note the following: Deadline for submissions is March 1. The applying organization must have at least 30 individuals, over 18, available to work in two shifts.  These shifts run from 4:45 [...]