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The Final 2019 CFRE Application Deadline is October 1, 2019

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Did you know 90% of current CFREs report the certification has had an impact on providing enhanced job opportunities?
Start your application at no cost and be on your way to earning the only accredited, globally-recognized certification for fundraising professionals. View the application requirements to get started.
Members enjoy 20% off CFRE initial certification and re-certification. If you have any questions or need help getting started, contact CFRE International at succeed@cfre.org.
If you are already on your way to being certified and need help – join a study group! Check out the study group page on the CFRE website.

Now Accepting Applications for the 2020 Chamberlain Scholarship

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We are now accepting applications for our chapter’s Chamberlain Scholar! If you have never attended the AFP International Convention – and would like to – now is your chance! Applications are due Friday, October 11 at 5:00 p.m.

This scholarship covers the full conference fee (minus a $10 processing fee) for the 2020 AFP International Convention to be held in Baltimore, Maryland from March 29 – 31, 2020.

In addition, AFP-WNC will reimburse up to $500 in travel expenses. The recipient MUST be a current AFP member to receive the Chamberlain Scholarship.

Please complete the application and email along with requested additional information to scholarship@afpwnc.org.
Application Deadline: 5:00 p.m., October 11

If you have any questions email Diane Nelson at scholarship@afpwnc.org.

2019 Philanthropy Institute John Gile Scholarship Awardee

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The John Gile Memorial Scholarship commemorates John Gile, a beloved member of our chapter who mentored many in fundraising and championed the development of our profession.

The 2019 John Gile Scholarship Recipient was Chelsea Rudisill. Chelsea is a fundraising professional who is passionate about arts and education. She is the Grants Manager for the Asheville Art Museum. Chelsea has a BA in Public Policy from Duke University and an MA in Arts Administration from Winthrop University. Chelsea shares:

“Philanthropy Institute 2019 was a wonderful experience. The sessions I attended offered a helpful mix of actionable strategies that I can implement in my work today, as well as larger concepts and ideas about the future of fundraising and how we interact with the communities we serve.

Above all, I left thinking about the keynote presentation by Neela Muñoz and Vivian Smith and how I can align my work with a positive intention. I can get bogged down in chasing goal[s] or trying to get a proposal or letter out in the mail … that race to get things done can make me feel burned out.

When I lead with the intention to share my organization’s story or to connect with a potential donor that’s when I feel like I can most effectively share my passion and be a great ambassador for the organization I’m serving.”