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

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 [...]

September Social Gathering Join your colleagues 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 TBA. Register

October Professional Development | How You Can Put More ‘Zing’ Into Your Recurring Donor Program 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 to steward the ones you already have. You’ll learn lots of [...]

December Professional Development | Brandfluence: Purpose Meets Influence for a Sustainable Growth 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 [...]