Philanthropy Summit 2025 AFP WNC is excited to announce the 2025 Philanthropy Summit, which includes the return of our annual National Philanthropy Day Celebration followed by a half-day professional development conference formerly known as Philanthropy Institute. The day begins with an elegant breakfast and National Philanthropy Day Awards Ceremony honoring the visionaries, changemakers, and champions of giving in our region. We’ll celebrate those who give, those who raise funds, and those who put resources to work for the greater good—including the presentation of the prestigious Summit Award to a lifelong leader in fundraising and community impact. Following the Awards Ceremony, [...]

December Crafted Conversations Join your colleagues for "Crafted Conversations" around fundraising topics you want to talk about! This year-end celebration event is free of charge and registration is required. Each attendee will receive a drink ticket. NA options will be available.   Register

February Crafted Conversations Let’s love on each other’s work (Valentine’s pun fully intended!), because fundraising—at its core—is about relationships. This February Crafted Conversations is all about embodying what makes AFP WNC special: fundraisers supporting fundraisers. Attendees are invited to show up as colleagues—sharing real assets, offering thoughtful feedback, and strengthening one another’s work in real time. This is not a critique session. It’s a generous exchange of ideas, language, and inspiration, grounded in our shared commitment to Western North Carolina and the communities we serve. The Ask  We invite each participant to bring one fundraising asset they’re [...]