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SUMMARY:Bank of America Philanthropy Study
DESCRIPTION:March Professional Development | Bank of America Philanthropy Study\nThe following handouts are available to download as PDF:\n\n\nNational Center for Family Philanthropy’s 2025 Trends Report \n2024 Bank of America Private Bank Study of Wealthy Americans White Paper \n2023 Bank of America Philanthropy Study Report \n2023 Bank of America Philanthropy Study Infographic \nRelationship Mapping Tool \nGuiding Principles for Public Charity Gift Acceptance Policy \n  \n\n  \nGuided by closely held values and beliefs\, affluent households are increasingly at the helm of our nation’s charitable landscape. Understanding which motivations and priorities guide these households is critical to any effective fundraising effort. \nHolland Dunn\, SVP with Bank of America will provide key insights from the Bank of America Study of Philanthropy: Charitable Giving by Affluent Households conducted by Bank of America Private Bank and Indiana University’s Lilly Family School of Philanthropy. \n\nCatered lunch is an optional addition to your registration fee. Vegetarian and Gluten Free options will be available. \n\n \n  \nPresented by Holland Dunn\, Senior Vice President and Philanthropic Strategist. Holland Dunn is a Senior Vice President and Philanthropic Strategist for the National Consulting and Advisory Practice at Bank of America Private Bank. In this role\, Holland provides counsel to individuals\, families\, and institutions\, adeptly translating closely held values into effective strategies and mission advancement. Holland creates tailored pathways of meaningful and impactful engagement\, ensuring the efficient and effective allocation of resources through research-informed practices\, evidence-based evaluation\, and collaborative enterprises. \nRegister
URL:https://www.afpwnc.org/event/bank-of-america-philanthropy-study/
LOCATION:AB Tech Ivy Building\, 10 Genevieve Circle\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T173000
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SUMMARY:February Crafted Conversations
DESCRIPTION:February Crafted Conversations\nJoin 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. NA options will be available.\n\nThe event will be held at 12 Bones Brewing in South Asheville: 2350 Hendersonville Rd\, Arden\, NC 28704\n\n \nRegister
URL:https://www.afpwnc.org/event/february-crafted-conversations/
LOCATION:12 Bones South\, 2350 Hendersonville Rd\, Arden\, NC\, 28704\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="AFP WNC":MAILTO:chapteradmin@afpwnc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250115T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250115T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T122422
CREATED:20241211T123650Z
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SUMMARY:Brandfluence: Connecting the Dots around Brand Marketing
DESCRIPTION:January Professional Development | Brandfluence: Connecting the Dots around Brand Marketing\nThe slides for this program are availble to download as a PDF here. \nIn 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. \nJoin 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. \nKey Takeaways: \n\nUnderstanding Brand Value: Learn how your brand’s perceived value can directly impact fundraising efforts and revenue generation.\nPurpose-Driven Branding: Discover how to authentically integrate your mission into every aspect of your branding to build trust and loyalty.\nEngagement that Converts: Unpack best practices in brand storytelling that engage supporters and translate into revenue.\nData-Driven Decisions: See real-world examples of how data informs branding decisions and drives sustainable funding.\nInnovative Brand Strategies and Learnings: Get insights into innovative branding techniques that can diversify and stabilize your income sources\nLearn how to apply some of your favorite corporate brand’s practices at your institution.\n\n\n \nPresented by Taylor Wilson.Taylor is the CEO and founder of Creative Shizzle\, a brand\, design\, and content marketing platform company that helps businesses and nonprofits shine through bold\, effective storytelling. A TEDx speaker\, podcast host\, and certified Business Made Simple and Storybrand coach\, Taylor draws on over 20 years of experience in marketing\, growth strategy\, and team leadership to help organizations simplify processes\, clarify messaging\, and scale with ease. \nTaylor has worked with brands like PBS\, the Arthritis Foundation\, and Southwest Texas College\, earning a reputation for her innovative approach to branding and marketing. As the host of the Talking Shizzle podcast\, she shares insights on creativity\, leadership\, and building a thriving business with elbow grease\, humor and authenticity. \nPassionate about helping organizations “flow hard and glow easy\,” Taylor empowers teams to build systems and communications plans that work for them\, fostering growth and success through clarity and creativity. Taylor lives in Boone\, North Carolina with her two kids\, husband and their incredible dachshund named Lady. \nRegister
URL:https://www.afpwnc.org/event/connecting-the-dots/
LOCATION:AB Tech Ivy Building\, 10 Genevieve Circle\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="AFP WNC":MAILTO:chapteradmin@afpwnc.org
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SUMMARY:December Lunch Gathering: Free for All to Attend
DESCRIPTION:December Networking\nIn the wake of Hurricane Helene\, we recognize the great need to come together and support each other. Knowing that\, we will be covering the cost of a catered lunch for you on December 11. We’ll gather for a festive meal and fellowship. Please note the new location in the “Church of the Advocate Room” at Trinity Episcopal Church\, 60 Church Street in downtown Asheville. Enter the building through the red door (not the main gate.)\n  \n\n \n  \nRegister
URL:https://www.afpwnc.org/event/brandfluence-purpose-meets-influence-for-a-sustainable-growth/
LOCATION:Trinity Episcopal Church\, 60 Church St\, Asheville\, 28801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241009T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241009T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T122422
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SUMMARY:How You Can Put More ‘Zing’ Into Your Recurring Donor Program
DESCRIPTION:October Professional Development | How You Can Put More ‘Zing’ Into Your Recurring Donor Program\nThis event has been cancelled and will be rescheduled for 2025. \nIn challenging times\, monthly donors are true lifesavers. They keep the lights on. They keep your mission going\, no matter what happens in the world.  \nErica Waasdorp (who wrote two books and lots of resources on monthly giving) will show you how to do exactly that.  \nAfter 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 great practical examples and case studies you can apply in your organization right away. You do not want to miss this!   \n\n\n\nAttendees will be able to create small stories for monthly giving.  \n\n\n\n\nAttendees will know the value of monthly donors and how they’ll support your mission in the long run.  \n\n\n\n\nAttendees will come away with practical approaches on asking for monthly gifts they can implement right away.  \n\n\n\n\nAttendees will understand the combination of focus\, commitment\, systems and storytelling to grow your program to the next level.  \n\n\n\nAs an expert in the subject matter\, a seasoned presenter\, and AFP Master Trainer\, Erica ensures that the audience not only learns but is fully engaged throughout the interactive session. There will be time for questions throughout and at the end.  \nIf you’re looking to begin or further develop your monthly donor program\, this session is for you. \nCatered lunch will be available to add to your registration fee. Vegetarian and Gluten Free options will be available. \nFull participation in this program is applicable for 1.25 points in Category 1.B -Education of the CFRE International application for initial certification and/or recertification. \n\n \n  \nPresented by Erica Waasdorp\, President\, A Direct Solution. Erica is President of A Direct Solution\, located on Cape Cod\, Massachusetts.  Erica lives and breathes direct response and fundraising and can be considered a Philanthropyholic. She works with non-profit clients all over the country as well as internationally\, helping them with their appeals and monthly giving. She is also the former US Ambassador for the International Fundraising Congress (IFC). Erica Waasdorp published two books on monthly giving. Her first Monthly Giving. The Sleeping Giant\, published in 2012 and Monthly Giving Made Easy\, a How-To Guide\, published in May of 2021.   She created the Monthly Donor Road Map and several e-books to include the Monthly Donor Retention Play Book and many other resources.  Erica is an AFP Master Trainer\, and she regularly blogs and presents in person or virtually on appeals\, direct mail\, and monthly giving.  Erica and her husband have one cat\, two boys and three grandkids who live in Forest City\, NC.  \n 
URL:https://www.afpwnc.org/event/monthly-giving/
LOCATION:AB Tech Ivy Building\, 10 Genevieve Circle\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
ORGANIZER;CN="AFP WNC":MAILTO:chapteradmin@afpwnc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240911T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240911T173000
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SUMMARY:September Crafted Conversations
DESCRIPTION:September Social Event\nCrafted Conversations: Bright IDEAs\n\nJoin your colleagues at White Labs Kitchen & Tap for networking and rich discussion at September’s Crafted Conversation. This month we are diving into all things IDEA (Inclusion\, Diversity\, Equity\, and Access). What inclusive practices are you proud of as a fundraiser? How do your fundraising campaigns support access for people living with disabilities? Why is diversity and equity essential to forwarding your mission? Let’s discuss!\n\nRegistration includes a drink ticket and the chance to win raffle prizes\, including self-care items from C&Co.® Handcrafted Skincare! NA options will be available.\n\n\nThis event will take place at White Labs Kitchen & Tap located at 172 S. Charlotte Street\, Asheville NC 28801.\n\n \nRegister
URL:https://www.afpwnc.org/event/september-crafted-conversations/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Event
ORGANIZER;CN="AFP WNC":MAILTO:chapteradmin@afpwnc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240814T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240814T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T122422
CREATED:20240213T211502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240501T203121Z
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SUMMARY:Doing More with Your Giving Day(s)
DESCRIPTION:August Professional Development | Doing More with Your Giving Day(s)\nGiving 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. \nCatered lunch can be included with your registration fee. Vegetarian and Gluten Free options will be available. \nFull participation in this program is applicable for 1.25 points in Category 1.B -Education of the CFRE International application for initial certification and/or recertification. \n\n \nPresented by James Hogan\, Ed.D. James is the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Engagement at Western Carolina University. His work there oversees annual giving\, alumni and family engagement\, and advancement communications. \nMr. Hogan earned his doctorate in community college leadership at North Carolina State University’s Belk Center. He is a graduate of the Brinson Honors College at Western Carolina University and an alumnus of the North Carolina Teaching Fellows program. He earned his M.Ed. Educational Leadership at UNC-Charlotte. \nRegister
URL:https://www.afpwnc.org/event/giving-days/
LOCATION:AB Tech Ivy Building\, 10 Genevieve Circle\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
ORGANIZER;CN="AFP WNC":MAILTO:chapteradmin@afpwnc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240710T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240710T173000
DTSTAMP:20260423T122422
CREATED:20240213T211110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240213T211126Z
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SUMMARY:July Crafted Conversations
DESCRIPTION:July Social Gathering\nJoin 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.\n\n\nEvent venue is located at The Mule at Devil’s Foot Beverage\, 131 Sweeten Creek Rd\, Asheville\, NC 28803. \n\n\n \nRegister
URL:https://www.afpwnc.org/event/july-crafted-conversations/
LOCATION:The Mule at Devil’s Foot Beverage\, 131 Sweeten Creek Rd\, Asheville\, NC\, 28803\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
ORGANIZER;CN="AFP WNC":MAILTO:chapteradmin@afpwnc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240612T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240612T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T122422
CREATED:20240213T210512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240422T143948Z
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SUMMARY:Beyond CRM Data
DESCRIPTION:June Professional Development | Beyond CRM Data\nFor years the most important fundraising data lived in our Customer Relationship Management (CRM) or donor databases. While this data will continue to play a pivotal role in our future relationship development efforts\, there are now data sets and data signals that are playing an increasingly important role in our fundraising strategy. \nFor example\, new AI-driven donation forms are using anonymous data signals to dynamically create suggested giving matrixes on donation forms. New customer data platforms (CDPs) are sitting behind our website content systems\, and serving up curated journeys to anonymous website audiences based on clicking and scrolling behavior. Most of this data will never make it into our CRM systems! \nWhat does this mean for our future fundraising campaigns? How will we be able to find new donors differently? What will this do to our segmentation strategies? How can we identify “pre-donors”? \nThis session will explore these technology trends but is designed for non-technical fundraising leadership. \nCatered lunch will be will be an optional addition to your registration fee. Vegetarian and Gluten Free options will be available. \nFull participation in this program is applicable for 1.25 points in Category 1.B -Education of the CFRE International application for initial certification and/or recertification. \n\n \n  \nPresented by Philip King\, Managing Director of Digital Revenue Acceleration at Stephen Thomas LTD. \n“Excellent digital fundraising requires the right mix of commercial marketing and strategy\, combined with non-profit heart and soul. I’ve always loved working with fundraisers\, and helping them realize their digital revenue dreams.” Philip designed the first online workplace fundraising solution for United Way of Greater Toronto in 1999: UnitedWay@work. He then became President & CEO of Artez Interactive for a decade\, establishing this Toronto-based technology firm as a global thought-leader in peer-to-peer digital fundraising. Philip is an author in two of the first books about digital fundraising: “Fundraising on the Internet” 2002\, and “People to People Fundraising” 2007\, and he launched a popular podcast entitled “The Digital Fundraising Podcast” in 2009. His brushes with fame include a dinner with Johnny and June Carter Cash when he was in high school in Tennessee\, and acting in a college play with Matt Damon while at Harvard. When he’s not accelerating digital revenue for great fundraising teams\, he’s enjoying time with his family in the mountains of Asheville\, North Carolina\, or finding time to scuba dive somewhere deep and blue. \nRegister
URL:https://www.afpwnc.org/event/beyond-crm-data/
LOCATION:AB Tech Ivy Building\, 10 Genevieve Circle\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240508T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240508T173000
DTSTAMP:20260423T122422
CREATED:20240213T205823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240503T210458Z
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SUMMARY:May Crafted Conversations
DESCRIPTION:May Networking Event\n\nJoin your colleagues at the Plēb Urban Winery for a Crafted Conversation. This month our theme will be “Empowered Ethics.” An ethical approach to fund development is a key pillar of our reputations as professional fundraisers and one of the reasons our teams and donors look to us as experts in championing the culture of philanthropy for our organizations and donor relationships. At this month’s meeting we will convene our discussions around a few real case studies where you can share your experiences to help solve sticky situations while learning from the wisdom of your colleagues. These gatherings are a great opportunity to discuss topics in-depth in a professional setting. \nRegistration includes a drink ticket and the chance to win raffle prizes! NA options will be available. \n\n\nEvent venue is located at Plēb Urban Winery\, 289 Lyman St\, Asheville\, NC 28801. \n\n\n \nRegister
URL:https://www.afpwnc.org/event/may-networking-event/
LOCATION:plēb urban winery\, 289 Lyman St\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240410T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240410T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T122422
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SUMMARY:Bank of America 2023 Philanthropy Study
DESCRIPTION:April Professional Development | Bank of America 2023 Philanthropy Study\n\nThe handout from this presentation are available to download as PDF HERE. \nThe infographics are available to download HERE. \nGuided by closely held values and beliefs\, affluent households are increasingly at the helm of our nation’s charitable landscape. Understanding which motivations and priorities guide these households is critical to any effective fundraising effort. \nHolland Dunn\, SVP with Bank of America will provide key insights from the 2023 Bank of America Study of Philanthropy: Charitable Giving by Affluent Households conducted by Bank of America Private Bank and Indiana University’s Lilly Family School of Philanthropy. The ninth in the biennial series on the philanthropic behaviors of affluent households in the United States\, the 2023 report offers a nuanced understanding of the current terrain along with evidence-based pathways to chart bold new beginnings. \nDuring the discussion\, Holland will share: \n\n\n\nLeading trends influencing charitable giving and volunteering \n\n\n\n\nHow the shifting global demography is transforming expectations & casting new opportunities \n\n\n\n\nEmerging models & evidence-based best practices for engaging women\, NextGen & more \n\n\n\n\nThe sector’s new social contract – broader and deeper engagement \n\n\n\n\nFull participation in this session is applicable for 1.25 points in Category 1.B -Education of the CFRE International application for initial certification and/or recertification. \nCatered lunch is an optional addition to your registration fee. Vegetarian and Gluten Free options will be available. \n\n \n  \nPresented by Holland Dunn\, Senior Vice President and Philanthropic Strategist. Holland Dunn is a Senior Vice President and Philanthropic Strategist for the National Consulting and Advisory Practice at Bank of America Private Bank. In this role\, Holland provides counsel to individuals\, families\, and institutions\, adeptly translating closely held values into effective strategies and mission advancement. Holland creates tailored pathways of meaningful and impactful engagement\, ensuring the efficient and effective allocation of resources through research-informed practices\, evidence-based evaluation\, and collaborative enterprises. \nRegister
URL:https://www.afpwnc.org/event/bank-of-america-2023-philanthropy-study/
LOCATION:AB Tech Ivy Building\, 10 Genevieve Circle\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="AFP WNC":MAILTO:chapteradmin@afpwnc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240313T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240313T173000
DTSTAMP:20260423T122422
CREATED:20240129T000949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240226T155431Z
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SUMMARY:March Crafted Conversations
DESCRIPTION:March Social Gathering\nJoin your colleagues at the Wedge Foundation’s Cloud Room 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.\n\n\nEvent venue is located at Wedge at Foundation\, 5 Foundy Street #10\, Asheville\, NC 28801 and takes place in the Cloud Room. \n\n\n \nRegister
URL:https://www.afpwnc.org/event/march-networking-event/
LOCATION:Wedge at Foundation\, 5 Foundy St.\, Ste 10\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
ORGANIZER;CN="AFP WNC":MAILTO:chapteradmin@afpwnc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240214T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240214T133000
DTSTAMP:20260423T122422
CREATED:20240128T235036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240202T193903Z
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SUMMARY:Grow a Better Board: The 3 I’s of Board Engagement
DESCRIPTION:February Professional Development | Grow a Better Board: The 3 I’s of Board Engagement\n\nNonprofit boards are not realizing their full potential. Engage board members in a way that is mutually fulfilling for both board members and the organization they serve. Doing so can help your organization achieve more and develop advocates deeply committed to lifelong philanthropy. This interactive session will give you a roadmap you can put into practice now—to transform your board AND transform your mission. \n\nCatered lunch will be included with your registration fee. Vegetarian and Gluten Free options will be available. \n\n \n  \nPresented by Ben Mohler\, M.A.\, CFRE\, ACFRE. Ben is the chief executive and principal consultant of GivingThree. Prior to this he served in key advancement roles for Kentucky Community and Technical College System\, Eastern Kentucky University\, University of North Carolina at Charlotte\, Cedarville University\, and University of Texas at Austin. He completed the Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota philanthropy and development graduate program and has obtained his CFRE and ACFRE. He has served two full terms as a member of the ACFRE Credentialing Board. He currently serves on the Association of Healthcare Philanthropy Journal Advisory Council and the boards of both AFP Global and United Way of Kentucky. \nRegister
URL:https://www.afpwnc.org/event/grow-a-better-board-the-3-is-of-board-engagement/
LOCATION:AB Tech Ivy Building\, 10 Genevieve Circle\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
ORGANIZER;CN="AFP WNC":MAILTO:chapteradmin@afpwnc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240110T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240110T180000
DTSTAMP:20260423T122422
CREATED:20231226T185514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240108T175348Z
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SUMMARY:2024 Kickoff Social
DESCRIPTION:January Event and Social Gathering\n\nStart the new year networking with your development peers and learn about our 2024 offerings to support you in your work. Afternoon snacks\, a drink ticket and door prizes provided! Let’s ring in a happy\, healthy and prosperous new year! \n\nRaffle prizes include various gift cards\, French Broad Chocolates and Chocolate Factory Tour\, Poppy Popcorn\, and a “Golden Ticket” for a year of free AFP WNC programs! \nPlus\, savor a special small-batch brew made just for AFP WNC! \nThis is a drop-in style event and your first drink is on us. NA options will be available. \n\nEvent venue is located at 12 Old Charlotte Highway\, Asheville\, NC 28803 and takes place in the Barrel Room\, not the main tap room. \n\n\n\n \nRegister
URL:https://www.afpwnc.org/event/2024-kickoff-social/
LOCATION:Highland Brewery\, 12 Old Charlotte Highway\, Asheville\, NC\, 28803\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
ORGANIZER;CN="AFP WNC":MAILTO:chapteradmin@afpwnc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231213T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231213T170000
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SUMMARY:Dogwood Health Trust's 2024 Grantmaking
DESCRIPTION:December Professional Development | Dogwood Health Trust’s 2024 Grantmaking\n\n\nMark Constantine\, Dogwood Health Trust’s Senior Vice President of Community Investment\, will share an overview of how Dogwood will approach grantmaking in 2024\, including a single cycle for Strategic Priority Grant Opportunities\, a rolling application process for community and racial equity\, policy and advocacy\, sustainable organizations\, and impact investing\, visits to all counties and the Qualla Boundary\, the start of their Broadband Initiative\, and streamlining their processes to better serve their partners. \n\n\n\n \n  \nPresented by Mark Constantine. Mark joined the Dogwood Health Trust team in April 2023 as Senior Vice President of Community Investment. Prior to joining Dogwood\, Mark served as President and CEO of Richmond Memorial Health Foundation (RMHF). He also served as senior vice president at the Jessie Ball duPont Fund in Jacksonville\, Florida. He has previously consulted to foundations and national nonprofit organizations on issues related to governance\, strategy\, and learning for more than a decade\, including CFED\, Demos\, First Nations Development Institute\, Ford Foundation\, Lilly Endowment\, Louisiana Disaster Recovery Foundation\, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation\, and the Southern Education Foundation. In addition\, he served as the assistant executive director of the Kathleen Price Bryan Family Fund and as a senior fellow of the Foundation for the Mid-South. He holds a PhD from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill\, an MBA from the Fuqua School of Business (Duke University)\, and a Master of Theological Studies degree from Duke Divinity School. \nRegister
URL:https://www.afpwnc.org/event/december-professional-development/
LOCATION:AB Tech Ivy Building\, 10 Genevieve Circle\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
ORGANIZER;CN="AFP WNC":MAILTO:chapteradmin@afpwnc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231018T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231018T093000
DTSTAMP:20260423T122422
CREATED:20230219T170711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231004T182506Z
UID:4575-1697617800-1697621400@www.afpwnc.org
SUMMARY:October Professional Development: From The Donors
DESCRIPTION:October Professional Development | From the Donors: Insight into Motivations\, Do’s and Don’ts\n\n\nHow do our donors think about giving? What motivates them? Do they do it for the benefits or for tax reasons? \nCome hear directly from a panel of local donors to find out what they look for in an organization to support\, what they like and dislike about philanthropy and nonprofit relations\, and how you can be a better donor-centric fundraiser. This is your chance for a candid conversation about what you can do better to earn their support! \n\nThis event will be in person\, upstairs at A-B Tech’s Ivy Building\, 10 Genevieve Circle\, Asheville. \n\n\n\n \n  \nRegister
URL:https://www.afpwnc.org/event/october-professional-development/
LOCATION:AB Tech Ivy Building\, 10 Genevieve Circle\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
ORGANIZER;CN="AFP WNC":MAILTO:chapteradmin@afpwnc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230920T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230920T123000
DTSTAMP:20260423T122422
CREATED:20230219T170519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230907T192708Z
UID:4572-1695209400-1695213000@www.afpwnc.org
SUMMARY:September Professional Development: Ethics
DESCRIPTION:September Professional Development | Navigating Sticky Situations\n\n\nAs fundraising professionals we are committed to ethical practices and work to avoid questionable situations. But sometimes they find us! \nJoin us this month for a lively group discussion about real world\, sticky situations and how your peers have navigated them. \nWhether it’s really obvious (you want me to do WHAT?!?) or something you never considered an ethical dilemma  (I shouldn’t do THAT when I change jobs?)\, you need to be equipped with strategies and peers to support you. \nBring your bag lunch and we’ll bring the strategies and peer support. We’ll also provide dessert! \nWhen you register\, you will have the opportunity to submit an anonymous ethical question or situation for the group to tackle. \n\nThis event will be in person at Lenoir Rhyne’s Asheville campus\, 36 Montford Avenue\, room 314.
URL:https://www.afpwnc.org/event/september-professional-development/
LOCATION:Lenoir Rhyne University (Asheville)\, 36 Montford Ave\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
ORGANIZER;CN="AFP WNC":MAILTO:chapteradmin@afpwnc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230816T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230816T123000
DTSTAMP:20260423T122422
CREATED:20230219T170416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230822T232815Z
UID:4570-1692185400-1692189000@www.afpwnc.org
SUMMARY:Quantifying Connection: The 5 Evolutions of AI in Philanthropy
DESCRIPTION:August Professional Development | Quantifying Connection: The 5 Evolutions of AI in Philanthropy\n\n\nThe recording of this program is available HERE. \nThe slides for this program are available for download as PDF HERE. \n  \nNonprofit organizations are facing an ongoing Generosity Crisis as the pool of potential donors continues to shrink. However\, advanced technology is the only scalable solution for reversing downward trends in charitable giving. By leveraging AI technologies like machine learning and generative AI like ChatGPT\, fundraisers can create efficiencies while prioritizing relationships over revenue and target the best donors with the greatest long-term value. \nJoin us for an exploration of the five key evolutions of AI and how you can leverage this technology to drive greater impact and engagement. \n\n\n\n \nPresented by Nathan Chappell\, MBA\, MNA\, CFRE \nNathan Chappell has been a thought leader\, public speaker\, author and inventor\, Nathan is one of the world’s foremost experts on the intersection between Artificial Intelligence and philanthropy. Nathan serves as Senior Vice President of DonorSearch AI\, where he leads AI deployments for some of the nation’s largest nonprofit organizations. \nNathan’s subject matter expertise has been featured in several publications\, including Fast Company\, University of Notre Dame and the Association of Healthcare Philanthropy. In 2021\, Nathan founded Fundraising.Ai as a member-centric collaboration of nonprofit professionals with a focus on data ethics\, data equality\, privacy and security\, sustainability. Nathan presented the first TEDx on the topic of artificial intelligence and the future of generosity in 2018. \nNathan is a member of the Forbes Technology Council and holds a Masters in Nonprofit Administration from University of Notre Dame\, an MBA from University of Redlands\, a certificate in International Economics from University of Cambridge and a certificate in Artificial Intelligence from MIT. \n\nRegister \n\n 
URL:https://www.afpwnc.org/event/august-professional-development/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Event,Zoom Call
ORGANIZER;CN="AFP WNC":MAILTO:chapteradmin@afpwnc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230621T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230621T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T122422
CREATED:20230219T170257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230623T154140Z
UID:4568-1687363200-1687366800@www.afpwnc.org
SUMMARY:Lemons to Lemonade: Finding Opportunity in Uncertainty
DESCRIPTION:June Professional Development | Lemons to Lemonade: Finding Opportunity in Uncertainty\n\nThe slides for this program are available HERE.\n\nThe lemons: Cost of living increases\, rising interest rates\, aging baby boomers. Believe or not\, there are giving opportunities that can sweeten the mix. In the spirit of a summer lemonade stand\, we’ll stir up a couple of recipes to offer your donors\, with variations for bequests\, IRA gifts\, and charitable gift annuities.\n\n\nSheryl Aikman is the principal of Alenda Consulting LLC. She serves a wide range of nonprofit\, individual and professional advisor clients\, with a focus on major\, life income and planned gifts\, legacy planning\, and personal philanthropic consulting. Sheryl is also an affiliated consultant with Ekstrom Alley Clontz & Associates and Charitable Solutions LLC. Sheryl led asset development\, planned giving\, advisor\, affiliate and nonprofit fundholder services at The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina for over 21 years. She has held volunteer leadership roles for the community foundation field nationally\, the North Carolina Planned Giving Council and the Land of Sky Estate Planning Council. For eight years\, Sheryl served as a peer reviewer for the National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations\, conducting policy\, program and operational accreditation assessments. A Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Davidson College\, she attended the University of Bristol (England) on a post-graduate fellowship and holds a masters degree in Management of Nonprofit Organizations from Case Western Reserve University (Ohio). Currently\, Sheryl serves on the board of the Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy in Asheville\, where she lives with her spouse\, teenagers\, dogs and chickens.\n\n\n\n\n \n  \n  \nRegister
URL:https://www.afpwnc.org/event/june-professional-development/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Event
ORGANIZER;CN="AFP WNC":MAILTO:chapteradmin@afpwnc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230517T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230517T123000
DTSTAMP:20260423T122422
CREATED:20230219T170132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230522T142837Z
UID:4566-1684323000-1684326600@www.afpwnc.org
SUMMARY:The Annual Fund - Unsung Hero of Fundraising
DESCRIPTION:May Professional Development | The Annual Fund – Unsung Hero of Fundraising\n\nA recording of this program is available HERE. \nThe slides for this program are available for download HERE. \nThe annual fund is the building block for all fund raising. It can create a base of donors who consistently demonstrate their commitment to the mission of an organization\, give those treasured unrestricted gifts and respond to simple but heartfelt solicitations. This program will focus on the practicality and math of a solid and successful annual fund program. \n\n \nPresented by Kimerly Hinkelman \nKimerly Hinkelman has been a trusted leader\, resource and advocate for nonprofit organizations for over 40 years\, and applies her diverse leadership experiences to non profit organizations across the country to advance their missions. Her professional experience includes serving at executive-level leadership positions for health systems\, hospital foundations\, and non-profit agencies. Kim serves as an instructor for non-profit management programs\, most recently WNC Non Profit Pathways and Western Carolina University. Kim is currently enjoying her consulting work at several non profits\, serves on the Board of Literacy Connection and chairs the Athena Committee with the Chamber of Commerce in Henderson County.\nRegister \n\n 
URL:https://www.afpwnc.org/event/may-professional-development/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Event,Zoom Call
ORGANIZER;CN="AFP WNC":MAILTO:chapteradmin@afpwnc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230419T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230419T093000
DTSTAMP:20260423T122422
CREATED:20230219T165918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230402T135016Z
UID:4564-1681893000-1681896600@www.afpwnc.org
SUMMARY:How to Raise Endowment Funding
DESCRIPTION:April Professional Development | How to Raise Endowment Funding\n\n\nWe all know we need to have a robust and growing endowment for our nonprofit.  But\, even if we have an endowment fund right now\, how can we work in more money for that when we need dollars for more pressing needs?  This session answers the following questions: \n\nWhat exactly is an endowment?\nHow does it function?\nHow much does it need to be?\nShould it produce income?\nWhat should we spend it on?\nWho is in charge of it?\nHow do we raise it?\nWhere does endowment fundraising fit in our annual funds\, special events\, major or capital campaigns\, planned giving\, and earned income?\n\nPlanning on how to handle and augment your endowment affects all avenues of revenue for your organization.  In many ways\, it is the true “ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM” in your fundraising.  Smart and diversified fundraising plans always include careful and intentional planning regarding endowment.  Come see how to master this phase of your planning.  And you might want to invite your executive director and some board members to join you! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n  \nPresented by Alex Comfort\, CFRE \nAlex Comfort\, CFRE is President of Mountain Non-Profit Solutions\, a consulting company he formed in 2009 after 23 years as a professional fundraiser. He specializes in\nworking with all non-profits for sustainability\, capital campaigns\, major gifts\, agency and development audits\, planned giving and endowment growth. Additionally\, since 2013 he\nhas taught an acclaimed 4-day\, comprehensive Fundraising Boot Camp. With the onset of Covid-19 he has changed his teaching to a personalized\, individual focus which also\nincludes a great deal of agency consulting. He served as Associate Vice Chancellor for Development: Major and Planned Gifts at the University of North Carolina at Asheville for over 11 years. In his thirty-seven years of development experience\, he has also been a capital campaign field director for a national firm\, Director of Development for Covenant House New Orleans\, Vice President of the LSU Medical Center Foundation in New Orleans\, and Executive Director of the Cradle of Forestry Interpretation Association in Brevard\, NC. He was chosen “Outstanding Fund Raising Executive” twice: first for the AFP chapter of Greater New Orleans in 1995 and then for the western North Carolina AFP chapter in 2010. He has extensive experience as a teacher\, speaker and writer about development – related topics. For the last 45 years\, he has also been an Episcopal priest\, serving both full time and part time in parish work. His capital campaign experience spans his development career\, and he has directed 45 successful capital campaigns. His first book\, Even a Blind Squirrel Finds an Occasional Acorn: Fundraising Tales from the Front Lines\, was  published in 2020.\nRegister
URL:https://www.afpwnc.org/event/april-professional-development/
LOCATION:Lenoir Rhyne University (Asheville)\, 36 Montford Ave\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
ORGANIZER;CN="AFP WNC":MAILTO:chapteradmin@afpwnc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230315T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230315T123000
DTSTAMP:20260423T122422
CREATED:20230219T165430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230315T155024Z
UID:4562-1678879800-1678883400@www.afpwnc.org
SUMMARY:Enhancing Diversity\, Equity\, Inclusion\, and Belonging
DESCRIPTION:March Professional Development | Enhancing Diversity\, Equity\, Inclusion\, and Belonging\n\nThis program will take place in-person at Lenoir Rhyne University\, 36 Montford Ave\, Asheville\, NC 28801. We will meet in Classroom 314. There is free parking in the shared parking lot with the Visitor Center. Please bring yourself a bagged lunch to enjoy during the program!\n\n  \nThe slides of this presentation are available for download HERE.\n  \n\nThe focus of the presentation is to build a foundation of understanding terminology in which to move an organization forward in its DEIB Initiatives. Terms discussed include Diversity\, Equity\, Inclusion\, Belonging\, Organizational Climate\, System Biases\, and Privilege\, as well as addressing elements of the dominant culture related to creating a sense of belonging for ALL. Strategies are explored related to starting discussions of inclusivity issues within the organizational ecosystem. This is a dynamic discussion you won’t want to miss!\n\nDr. Joseph Fox is a life-long educator\, mentor\, and community advocate. He has advocated for\nstudents of a darker hue for more than 30 years in his role as a community college instructor\, as\nwell as his role as a former Department Chair of Business Administration at Asheville-\nBuncombe Technical Community College. He is the owner of Fox Management Consulting Enterprises\, LLC. He possesses an Ed.D. and an M.B.A. from Western Carolina University\, Cullowhee\, NC\, and a B.S. degree in Business Administration from Pfeiffer University\, Misenheimer\, NC. Dr. Fox also possesses the\nProfessional in Human Resources Management (PHR) National Certification\, Global Achieve Leadership Training Certification\, and the Rural Entrepreneurship through Action Learning (REAL) Certification.\n\n\n\n \nRegister
URL:https://www.afpwnc.org/event/march-professional-development/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Event
ORGANIZER;CN="AFP WNC":MAILTO:chapteradmin@afpwnc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230215T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230215T123000
DTSTAMP:20260423T122422
CREATED:20230129T233201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230217T182953Z
UID:4513-1676460600-1676464200@www.afpwnc.org
SUMMARY:Why a Gift Acceptance Policy Saves Embarrassment and Reduces Confusion
DESCRIPTION:February Professional Development | Why a Gift Acceptance Policy Saves Embarrassment and Reduces Confusion\nThe recording of this program is available HERE. \nThe slides for this program are available for download HERE. \n  \nEvery not for profit no matter what its size needs a gift acceptance policy. \nWhy? \nTo protect you from having to receive gifts you don’t want (are there such things???? Yes!!!) and to ensure the donor is aware of your organization’s values. \nOur Zoom session will cover such topics as what are our organizations’ blues? How do I discover them and who codifies them? What is an example of a gift I don’t want? Are there such things as gifts we do prefer? \nWe will cover “CYA” or OUT clauses that give the organization freedom to accept a restricted gift that can be converted to other uses (How many scholarships for students from the Western Reserve of America who study organ and harpsichord does your organization need???) \nAnd we will discuss the possibility of returning a gift and under what circumstances. \n\n \nPresented by Annie Fritschner\, ACFRE \nAnnie Fritschner\, ACFRE has been president of the WNC AFP Chapter and serves on the AFP Global Foundation Board for America. She has worked in all aspects of fundraising and development and is a super fan of the new generation of professional fundraisers.\nRegister
URL:https://www.afpwnc.org/event/4513/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Event,Zoom Call
ORGANIZER;CN="AFP WNC":MAILTO:chapteradmin@afpwnc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230118T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230118T123000
DTSTAMP:20260423T122422
CREATED:20221003T150635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230124T151418Z
UID:4407-1674041400-1674045000@www.afpwnc.org
SUMMARY:January Professional Development: Prospect Research
DESCRIPTION:January Professional Development | Prospect Research\nThe recording of this program is available via YouTube HERE. \nThe slides for this presentation are available for download HERE. \nDespite what the big vendors may want you to believe\, basic prospect research can be done on a budget of absolutely nothing at all. Prospect research relies on information that is by definition public\, and there’s more of it than you might realize! In this session\, we’ll go step-by-step through a basic prospect profile template to learn about freely available resources to fill in each area. Bring your Google-fu\, your curiosity\, and any burning question you’ve ever had about prospect research! \n\n \nPresented by Rachael Walker \nRachael Dietrich Walker joined the prospect research team at Cornell University in July 2022 after four years as the Director of Prospect Development at Western Carolina University\, where she was a shop of one doing a little bit of everything in prospect development\, analytics\, and database work. She was previously the Director of Prospect Development and Analytics at the UNC System Office\, where she built a shared services program to provide prospect research support to the UNC system’s emerging campuses. She holds an MLIS from UNC-Greensboro and a BA from the University of Richmond.\nRegister
URL:https://www.afpwnc.org/event/january-professional-development-prospect-research/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Event,Zoom Call
ORGANIZER;CN="AFP WNC":MAILTO:chapteradmin@afpwnc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221214T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221214T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T122422
CREATED:20221003T144913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221027T164753Z
UID:4401-1671033600-1671037200@www.afpwnc.org
SUMMARY:The Joy of Fundraising from the Perspective of the Executive Director/CEO
DESCRIPTION:December Professional Development | The Joy of Fundraising from the Perspective of the Executive Director/CEO\n\n\nIn this talk\, Mark Weinstein will examine the differing roles and motivations of the Executive Director/CEO\, the Chief Development Officer\, the Board\, Development staff and other key players in an organization where fundraising is a significant revenue need.  He will address issues involved in the development of fundraising design structure\, the use of metrics to measure and motivate\, as well as the importance of involving the entire organization in development efforts.  Mark will speak about the importance of managing expectations while simultaneously setting stretch goals.  How can the ED/CEO overcome the reluctance of board members to fund raise? How can one use current donors to broaden the base? How can the ED/CEO act as the chief fundraiser while fulfilling all the other duties of a CEO? What are the key motivations of various types of donors including individuals\, corporations and the varying types of foundations? Mark will also talk about key sales techniques that have worked for him over time as well as his success in integrating capital campaigns\, planned giving and annual fundraising. Throughout his talk\, Mark will share a few interesting (and short!) stories of fundraising moments he has experienced which illustrate important strategic and tactical fundamentals. In sum\, Mark will share his love of fundraising from the perspective of the top leader of a nonprofit.\n\n\n\n\n \nPresented by Mark Weinstein \nMark is a hands-on leader when it comes to fundraising. Since his arrival at the Brevard Music Center in 2013\, annual fundraising has more than doubled\, and the number of donors has roughly tripled.  Mark’s experience at the Music Center includes two successful capital campaigns\, raising millions of dollars to renovate many of the 150 buildings on the campus\, restructure the main performance venue\, and build new dormitories. Most importantly\, the monies raised enabled the Music Center to build a new\, state of the art concert hall. With the new Parker Concert Hall\, the Music Center has been able to expand programming from its annual Summer Festival to year-round concerts with guest artists from all over the world.  Mark also expanded student instruction from mostly classical music to include programs in jazz\, classical guitar\, bluegrass guitar\, and banjo. Ticket sales have consistently set new records. \nOver his 40 year career in the performing arts \, Mark has served as Executive Director of the New York City Opera at Lincoln Center\,   General Director of the Pittsburgh Opera\, Executive Director of the Washington National Opera at the Kennedy Center\, and CEO of the AT&T Performing Arts Center in Dallas\, Texas. In each of these positions Mark led successful fundraising efforts\, working closely with boards and staff.  During his career\, Mark has partnered with development staff to raise approximately $200 million. \nMark has an MBA from the Harvard Business School in Cambridge\, Massachusetts\, and a BA in Political Science from Carleton College in Northfield\, Minnesota. His wife\, Susanne Marsee\, was the leading Mezzo-Soprano soloist at New York City Opera at Lincoln Center for over 20 years. \n  \nRegister
URL:https://www.afpwnc.org/event/executive-director-as-fundraiser/
LOCATION:Wedge at Foundation\, 5 Foundy St.\, Ste 10\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
ORGANIZER;CN="AFP WNC":MAILTO:chapteradmin@afpwnc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221019T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221019T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T122422
CREATED:20221003T140226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221022T123953Z
UID:4388-1666195200-1666198800@www.afpwnc.org
SUMMARY:Gift Planning Beyond Bequests: Three Big Opportunities
DESCRIPTION:October Professional Development | Gift Planning Beyond Bequests: Three Big Opportunities\n\nThe slides from this presentation are available for download HERE.\n  \nReady to ask your donors for more than a bequest in their will? Or at least offer more options\nfor significant planned gifts? Sheryl Aikman from Alenda Consulting will outline the planned gift\nopportunities that can help you move your donors (and your organization) beyond the simple\nbequest.\n  \nSheryl Aikman is the principal of Alenda Consulting LLC. She serves a wide range of nonprofit\,\nindividual and professional advisor clients\, with a focus on major\, life income and planned gifts\,\nlegacy planning\, and personal philanthropic consulting. Sheryl is also an affiliated consultant\nwith Ekstrom Alley Clontz & Associates and Charitable Solutions LLC.\n\nSheryl led asset development\, planned giving\, advisor\, affiliate and nonprofit fundholder\nservices at The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina for over 21 years. She has\nheld volunteer leadership roles for the community foundation field nationally\, the North\nCarolina Planned Giving Council and the Land of Sky Estate Planning Council. For eight years\,\nSheryl served as a peer reviewer for the National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations\,\nconducting policy\, program and operational accreditation assessments.\n\nA Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Davidson College\, she attended the University of Bristol (England)\non a post-graduate fellowship and holds a masters degree in Management of Nonprofit\nOrganizations from Case Western Reserve University (Ohio). Currently\, Sheryl serves on the\nboard of the Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy in Asheville\, where she lives with\nher spouse\, teenagers\, dogs and chickens.\n\n\n\n \nRegister
URL:https://www.afpwnc.org/event/gift-planning-beyond-bequests-three-big-opportunities/
LOCATION:Wedge at Foundation\, 5 Foundy St.\, Ste 10\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
ORGANIZER;CN="AFP WNC":MAILTO:chapteradmin@afpwnc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220921T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220921T123000
DTSTAMP:20260423T122422
CREATED:20220824T212626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220927T182928Z
UID:4344-1663759800-1663763400@www.afpwnc.org
SUMMARY:September Professional Development: Crypto Philanthropy
DESCRIPTION:September Professional Development | Crypto Philanthropy\nThe recording of this presentation is available HERE. \nThe slides for this presentation are available HERE. \nWith the massive surge in valuations over the last few years\, cryptocurrency is gaining popularity among a rapidly growing number of investors who hope to cash in on its phenomenal growth. As cryptocurrency assets rise\, many investors are opting to donate crypto to reduce their tax burden. In this session\, we will: \n1. Decode what cryptocurrency and blockchain technology is\n2. Discuss why crypto donations matter to your organization\n3. Outline steps that will prepare you to accept crypto\n\nWe will demystify how crypto philanthropy works and how you can add this important giving tool to your menu of giving options.\n\n\n\n\n\n \nPresented by Doug Hartjes \nDoug is the founder and President of COR Consulting – a firm that specializes in fundraising counsel\, strategic planning and major gift/capital campaigns. Doug has spent the last 20 years of his career in nonprofit leadership and has served in varied roles in the nonprofit sector including Chief Executive Officer\, Chief Development Officer\, Board Member\, Board Chair\, Mentor and Consultant. Doug is also the founder of the Foothills Nonprofit Collaborative – a group of nonprofit professionals who meet monthly to address relevant topics and share best practices affecting the nonprofit and fundraising profession. Meetings occur once per month and there is no charge to attend. \nDoug is a Certified Fundraising Executive and holds himself and those he works with to the highest ethical and professional standards of nonprofit fundraising and leadership. He is a past chair of the Association of Fundraising Professionals Charlotte Chapter and served on its board for eight years. Doug is also an accomplished speaker and facilitator who works with boards\, leadership and\nstaff on how to achieve fundraising and nonprofit excellence. His leadership and commitment to the fundraising and nonprofit profession has enabled organizations he has worked with to\nnot only meet but exceed their growth expectations.\nRegister
URL:https://www.afpwnc.org/event/september-professional-development-cryptophilanthropy/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Event,Zoom Call
ORGANIZER;CN="AFP WNC":MAILTO:chapteradmin@afpwnc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220817T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220817T133000
DTSTAMP:20260423T122422
CREATED:20220712T163743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220723T185436Z
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SUMMARY:The Power of YOU: The Art & Science of Self-Renewal
DESCRIPTION:August Professional Development | The Power of YOU: The Art & Science of Self-Renewal\n\n\nBalance and resiliency don’t come from a new app or a better time management system – they come from the inside out. Learn how engaging the power of self-renewal\, building a support network and managing your energy can increase your ability to be more creative\, energized and resourced in all areas of your life. Passionate about supporting men and women in finding balance through the art/science of self-care\, Renée Trudeau will share simple\, powerful strategies and science-based tools for feeling more focused\, connected and calm no matter how crazy your life is.\n  \nMake plans now to join us for an engaging\, interactive experience and prepare to walk away with a fresh perspective and renewed clarity about your life and career.\n  \nRenée Peterson Trudeau is an internationally-recognized life balance coach\, speaker and author. Her clients include Fortune 500 companies\, nonprofit organizations\, national conferences and leadership teams. Trudeau has been facilitating transformational events for more than 25 years. She’s on faculty at the prestigious Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health\, Esalen Institute\, 1440 Multiversity\, the Art of Living Retreat Center and Omega Institute. A sought-after life balance expert\, Trudeau’s work has been featured in The New York Times\, US News and World Report\, Good Housekeeping\, AARP\, Spirituality & Health and more. She is the author of two award-winning books on life-balance including The Mother’s Guide to Self-Renewal: How to Reclaim\, Rejuvenate and Re-Balance Your Life.  She and her team have certified 400+ women leaders in more than 10 countries to lead self-renewal groups based on her pioneering curriculum. She lives with her husband in Brevard\, NC and occasionally Austin\, TX. Renee offers national and regional learning opportnities. Find out more at www.ReneeTrudeau.com. NC-based events info can be found at www.ReneeTrudeau.com/WildSouls\n\n\n  \nPlease bring a bagged lunch. This event will be in-person at the Red Cross offices at 100 Edgewood Road\, Asheville\, NC. We can’t wait to see you! Advanced registration is required.\n\n\n\n \nWhen you arrive at the Red Cross building\, drive around to the upper parking lot in the back of the building\, following signs to the 2nd floor training classroom entrance at the far end of the parking lot. Bring a bag lunch. Water and Iced Tea will be provided. \nRegister
URL:https://www.afpwnc.org/event/4300/
LOCATION:Red Cross\, 100 Edgewood Road\, Asheville\, NC\, 28804\, United States
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SUMMARY:Philanthropy Institute 2022
DESCRIPTION:Annual Professional Development Opportunity\nThursday\, July 14\, 2022\, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Eastern Time\nSave the date for Philanthropy Institute 2022—Thursday\, July 14th at the Crowne Plaza Resort Asheville. \n\nWe anticipate this will be a sell-out event\, so hold the date of Thursday\, July 14\, 2022 and watch the AFP-WNC website for updates\, and REGISTER EARLY. \n\nMandy Pearce\, Owner of the Hickory-based Funding for Good will be our Keynote Speaker for a presentation on the timely topic: Leading With Intent: Succession Planning. \n\n\n\nFor more information\, please visit www.afpwnc.org/programs/philanthropy-institute/ or contact Laurel Amabile\, Chair\, Philanthropy Institute Committee institute@afpwnc.org \n*Scholarship funding will be available to registered AFP members. For more information and to apply\, check the AFP WNC website after June 1st. \n  \nPhilanthropy Institute Cancellation Policy\nRefunds and/or credits are not available for or applied to Philanthropy Institute or National Philanthropy Day. If payment is ‘pending at the door’ and an attendee is unable to attend\, an invoice will be emailed following the program.
URL:https://www.afpwnc.org/event/philanthropy-institute-2022/
LOCATION:Crowne Plaza Resort Asheville\, 1 Resort Drive\, Asheville\, NC\, 28806\, United States
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SUMMARY:Privilege\, Power & Philanthropy: Diversity\, Equity & Inclusion in the Fundraising World
DESCRIPTION:June Professional Development\nPrivilege\, Power & Philanthropy: Diversity\, Equity & Inclusion in the Fundraising World\nThe recording of this event is available HERE. \nThe goal of fundraising is to raise money for good causes. In our effort to do “good work”\, might we also be causing harm? In presenting Privilege\, Power & Philanthropy\, Danae Jones Aicher will guide us in thinking more deeply about who we approach for fundraising and how\, and how — without an understanding of power and privilege — we might be upholding and maintaining old systems of oppression. \n \n \nPresented by Danae Jones Aicher\nDanaé Jones Aicher is an experienced Equity and Inclusion consultant and facilitator with a gift for creating brave spaces for people to address difficult topics around race within their organizations. A former mass communications professional with a degree in History and more than 20 years of experience in news\, politics and public relations\, she utilizes all of her experience to help teams understand how racist systems and policies replicate and perpetuate themselves in an ongoing cycle unless they are intentionally interrupted\, and guides them through a collaborative process of shifting organizational culture and positioning themselves to be industry leaders with an equitable lens.\n\n\nDanaé’s career trajectory has taken her from a political journalist to communication and messaging strategist to social/racial justice educator. Her diversity\, equity and inclusion (DEI) work has deep roots in the mountains of western North Carolina\, where she began working closely with a variety of organizations as they wrestled with diversifying their organizations and what it meant to maintain diversity. Her clientele has grown to include community groups\, churches\, a variety of non-profit agencies across the country\, as well as for-profit companies seeking to be more culturally competent and responsive.\nRegister
URL:https://www.afpwnc.org/event/privilege-power-philanthropy-diversity-equity-inclusion-in-the-fundraising-world-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Event,Zoom Call
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