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MONTHLY MEETINGS

In 2025, monthly meetings will occur in person in a variety of locations, on Zoom and as a structured networking coffee meeting. The fee for in person and Zoom meetings is $10 for members and $20 for non-members.

 

In the event that you need to cancel your registration, please let our Chapter Administrator know at least 24 hours in Advance.

 

We hope you will join us! We’re looking forward to seeing you.

  • The Evolution of a Development Leader: How to advance your career at every stage in your journey.
    The Evolution of a Development Leader: How to advance your career at every stage in your journey.
    Tue, Jan 28
    Paul J Ciener Botanical Gardens
    Jan 28, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
    Paul J Ciener Botanical Gardens , 215 S Main St, Kernersville, NC 27284, USA
    The first meeting of the year will welcome Shannon Williams, managing director for Armstrong McGuire. Great development leaders don’t go it alone. They lean into others, leverage their networks, build strong teams, and learn when to say yes and how to say no.
  • Innovating Fundraising: Harnessing Ideation and the Sprint Method for Breakthrough Results
    Innovating Fundraising: Harnessing Ideation and the Sprint Method for Breakthrough Results
    Tue, Feb 25
    Virtual Event
    Feb 25, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
    Virtual Event
    This interactive workshop equips fundraising professionals with tools and methodologies to drive innovation in their fundraising strategies.
  • Compass Points: Navigating Findings from a Statewide Survey of Nonprofits and Funders
    Compass Points: Navigating Findings from a Statewide Survey of Nonprofits and Funders
    Tue, Mar 25
    Greensboro
    Mar 25, 2025, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Greensboro, 5800 W Friendly Ave, Greensboro, NC 27410, USA
    CapDev conducted a first-of-its-kind statewide survey of nonprofits and funders in 2024 - Nonprofit Outlook - and has summarized its key findings in the Compass Report, released at the annual NC Center for Nonprofits Conference. Lunch: 12:00-1:30pm Extended Session 2:00pm-4:00pm
  • Networking: Experienced & New Fundraiser Speed Dating
    Networking: Experienced & New Fundraiser Speed Dating
    Tue, Apr 22
    Kaleideum
    Apr 22, 2025, 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM
    Kaleideum, 120 W 3rd St, Winston-Salem, NC 27101, USA
    Join all members of AFP for a cup of coffee and some networking in the style of ‘speed dating’.
  • More than One Gift: Involving your Donors in your Fundraising Efforts
    More than One Gift: Involving your Donors in your Fundraising Efforts
    Tue, Jun 24
    Virtual Event
    Jun 24, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
    Virtual Event
    C.F. Callihan is a seasoned fundraising professional from Nashville, Tennessee with over a decade of extensive industry expertise.
  • OnFire - Ethical Dilemmas In Your Nonprofit
    OnFire - Ethical Dilemmas In Your Nonprofit
    Tue, Oct 28
    Virtual Event
    Oct 28, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
    Virtual Event
    Melissa will explore how agencies can identify and resolve ethical dilemmas in areas such as finances, board governance, fundraising, and human resources.
  • National Philanthropy Day
    National Philanthropy Day
    Mon, Nov 25
    Greensboro
    Nov 25, 2024, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
    Greensboro, 1000 Club Rd, Greensboro, NC 27407, USA
    Each year, we honor individuals and organizations across the Triad who have made significant contributions through their leadership, volunteer service, and philanthropy.
  • Human Resources Panel: Hiring, Onboarding, Training, & Supervising an Ethical Donor-Based Fundraising Team
    Human Resources Panel: Hiring, Onboarding, Training, & Supervising an Ethical Donor-Based Fundraising Team
    Tue, Oct 29
    Paul J Ciener Botanical Gardens
    Oct 29, 2024, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
    Paul J Ciener Botanical Gardens , 215 S Main St, Kernersville, NC 27284, USA
    Building a team is more than a one-person job. Hear from Human Resource experts from across the Triad on the best business practices to find, develop, and support staff who will follow AFP best practices in ethics and donor-based relationship building.
  • Launching a Major Donor Program
    Launching a Major Donor Program
    Tue, Sep 24
    Paul J Ciener Botanical Gardens
    Sep 24, 2024, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
    Paul J Ciener Botanical Gardens , 215 S Main St, Kernersville, NC 27284, USA
    Developing a major donor program can be a daunting task, especially if you’re starting from scratch. Lauren and David will walk through a case study of Healing Transitions’ development and launch of their first formal major donor program.
  • Strategy as a Practice: Process over Product and People over Power
    Strategy as a Practice: Process over Product and People over Power
    Tue, Jul 30
    Paul J Ciener Botanical Gardens
    Jul 30, 2024, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
    Paul J Ciener Botanical Gardens , 215 S Main St, Kernersville, NC 27284, USA
    A traditional and static “strategic plan” often struggles to keep up with an ever-changing landscape. Instead, we will consider a strategic cycle that is change-ready, process-oriented, and people-focused.
  • Re-examining Philanthropy: Community-Centric Fundraising
    Re-examining Philanthropy: Community-Centric Fundraising
    Tue, Jun 25
    Paul J Ciener Botanical Gardens
    Jun 25, 2024, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
    Paul J Ciener Botanical Gardens , 215 S Main St, Kernersville, NC 27284, USA
    Community-Centric Fundraising (CCF) is a movement that centers philanthropy around social justice, aligning philanthropic efforts with organizational values.
  • Shifting the Paradigm Landscape: Increasing Engagement and Philanthropy Among Alumni of Color
    Shifting the Paradigm Landscape: Increasing Engagement and Philanthropy Among Alumni of Color
    Tue, May 28
    Paul J Ciener Botanical Gardens
    May 28, 2024, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM EDT
    Paul J Ciener Botanical Gardens , 215 S Main St, Kernersville, NC 27284, USA
    Given the current pressing social challenges, this effort has never been more important. Register your team for both portions of this exciting day! Lunch: 12:00pm-1:30pm Extended Session 1:30pm-4:00pm
  • Imposter Syndrome: Claiming Your Place At the Table
    Imposter Syndrome: Claiming Your Place At the Table
    Tue, Apr 30
    Paul J Ciener Botanical Gardens
    Apr 30, 2024, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
    Paul J Ciener Botanical Gardens , 215 S Main St, Kernersville, NC 27284, USA
    Evangeline Weiss, Founder and President, Beyond Conflict, Inc. In this 70 minute session, we will learn to recognize that self doubt / imposter syndrome is paradoxical and has gifts to offer. We will explore 4 myths that prevent us from being in our power.
  • AI Empowered: Elevating Nonprofit Fundraising Strategies
    AI Empowered: Elevating Nonprofit Fundraising Strategies
    Tue, Mar 26
    Paul J Ciener Botanical Gardens
    Mar 26, 2024, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM EDT
    Paul J Ciener Botanical Gardens , 215 S Main St, Kernersville, NC 27284, USA
    Attendees will be equipped with knowledge and resources to revolutionize their fundraising strategies with AI. Register your team for both portions of this exciting day! Lunch: 12:00pm-1:30pm Extended Session 1:30pm-4:00pm
  • Strengths-Based Leadership in Philanthropy
    Strengths-Based Leadership in Philanthropy
    Tue, Feb 27
    Paul J Ciener Botanical Gardens
    Feb 27, 2024, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
    Paul J Ciener Botanical Gardens , 215 S Main St, Kernersville, NC 27284, USA
    Elizabeth Freeze, Senior Director of Philanthropy n a chaotic job market, when fundraisers have shorter and shorter tenures within organizations, what can we do to increase fundraising effectiveness and increase employee satisfaction?
  • How to Craft a Written Fundraising Plan
    How to Craft a Written Fundraising Plan
    Tue, Jan 23
    Paul J Ciener Botanical Gardens
    Jan 23, 2024, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
    Paul J Ciener Botanical Gardens , 215 S Main St, Kernersville, NC 27284, USA
    Mandy Pearce, President of Funding for Good Do you have fundraising goals but no idea of where to start in creating strategies to accomplish them? Mandy will teach you how to identify the essential data in your organization’s past and present so you can create a fundraising plan that works.
  • CFRE - What is it and why you want it! A Zoom Lunch & Learn
    CFRE - What is it and why you want it! A Zoom Lunch & Learn
    Tue, Nov 14
    Zoom
    Nov 14, 2023, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
    Zoom
    Grab your lunch and join us online for a panel discussion on the CFRE designation (Certified Fund Raising Executive) and how it can impact your career.
  • Fundraising Professionals Roundtable: Why Naming Rights Work
    Fundraising Professionals Roundtable: Why Naming Rights Work
    Thu, Nov 09
    The Community Foundation of Greater GSO
    Nov 09, 2023, 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
    The Community Foundation of Greater GSO, 301 N Elm St #100, Greensboro, NC 27401, USA
    Naming rights is an opportunity to champion your mission through a marketing platform for a company/family foundation/individuals. Association with a non-profit is an honor and naming rights provides public recognition of that support.
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