Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) Great Smoky Mountain Chapter

This is your last chance to register to join us on Thursday, August 22, 2024, from 11:30 AM until 1:00 PM at Crowne Plaza Knoxville - Mahogany Restaurant to explore the skills you need to develop to become an effective nonprofit executive including effective fundraising strategies, the importance of relationship building, and results-driven marketing communication practices. This is a joint meeting with PRSA. Lunch will be provided. Tickets on sale here: https://lnkd.in/eBnu2S_7

The role of nonprofit leaders and executives is evolving. The operating environment of a nonprofit organization has changed including post-pandemic giving trends, pay equity issues, and general operating support. A good leader of an NPO must pay attention to these things to make sure the organization continues to have effective leadership, effective and impactful programs and service delivery and effective fundraising strategies. Join us on Thursday, August 22, 2024, 11:30 AM until 1:00 PM at Crowne Plaza Knoxville - Mahogany Restaurant to explore the skills you need to develop to become an effective nonprofit executive including effective fundraising strategies, the importance of relationship building, and results-driven marketing communication practices. Lunch will be provided. Tickets on sale here:

Join us for a joint coffee with Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) members on Tuesday, August 13 from 8 am to 9 am at Perk City! RSVP to this free event here: https://lnkd.in/egGNtkxV Location Perk City 3229 E Magnolia Ave Knoxville, TN 37914

The fourth quarter of each year generally sees the height of fundraising for non-profits. Year-end appeals and donor visits rule the fundraiser’s calendar with the hope of reaching the right people who value the non-profit’s work in the community. What is a better way to kick off that season than by saying “thank you” to those who support your organization’s mission so faithfully? National Philanthropy Day® acknowledges the entire spectrum of services provided by the nonprofit community and recognizes the profound impact that philanthropy has on the fabric of society. Each year AFP honors individuals and groups who, through their hard work and dedication, have enhanced philanthropy, their communities, and the world. This year the event will be held on November 7 at the Foundry. The deadline for the following categories has been extended to August 16, 5:00 PM: • Youth in Philanthropy • Volunteer Fundraiser • Corporate Philanthropist National Philanthropy Day is an excellent event to highlight your donors and volunteers. Regional awardees are given the opportunity to speak from the podium to share why philanthropy is important to them. If you are an AFP member and would like more information, email [email protected].

Join us for a Happy Hour with a twist! This June, we're swapping our traditional education session for a special event: Pints and Planned Giving! Come hang out with us and other fundraisers at Knox Brew Hub on Tuesday, June 11 at 5:30 pm. We’ll have Jeremy Pharr, JD, from Thompson & Associates sharing top tips on planned giving. Don't miss this chance to learn, network, and enjoy some great brews! RSVP for this free event here:tps://https://lnkd.in/e5iEiij6

Join us at our next lunch and learn on Thursday, May 23 from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm at UT Extension (1801 Downtown West Blvd.) with Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) Senior Director of Chapter Engagement, Allison Sedwick. This presentation is an overview of AFP Global membership benefits and offerings by AFP Global staff. You’ll receive a high-level review of what AFP Global offers members and where to find that information on the AFP Global website. AFP Global hopes to remind you of easily accessible benefits and resources while also giving you the tools to justify the cost of membership to your employer. Any information that can be accessed by non-members will be pointed out along the way. Angela Bartlett, Paul Bowman, and Jennifer Lee will also provide reports from their experiences and learnings from AFP's ICON Conference last month. RSVP here: https://lnkd.in/eJnqXcPe

AFP Great Smoky Mountain Chapter welcomes anyone who spends at least 50% of their work time devoted to fundraising to apply for one of three new member scholarships or two current/previous member (of any chapter) scholarships! The scholarship deadline is Friday, May 31, 2024. Apply here: https://lnkd.in/g3PviG2q If you have questions about the scholarship or committee requirement, please contact us at [email protected].

Join AFP Great Smoky Mountain Chapter next week to network with other fundraisers at our next coffee and networking event on Tuesday, May 14 at 8 am at Cultivate Coffee & Flowers! Register here for this free event: https://lnkd.in/eq6878uv #Networking #Fundraisers #AFP

We’re learning the benefits of being CFRE certified at our monthly Lunch & Learn! Thank you American Museum of Science and Energy for being fabulous hosts! #fundraising #AFP #continuingeducation

Last chance to register and join us on Thursday, April 25 from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm at the American Museum of Science and Energy for this fast-paced session where we’ll demystify the steps to becoming a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE)! The CFRE has stood as our profession’s leading certification for over 40 years. We’ll uncover how earning it can propel your career forward, boost your salary, and prepare you to take on greater job responsibilities. Participation in the full webinar is eligible for 1 point in the non-fundraising category in the CFRE application’s Education section. Register for lunch here: https://lnkd.in/e7vsThkZ