2-24-10 - How NOT to Annoy Funders When Writing Grants

Michelle Hankes, Executive Director of Blount County United Way presents “How NOT to Annoy Funders When Writing Grants”

3-24-10: Ten Ways to WOW Your Donors

Angie Hatcher Sledge, Vice President of Development, Knox Area Rescue Ministries presents “Ten Ways to WOW Your Donors”

5-26-10 - Education Day

Education Day. A variety of speakers will present various topics throughout the day.

6-23-10 - How to Make Your Auction Event More Profitable

Sherry Truhlar, Auctioneer and Owner of Red Apple Auctions presents “How to Make Your Auction Event More Profitable”

7-28-10 - Donor Panel

Donor Panel

8-25-10 - Achieving Life-Work Balance

Eric Benson, Speaker & Facilitator presents “Achieving Life-Work Balance”

Ethical Standards

Ethical standards and principles are the foundation for maintaining public trust, for every AFP member.

Intentionally Diverse

Inclusiveness is an essential source of vitality and strength for the effective pursuit of the association's mission.

Extended Reach

AFP represents more than 30,000 members in 200 chapters throughout the world, working to advance philanthropy through advocacy, research, education and certification programs.

Job Listings

Development Director
Posted: January 20, 2010

Director of Development for University Advancement
Posted: January 14, 2010

With more than 30,000 members in over 198 chapters throughout the world, the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) represents the highest level of ethical and effective fundraising and promotes charitable gift giving. In today's challenging financial environment, our trained fundraising professionals remain true to the core values AFP established nearly 50 years ago: ethics...trust...long-term relationships...honesty...communication.

To learn more about the Great Smoky Mountain chapter of AFP, please explore our website, sign up for our e-newsletter (link), or join us for a monthly meeting (link). If you would like to join our local chapter of the world's largest association for development professionals, contact Vic Mende.

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