Each year the NC Philanthropy Conference attracts between 400 and 500 fundraising professionals from nonprofits across the state of North Carolina and surrounding states. Our sessions are CFRE approved and yearly we bring 30+ industry leaders (consultants, practitioners and philanthropists) selected to present dynamic, interactive breakout sessions. The conference attracts fundraising professionals, executive directors and other staff of nonprofits from small grass roots to large universities and foundations serving the people of North Carolina. This year’s conference is all about our nonprofit fundraisers- the staff who wear multiple hats, have more and more responsibilities and are charged to do much more with much less. Nonprofit institutions have to do more with less as they build effective boards, increase engagement with existing donors and volunteers, and utilize technology and metrics to carry out their mission. The fundamentals of fundraising are still the same – but our fundraisers are eager to learn fresh, new perspectives for success. In order to increase job satisfaction and reduce employee turnover, they want to learn strategies to help prioritize their time and their workload, reduce and manage stress, and learn effective communication techniques. Our marketing communications emails are sent to nearly 7,000 people across the state and surrounding areas. It is also advertised on Triad, Triangle and Charlotte chapter websites, newsletters and at monthly meetings. The conference is also posted at the International AFP site www.afpnet.org. Besides regular communications, the three chapters have a combined membership base of nearly 700 regular AFP Members. We also communicate with and through the NCSU Institute for Nonprofits, NC Planned Giving Council, NC Center for Nonprofits and NC Community Foundations. The 2012 Greensboro Conference attracted over 430 attendees from 225 nonprofit and for profit organizations and last year’s conference in Raleigh attracted over 440 attendees, representing over 250 organizations. Our conference is well respected, evaluated highly and continues to grow. Volunteers from the boards and membership of the three chapters give their time and expertise to ensuring a quality education experience for all.
