AFP Great Smoky Mountain Chapter

05/26/2026

⏰ Last chance — registration closes TODAY!

If you've been on the fence, now's the time. Amplifying Your Nonprofit’s Voice: Leveraging Public Relations for Fundraising is this Thursday and today is your last day to register.

📅 Thursday, May 28 | 11:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
📍 Blount Mansion | 200 W. Hill Ave, Knoxville, TN

Join Ripley PR experts Casey Beaman and Anthony Cloud for a lunch session packed with actionable PR strategies to grow your donor base and amplify your mission. Complimentary parking on site.

AFP members, log in for member pricing. Guests welcome — no account needed. Register now before it's too late!

05/19/2026

📣 One week left to register!

Don't miss Amplifying Your Nonprofit’s Voice: Leveraging Public Relations for Fundraising - an AFP luncheon session you'll want on your calendar.

📅 Thursday, May 28 | 11:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
📍 Blount Mansion | 200 W. Hill Ave, Knoxville, TN

Ripley PR's Casey Beaman and Anthony Cloud — from one of America's Best PR Agencies (Newsweek) and the 2025 Merit Awards PR Agency of the Year — will share practical strategies to strengthen your nonprofit's story, boost your credibility, and drive fundraising results.

Complimentary parking available on site. AFP members, log in for member pricing. Guests can register without an account. Registration closes May 26 - secure your spot today!

04/27/2026

Who's at AFP ICON? 📣📣

04/07/2026

What can nonprofits learn from Dolly Parton's approach to impact?

Tracy Long, Director of Marketing & Development, is sharing it all at our April 16th program, "How Dolly and Her Dollywood Foundation Built a Global Program," with PRSA Volunteer Chapter and AAF Knoxville— and she's giving us a preview right here. Watch now, and make sure to register by Thursday, April 9th to save your spot!

https://community.afpglobal.org/afpknox/events/simple-registration?CalendarEventKey=aa61a8d2-5763-4ecb-acb6-019bf151eb97

03/30/2026

We were so fortunate to have two incredible voices from the Tennessee Nonprofit Network Network join us — Andrea Hill, Chief Development and Partnerships Officer, and Tony Murchison, East Tennessee Regional Director. Together, they led a fantastic conversation on how TNN is supporting nonprofits across Tennessee and what it means for our sector.

From updates on the Advocacy Summit and Day on the Hill, to TNN's policy tracker and the legislation that could impact your organization, our attendees left equipped, informed, and energized to make a difference.

A heartfelt THANK YOU to Andrea and Tony for sharing their time, expertise, and passion with our chapter. 💙

We also want to give a huge shoutout and thank you to Burns Mailing and Printing for generously providing a giveaway item for our attendees — we appreciate your support of our chapter and the nonprofit community!

And of course, THANK YOU to every single person who came out and joined the conversation. You are what makes this community so special. We can't wait to see you at the next event! 🌟

11/22/2025

Celebrate the season with fellow fundraising professionals at a cheerful gathering featuring festive holiday music, delicious catering by Big Fatty's, and relaxed networking in a welcoming atmosphere. Guests can enjoy a special photo opportunity with miniature horses, bringing a touch of whimsy and heart to the festivities. Bring your favorite beverage and join us for an evening full of holiday spirit and meaningful connections.

Photographs with the miniature horses will be available from 6 p.m. to 6:45 p.m.

Registration is required by Friday, December 5, 2025. Sign up here: https://community.afpglobal.org/afpknox/events/simple-registration?CalendarEventKey=77ea74e1-ff04-410a-b5f8-0197bc768b2e

11/21/2025

11/19/2025

🎓 Apply for the Chamberlain Scholarship

AFP Great Smoky Mountain Chapter welcomes applications for the Chamberlain Scholarship, which provides full registration (minus a $10 processing fee) to attend AFP ICON 2026 in San Diego, April 26–28. This scholarship is designed for fundraisers who have never attended AFP ICON before and spend at least 50% of their time in fundraising.

Don’t miss this incredible opportunity for professional growth and connection!

Apply by Friday, November 28, 2025, here: https://forms.gle/XmjUwA6WfxnyUL6g6!

11/05/2025

🎉 Tomorrow’s the night!

Join us for National Philanthropy Day 2025 as we celebrate the people and organizations who make generosity their legacy.

📅 Thursday, November 6 | 6 PM
📍 The Relix, Knoxville
🎟️ Tickets still available → https://shorturl.at/awIh9

Let’s come together to honor those who make East Tennessee a better place for all.

11/04/2025

👏 Outstanding Volunteer Fundraisers: Ford Little & David Wedekind

As co-chairs of the McNabb Center’s Elevate Recovery High School Campaign, Ford and David led the largest fundraising effort in the Center’s history—raising $9.2 million for Tennessee’s only public recovery high school.

Their tireless volunteerism and creative leadership have inspired transformational change for families and youth across our region.

National Philanthropy Day 2025
Thursday, November 6 | 6 PM
The Relix, Knoxville
Tickets available now → https://shorturl.at/awIh9