Association of Fundraising Professionals - Arkansas Chapter

06/17/2026

Rising Voices of Fundraising: The AFP Emerging Leaders Podcast is AFP's new monthly podcast highlighting the journeys, challenges, and triumphs of the next generation of nonprofit leaders.

Check it out now!

https://afpglobal.org/podcasts

06/16/2026

📣 Join AFP-Arkansas THIS THURSDAY for Stewardship by Design: An Idea Exchange! We're excited to welcome Chris Wyrick as facilitator for our June education session!

Throughout his distinguished career, Chris has served institutions including Vanderbilt University, the University of South Carolina, and the University of Arkansas, helping raise more than $1 billion in philanthropic support. In 2004, he was recognized as the National Fundraiser of the Year by his peers.

If you’re looking for fresh ideas for donor stewardship, sponsorship benefits, or communicating impact, this session is for you. Attendees are encouraged to bring sponsorship packets, event materials, or stewardship examples from their own organizations to share and discuss.

🕣 Networking begins at 8:30 a.m.
📍 Red & Blue Events Venue
🎟 FREE for AFP Members until August | $75 Non-Members

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/stewardship-by-design-an-idea-exchange-tickets-1989833051221

06/15/2026

Looking for your next fundraising opportunity? Our friends at CareLink are hiring a Development Officer! CareLink.org/careers
Check out the position and help support a mission that makes a difference for older adults and caregivers across central Arkansas.

*NOW HIRING* CareLink is looking for a Development Officer!

Want to put your fundraising skills to work for a mission that matters? CareLink is hiring a Development Officer to help grow support for programs that serve older adults and family caregivers across central Arkansas.

This is a great opportunity for someone who loves donor engagement, campaign strategy, storytelling, and the details that make fundraising successful. In this role, you’ll help strengthen donor relationships, support direct response campaigns, manage stewardship efforts, track fundraising results, and build meaningful community support for CareLink’s mission.

**Location:** North Little Rock, AR
**Hours:** Full-time, 37.5 hours per week
**Salary Range:** $47,872–$54,584

If you’re mission-minded and excited to help connect people with a cause that makes a real difference, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply now at CareLink.org/careers

06/11/2026

📣 Join AFP-Arkansas next week for Stewardship by Design: An Idea Exchange!

We're excited to welcome Chris Wyrick as facilitator for our June education session!

Throughout his distinguished career, Chris has served institutions including Vanderbilt University, the University of South Carolina, and the University of Arkansas, helping raise more than $1 billion in philanthropic support. In 2004, he was recognized as the National Fundraiser of the Year by his peers.

If you’re looking for fresh ideas for donor stewardship, sponsorship benefits, or communicating impact, this session is for you. Attendees are encouraged to bring sponsorship packets, event materials, or stewardship examples from their own organizations to share and discuss.

🕣 Networking begins at 8:30 a.m.
📍 Red & Blue Events Venue
🎟 FREE for AFP Members until August | $75 Non-Members

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/stewardship-by-design-an-idea-exchange-tickets-1989833051221

06/10/2026

⭐ AFP Arkansas is honored to once again receive Ten Star Gold Chapter status from AFP Global!

This recognition is only possible because of the passionate nonprofit professionals, volunteers, and leaders who invest their time and talents into our chapter throughout the year.

Thank you for helping us strengthen philanthropy across Arkansas!

Learn more: https://afpglobal.org/tenstar

06/09/2026

Missed AFP ICON? We've got you covered!
Thanks to our 2026 Chamberlain Scholarship recipient, Anthony Hampton, we're able to share presentation slides and resources from AFP ICON with our local fundraising community.

Anthony joined fundraising professionals from across the country for sessions on donor engagement, fundraising strategy, ethics, AI, donor-advised funds, and more while also building meaningful connections with fellow AFP members and nonprofit leaders.

Enjoy the AFP ICON 2026 Resources now!
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1n77p-JpKiXUQfy67AMXnPpJ2f6G2eNED?usp=drive_link

06/04/2026

Join AFP Arkansas on June 18 for Stewardship by Design: An Idea Exchange — an interactive session focused on donor stewardship, sponsorship strategy, and communicating impact effectively.

Facilitated by Chris Wyrick, a nationally recognized fundraising leader who has helped raise more than $1 billion throughout his career.

Join the AFP-Arkansas Chapter for a collaborative idea exchange on:
✔ Communicating donor impact
✔ Creative stewardship strategies
✔ Strengthening event sponsorship relationships
✔ Practical ideas you can use right away

Attendees are encouraged to bring sponsorship packets, event materials, or stewardship examples from their own organizations to share and discuss.

🕣 Networking begins at 8:30 a.m.
📍 Red & Blue Events Venue
🎟 FREE for AFP Members until August | $75 Non-Members

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/stewardship-by-design-an-idea-exchange-tickets-1989833051221

06/02/2026

Your AFP membership just leveled up!
✔️ Free access to ALL live webinars
✔️ Dozens of continuing education opportunities
✔️ Insights from top fundraising experts
If you’ve been thinking about diving deeper into professional development—now’s the time!
https://afpglobal.org/professional-development/webinars

05/28/2026

Our 2026 Chamberlain Scholarship recipient, Anthony Hampton, recently attended AFP ICON, where he and fundraisers across the nation explored topics ranging from fundraising AI strategy to donor acquisition and nonprofit ethics.

Anthony shared that connecting with fellow AFP members and Chamberlain Scholars from across the country was one of the most impactful parts of the experience.

We encourage AFP Arkansas members to watch for future scholarship opportunities and take advantage of opportunities to grow through AFP!

https://community.afpglobal.org/arkansas/education/scholarship