Association of Fundraising Professionals - Arkansas Chapter

10/19/2026

Join AFP Arkansas on **Thursday, November 5**, for a full day of professional development, fresh perspectives, and connection with Arkansas’s philanthropic community!

From our opening keynote and engaging morning sessions to afternoon workshops, there are plenty of opportunities to learn something new, exchange ideas, and strengthen your fundraising practice.

✨ **Make plans to join us!** Explore the Festival timeline, see what’s in store, and secure your tickets today.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/festival-of-philanthropy-2026-tickets-1994623858655

10/16/2026

Join us at the **2026 Festival of Philanthropy** as Kim Davis, CEO of the B. and Florence E. King Foundation, opens the day with Beyond the Check: The Power of Trust, Proximity and Partnership.

Start your Festival experience exploring the relationships and partnerships at the heart of meaningful philanthropy.

📅 Thursday, November 5
🎟️ Register now: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/festival-of-philanthropy-2026-tickets-1994623858655

10/15/2026

On November 5, we'll celebrate the individuals, organizations, volunteers, and businesses whose generosity is making a lasting impact across our state.

Join AFP Arkansas for the 44th Annual National Philanthropy Day Awards Luncheon as we honor this year's outstanding recipients!

🎟 Tickets and sponsorship opportunities still available: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/festival-of-philanthropy-2026-tickets-1994623858655

10/15/2026

Festival of Philanthropy Speaker Update! Gerard Matthews of 19ninetyfilms will share practical ways nonprofits can move past barriers and create video content consistently using the technology already in their pockets.

If video has been on your to-do list for far too long, this session is for you!

📅 Thursday, November 5
🎟️ Save your spot: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/festival-of-philanthropy-2026-tickets-1994623858655

10/14/2026

Festival of Philanthropy Speaker Update! Jo Ellis of Make.Do. will challenge nonprofits to rethink their email strategies and build stronger relationships with subscribers.

Learn how a more consistent inbox presence can keep your organization top-of-mind, strengthen your messaging, and help turn subscribers into supporters who feel connected to your mission.

📅 Thursday, November 5
🎟️ Register for the Festival: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/festival-of-philanthropy-2026-tickets-1994623858655

10/14/2026

Can't wait for this awesome session on Volunteer Fundraising! Thank you Fran Carter & The Mighty Rib!

I’m super excited to be speaking at this year’s Festival of Philanthropy.

My dear friend, Fran Carter of Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families, will join me as we share the story of a five-year journey with Soup Sunday, the organization's signature annual fundraiser.

“Discover how nonprofits can give volunteers the structure and guidance they need while empowering them to take ownership, contribute ideas, and grow their impact.”

📅 Thursday, November 5th, Doubletree Hotel, 9:30am

🎟️ Get your Festival tickets, click on the Association of Fundraising Professionals - Arkansas Chapter page and find the link.

10/13/2026

Festival of Philanthropy Speaker Update! Kevin Shalin of The Mighty Rib and Fran Carter of Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families will share the story of a five-year journey with Soup Sunday, the organization's signature annual fundraiser.

Discover how nonprofits can give volunteers the structure and guidance they need while empowering them to take ownership, contribute ideas, and grow their impact.

📅 Thursday, November 5
🎟️ Get your Festival tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/festival-of-philanthropy-2026-tickets-1994623858655

10/13/2026

**Your Festival of Philanthropy timeline is here!**

Join AFP Arkansas on **Thursday, November 5**, for a full day of professional development, fresh perspectives, and connection with Arkansas’s philanthropic community!

From our opening keynote and engaging morning sessions to afternoon workshops, there are plenty of opportunities to learn something new, exchange ideas, and strengthen your fundraising practice.

✨ **Make plans to join us!** Explore the Festival timeline, see what’s in store, and secure your tickets today.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/festival-of-philanthropy-2026-tickets-1994623858655

10/12/2026

Join AFP Arkansas & Arkansas Children's TOMORROW for the 2026 Anne Hickman Lectureship: High Stakes, High Impact: Extraordinary Investments on Tuesday, October 13, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Statehouse Convention Center in Little Rock.

Hosted by Arkansas Children's, this year's conversation features Marcy Doderer, Mandy Macke, and Erica Dayton as they explore the power of extraordinary investments in the non-profit sector.

This event is the October Monthly Education Session hosted by AFP Arkansas. AFP Members will receive a discounted rate of $30; non-members $50.

STILL TIME TO GET YOUR TICKET! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/anne-hickman-lectureship-high-stakes-high-impactextraordinary-investment-tickets-2001706794908

10/12/2026

Happening Tomorrow! Join AFP Arkansas for our FINAL CFRE Study session on October 13! It will cover Ethics & accountability, leadership & management, comprehensive practice questions, and exam strategies.

📅 October 13 | 5–7 p.m.
📍 Achieve Community Alliance, Little Rock
RSVP Here: https://qrco.de/CFRE