As 2021 comes to a close, one thing resonating more loudly than ever is gratitude - thankfulness for gifts both large and small.  

AFP Charlotte continues to offer the critical professional development and networking opportunities that are needed to support our members during these unprecedented times. We have also redoubled our efforts to expand our IDEA (inclusion, diversity, equity, and access) platform with our members and nonprofits throughout Charlotte. I'm proud of the local excellence of our Chapter and to be part of the larger, global conversation as AFP members. AFP Charlotte is a volunteer-led and run organization, and I want to take just a moment to personally thank our board, committee members, and Chapter Administrator Alice Harry, who keep our chapter running.

I also want to thank you, our members, for staying connected, maintaining your engagement, and continuing to learn and share from our wonderful network of local professionals. We are excited for 2022 and seeing everyone in the New Year!

Best, 
Caitlin E. Donley, CFRE

On behalf of the NPD committee and AFP Board of Directors, thank you to the guests, sponsors, and table hosts who celebrated an incredible National Philanthropy Day with us this year! We had a truly inspirational slate of honorees and want to send one more "Congratulations!" to:

Outstanding Champion of Diversity | Justin L. Perry, MSW, LCSW, LCAS

Outstanding Emerging Philanthropist | Lauren Harkey

Outstanding Fundraising Executive | Donna Canzano Stucker

Outstanding Philanthropist | Mary Ruth and Philip Payne

Outstanding Philanthropic Small Business | Manolo's Bakery

Outstanding Philanthropic Organization | Lake Norman Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram and Gastonia Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram

Outstanding Student Philanthropist | Youth Leadership Council of Make-A-Wish Central & Western North Carolina

Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser | Jared Yerg

Outstanding Legacy | George D. Patterson

We thank these honorees and all those dedicated to giving back in our community. Thank you again to our sponsors, and make sure you join us in 2022!

After 2 years serving as the VP of Advancement at the Girl Scouts, Hornets' Nest Council, Alex Reardon will be taking on a new role as a consultant at Winkler Group.  In her new position, she will be helping organizations reach their capital campaign goals.  Having spent her career in the non-profit world here in Charlotte, she is looking forward to having a variety of clients across the country.  Previously, Alex has also worked with Thompson and Communities In Schools of Charlotte-Mecklenburg.

After 8 years working with Safe Alliance, Tenille Banner joined Smart Start of Mecklenburg County as the MECK Pre-K Communication Coordinator. In this new position, Tenille manages and coordinates all of the MECK Pre-K communications to keep the community informed of the program, activities and achievements in coordination with Smart Start's organizational strategy.

If you are a member on the move, please email Brittany Jenkins, VP of Membership, and share where you will be working, your new job title, and some highlights about your new role. We want to celebrate your success!

AFP Charlotte has built a reputation for getting the word out for the premier fundraising jobs across the Carolinas. Click here to read more and apply for a posted position.

In order to promote gender and racial pay equity, AFP is leading the way and will be requiring salary ranges for all new positions posted on the AFP Charlotte Job Board effective May 10, 2021. We understand this might be a significant change for some organizations, but AFP Charlotte strongly believes this is an important shift in increasing equity, inclusion and fairness in the fundraising profession.