You may have seen the exciting announcement recently that the National Philanthropy Day luncheon sold out. The committee received overwhelming interest in the waitlist and has been able to release 100 more virtual seats to the event! Don't miss this second (and final) opportunity to be part of this year's virtual event celebrating our incredible honorees: 

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 

To purchase your table or individual tickets, visit www.AFPCharlotte.org/NPD. We look forward to a great event on Thursday, November 18 (11:45 1:00). Early bird pricing ends Thursday, October 21 and the last call for sponsors and table purchases is Friday, October 29. 

Special thanks to our fantastic media partner, Kim Brattain Media!

Each year, AFP Global celebrates Ethics Awareness Month in October. This year's third annual Ethics Awareness Month highlights the importance of ethics in fundraising, which, while always important, has become especially critical as charities navigate a new philanthropic environment dominated by the pandemic. 

Visit AFP Global's Ethics Awareness Month webpage

Review AFP's Code of Ethical Standards

What would you do in these ethical situations?

Do you have fundraising knowledge and coaching skills you'd like to share?  Are you just starting your career in development and need some guidance and support?

If you answered yes to either of these questions, consider joining the AFP Charlotte Mentoring Program. As a mentor, you'll be paying it forward by sharing your experience with someone who was once in your shoes. As a mentee, you'll receive the benefit of learning from someone who knows what you're experiencing. You'll have a coach and partner who can guide you to be a better fundraiser.

AFP Charlotte is now accepting applications for the mentor/mentee program. The deadline for applications is November 5. If you are interested, please visit the mentoring page on our website. Please contact Brittany Jenkins, VP of Membership, with any questions.

As fundraisers, we have a responsibility to interrogate perceptions of philanthropy and to rethink what philanthropy means for modern needs and equity. 

This month, the IDEA committee is pleased to share resources pertaining to Hispanic Heritage Month and Indigenous Peoples' Day:

• National Hispanic American Heritage Month 2021 

• Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month, Charity Navigator 

• National Hispanic Heritage Month, Philanos

• Latino Americans on PBS

• Celebrating & Honoring Indigenous Peoples' Day, WA Women's Foundation

• 18 Indigenous-led Nonprofits to Support, Philanthropy Together

• Indigenous Peoples' Day: Combating the Erasure of Native People, Non Profit News

• Native Americans in Philanthropy

This summer, Stacy Aldrich joined Make-A-Wish Central and Western, NC as the Chief Development Officer. Stacy previously was the Advisor of Individual Giving for the American Heart Association focusing on major gifts in the Southeast and Vice President of Development for the organization in Charlotte. She is thrilled to rejoin AFP and the amazing network of professional fundraisers. 

Robert Koch returns to higher education after spending the past three years as Director of Development at WFAE, Charlotte's NPR news source. On October 25 he starts as Senior Director of Engagement and Giving at Queens University of Charlotte where he will be working with various boards across the university and managing a team of five focused on annual giving, communications, and events.


Join us in congratulating Stacy and Robert on their new roles! 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!

Are you looking to add something to your professional development repertoire? To help our members deal with the unique challenges (and opportunities!) of their roles and their organizations, AFP Charlotte offers the following affinity groups free to all members. For additional information, please contact Jane Freeman.

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.