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Welcome to the Northwest Arkansas Chapter

The Northwest Arkansas Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals offers members the opportunity to connect with colleagues, engage in creative thinking, network with new friends and achieve great results in their work. Please check out our programs, volunteer opportunities and get to know your Chapter leaders. 

The Northwest Arkansas Chapter is recognized as a Ten Star Gold Chapter for 2024. Fewer than 20
percent of AFP's 200 professional chapters earn this recognition, making AFP Northwest Arkansas one of the association's leading chapters around the world.

Congratulations to the Arkansas Chapter for earning the 2024 IDEA Champion Designation. IDEA stands for inclusion, diversity, equity, and access. The IDEA Champion Designation recognizes those chapters that have accomplished many of the key objectives in our goal of advancing diversity. 

                                   
    

Announcements

  • September Newsletter


     

     

     

    Congratulations to our

    National Philanthropy Day 2024 Honorees

     

     

    Our Chapter is very excited to once again be hosting the National Philanthropy Day celebration and we hope you will consider joining us to celebrate the incredible honorees that have been selected to receive awards this year.

     

    Check out the link below to learn more or contact us at afpnwa@gmail.com.

     

     

     

    October Education Session

     

     

    Presented by: Natasha Ramkissoon, Senior Director – Digital Values, AI and Emerging Tech Governance, Walmart

     

    An Introduction to AI and Potential Business Use Cases

     

    In the first hour, Natasha and Ferras will provide an introduction to generative AI and how to use AI responsibly.

     

    In the second hour, Natasha and Kevin will provide some use cases for participants to practice with as they get hands on with ChatGPT to learn how to leverage generative AI for these common fundraising tasks including ways it can be used to create efficiency in professional and administrative roles.

     

     

    Registration closes the Monday prior to the event.

     

    Location: NWACC Springdale Campus

    Date: Wednesday, October 16

    Time: 8:30-11:45 am

     

    Members: $30.00 per monthly session

    Non-Members: $50.00 per monthly session

     

    Each session is 2 CFRE credit hours

     

     

     

    Save the Dates

     

     

    Oct 16: Education Session

    Nov 13: National Philanthropy Day

     

     

    Chapter Webinars

    Webinars are FREE for Members of AFP NWA!

     

    Webinars are 60 minute sessions that allow you to learn the latest from the best in the field. Each session qualifies for 1 point toward CFRE education requirements. AFP webinars are a great professional development opportunity and they are free for members!

     

    To access webinars, click on webinar link and follow prompts to register. When you click on register, it will prompt you to log-in to your BlueSky Path Learning Management System Account (different from AFP Membership Account). If you don’t have an account, please follow the instructions to create one.

     

    Once you have accessed the account, please place the webinar in your cart and the code below should be entered in the Discount Code field (not Attendance Code). This will zero out the purchase price.

     

    The link to the event will appear in your Purchased folder. You may watch the day the webinar is available or save it for a later date. Access to the webinars is available through December 31, 2024. 

     

    Please direct any questions to Lindsay Dixon, Webinars Chair.

     

     

     

     

     

    Are you passionate about giving back to the fundraising community? Do you have insights and experiences you'd love to share with emerging fundraising professionals? We invite you to consider becoming a mentor!

     

    Applications for the mentorship program are accepted year-round. If you are interested in becoming a mentor, please visit our website for more information and to apply.

     

    Questions? Contact Alison J. Levin

     

     

    AFP NWA Job Board

    Featured Jobs in Fundraising

     

    Development Director, Ronald McDonald House Charities of Aroma

    Executive DirectorElizabeth Richardson Center

    Associate Director of EventsUniversity of Arkansas-Office Engagement

    Community & Volunteer Engagement CoordinatorCasa of Northwest Arkansas

    Office CoordinatorCasa of Northwest Arkansas

    Executive Director, United Way of NWA

     

     

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    The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) and the Northwest Arkansas Chapter of the AFP offer members the opportunity to connect with colleagues, engage in creative thinking, network with new friends and achieve great results in their work.

     

    Membership Value Highlights

    ·    AFP NWA Chapter Monthly Education Sessions

    ·    AFP National Webinars

    ·    Mentorships

    ·    Networking with area fundraising professionals

    ·    Monthly Chapter Newsletters

    ·    Add more: AFP NWA Chapter Website: https://community.afpglobal.org/afparnorthwestchapter/home

     

    If you have questions about your membership, please contact Kelly Sampson, VP Membership, AFP Northwest Arkansas Chapter.

     

     

     

    Our Chapter is very excited to once again be hosting the National Philanthropy Day celebration and we hope you will consider joining us to celebrate the incredible honorees that have been selected to receive awards this year.

     

    Learn more about available sponsorship opportunities by clicking the link below or contact us at afpnwa@gmail.com

     

     

     

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