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Autumn Reflections
October invites us to slow down, savor the season, and appreciate the beauty of change. With your support, we’re cultivating kindness and generosity that warm hearts like a favorite fall tradition. Together, we’re ensuring that hope and comfort are always in season.
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2025 AFP NWA End of Year Survey
Help us make our 2026 programs even better by sharing your feedback. Please take a moment to complete our quick survey. Your input will guide our planning and ensure our offerings meet your needs and interests.
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October Education Session Recap
Thank you to our incredible panelists, moderator, and attendees!
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“Raise a Glass or Rethink It?
The Pros and Cons of
Fundraising Events”
During this engaging discussion, panelists Steven Hinds, Jamie Dietrich, and Courtney Voigt shared valuable insights on making fundraising events both mission-driven and meaningful.
The key takeaway? Stay focused on your organization’s purpose and the people who make it possible. Identify your target audience, listen to your donors, and ensure strong communication before and after every event. Success takes the entire team, from board engagement to thoughtful follow-up.
Don’t be afraid to make the ask, measure your ROI, and explore creative approaches such as exclusive volunteer opportunities for top sponsors, partnering with an external event planner, or even simplifying with paper registration forms.
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“Powerful Partnerships: Securing Local & Corporate Sponsorships That Last”
Panelists George Newton from Coca-Cola, Kirby Jett from The Bank of Fayetteville, Larra Donaldson from Sam's Furniture, and Mike Klaas from General Mills shared candid insights on building authentic, long-term sponsorships that benefit both nonprofits and businesses.
A recurring theme was the importance of relationships: employee engagement, local buy-in, and thoughtful follow-up all make a lasting impression.
Keep your sponsorship proposals clear and concise, highlighting mutual value in just a few bullet points. Creativity goes a long way. Think unique sponsorship opportunities like a kids’ zone, DJ, or coffee bar.
Above all, take the time to understand each company’s priorities, maintain brand integrity, and always close the loop by showing the real impact of their investment.
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This year’s 2025 National Philanthropy Day celebratory luncheon will take place on Wednesday, November 12 at the
Fayetteville Public Library Event Center.
Table Sales due October 30th, 2025
To learn more, contact Amy at amcgovern@umfa.org
Congratulations 2025 Recipients!
Spectrum Brands
Outstanding Corporation
Rogers Academy of Leadership & Innovation
Youth in Philanthropy Award
Sophie Williams
Outstanding Emerging Professional
Becky and Bob Alexander
Outstanding Philanthropists
Ann Rosso
Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser
Kellie Knight
Outstanding Fundraising Executive >$2M
Joy Morris
Outstanding Fundraising Executive <$2M
New Beginnings NWA
Outstanding Philanthropic Organization
Jody Dilday
Ernie Lawrence Professional Advisor Award
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BE the CAUSE is the Foundation’s annual, unrestricted fund that supports all four pillars of our Case for Support. BE the CAUSE helps to fund local, national, and international programs including scholarships, leadership development, education and much more.
A portion of every donation that a donor makes goes back to their local chapter to support local programs.
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AFP Webinars are free for members, last 60 minutes, and each qualifies for 1 CFRE credit. To register, click the webinar link, log in to your BlueSky Path account (or create one), add the session to your cart, and enter the discount code below to zero out the price. The webinar will appear in your Purchased folder to watch live or anytime through December 31, 2025.
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October 8, 2025 - 1:00pm-2:00pm Eastern
UNDERSTANDING AND WORKING WITH DONOR MOTIVATIONS
December 3, 2025 - 1:00pm-2:00pm Eastern
FROM FAILURE CAME SUCCESS - MISTAKES TO AVOID AND IDEAS TO INCLUDE AS YOU PLAN FOR A CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
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AFP NWA Job Board
Looking for your next opportunity?!
Be sure to check out the AFP NWA Job Board for the latest fundraising positions in our community! Current postings include roles with GRANTED, Fayetteville Public Library Foundation, and the Ronald McDonald House Charities.
Don’t miss out... new opportunities are added regularly!
If you have a job opening you would like posted on the website, please send
either a link to the job or a pdf of the job description and contact
information to afpnwa@gmail.com.
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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
For questions about your membership, please contact Jamie Dietrich, AFP President.
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