News & Announcements

National Philanthropy Day® 2025
Presented by AFP Great Smoky Mountain Chapter
Thursday, November 6 | The Relix, Knoxville
Celebrate Generosity. Spotlight Impact.

National Philanthropy Day® (NPD) honors the individuals, organizations, and businesses
whose generous contributions shape East Tennessee. From transformational gifts to
grassroots giving, we spotlight those who inspire our region through philanthropy,
leadership, and service.

In 2025, we’re expanding our reach with an 8–10 page commemorative feature in VIP
Knoxville Magazine and a festive in-person celebration at The Relix—uniting storytelling and
community in a powerful evening of recognition and inspiration.

We invite you to partner with AFP as a sponsor in this celebration of generosity, helping to
elevate community champions while advancing ethical, effective fundraising across East
Tennessee.

AFP Global dues for Professional and Associate memberships will increase by $50 beginning August 4, 2025. $25 of that increase will go directly to your chapter. If you renew prior to August 4, you can lock in the current rate ($295 + chapter dues) for up to 1,2,3, or 5 years, with additional savings on multi year memberships. Learn More About the Benefits of Membership

The U.S. House of Representatives passed the tax legislation known as "The One, Big, Beautiful Bill" early this morning on a razor-thin 215-214 vote. The bill will now go to the Senate and is expected to be taken up after the Memorial Day recess.

AFP, in conjunction with several other sector partners, has issued a joint statement expressing concern about the fact that the bill relies on nearly $50 billion in new and increased taxes on the charitable sector to pay for other tax cuts.

Read the Statement | Learn More About the Bill