AFP Great Smoky Mountain Chapter

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The Ten Star Gold Great Smoky Mountain Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) provides networking and education opportunities for fundraisers and others who work in or support nonprofits in the Greater Knoxville area and its surrounding counties.

Nonprofits of all sizes are represented in our membership, which also includes consultants and other business professionals serving the nonprofit sector.

Our Chapter’s long tradition of collegiality is witnessed by our more than 25 years of collaborative success in hosting November’s National Philanthropy Day activities. Our local awards luncheon offers every area nonprofit an opportunity to celebrate and recognize its donors and volunteers.

2024 IDEA Designation LogoAFP Smoky Mountain Chapter is also one of the 98 chapters who earned the 2024 IDEA Champion Designation!

The IDEA Champion Designation recognizes those chapters who have accomplished many of the key objectives in our goal of advancing Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access (IDEA). Thank you to you and your chapter for its commitment to IDEA in the fundraising profession.

Interested in getting involved? Learn more about membership here. 

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  • Sponsor - National Philanthropy Day Celebration

    By: Joseph Stabb Joseph Stabb , 4 months ago

    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 Increase Notice

    By: Joseph Stabb Joseph Stabb , 6 months ago

    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

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