AFP NC, Western North Carolina Chapter Event: 2025 Philanthropy Summit
November 12, 2025 | 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Join us for the premier gathering of Western North Carolina’s philanthropic community—the AFPWNC Philanthropy Summit. This year’s Summit is more than an event—it’s a celebration of resilience, generosity, and the people who power positive change.
The day begins with an elegant breakfast and National Philanthropy Day Awards Ceremony honoring the visionaries, changemakers, and champions of giving in our region. We’ll celebrate those who give, those who raise funds, and those who put resources to work for the greater good—including the presentation of the prestigious Summit Award to a lifelong leader in fundraising and community impact.
This celebration is the perfect opportunity to bring your sponsors, donors, board members, volunteers, and special guests. It’s a meaningful way to honor their contributions, highlight the impact they make, and share in a community-wide celebration of philanthropy. Treat your team and supporters to a day of recognition, inspiration, and connection.
Following the Awards Ceremony, the program transforms into a conference-style Philanthropy Institute, complete with a networking lunch, skill-building workshops, and inspiring sessions for fundraisers and community leaders. Attendees will hear a fundraising-focused keynote, dive into practical breakout sessions, and end the day with a dynamic panel of local foundations and funders offering their perspectives on giving in WNC.
Attendees will enjoy:
- Networking lunch with peers, donors, and community leaders
- Free professional headshots to update your profile with confidence
- Raffle giveaways featuring delightful local goodies
- High-impact workshops covering:
- Capital campaigns & major gifts
- Planned giving & generational wealth transfer
- Volunteer management & HR skills
- Donor discovery & small-shop strategies
- Mental health, organizational culture, and more
Together, we’ll share great food, meaningful connections, and bold ideas to fuel our community’s recovery and growth one year after Hurricane Helene.