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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 2025. 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 2025 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. 

                                  
    

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  • November Newsletter

     

     

    A November Full of Thanks

    November reminds us to pause, reflect, and acknowledge the many hands and hearts that make our work possible. As we celebrate a season centered on gratitude, we’re thankful for each of you who helps nurture generosity across Northwest Arkansas. Together, we’re building a community where compassion is shared, and

    thankfulness grows all year long.

     

     

     

    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.

     

     

     

     

     

    Thank You for Celebrating

    National Philanthropy Day With Us!

     

    We are so grateful to everyone who joined us for National Philanthropy Day, a beautiful moment to honor the spirit of giving that makes Northwest Arkansas such a special place. Your presence helped celebrate the people and organizations

    who lift our community every day.

     

    A heartfelt thank you to our Presenting Sponsor,

    The Willard & Pat Walker Foundation, for stewarding a legacy of generosity that continues to shape and strengthen NWA.

     

    We are proud to recognize our Ruby Sponsor, The University of Arkansas Office of University Advancement, whose dedication is vital to our collective success, directly fueling the educational and enrichment initiatives that elevate our community.

     

    We are also deeply appreciative of our Champion, Media, and Event Sponsors, along with our Benefactors, whose

    support made this gathering possible.

     

    We hope you enjoy reliving the day through the photo gallery linked below.

     

     

    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

     

     

     

    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.

     

     

     

    Chapter Webinars

    Webinars are FREE for Members of AFP NWA!

     

    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.

     

    🌟2025 Webinars🌟

     

    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 

     

     

     

    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 The Salvation Army, 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.

     

     

     

    Need to Join or Renew

     

    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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