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THE ARKANSAS CHAPTER  

The Arkansas Chapter is recognized as a Ten Star Gold Chapter for 2024. Fewer than 20 percent of AFP's 200 professional chapters earn this recognition, making AFP Arkansas one of the association's leading chapters around the world. AFP Arkansas has earned this classification for the past several years and is proud to deliver a high standard to our members.

The 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 Arkansas Chapter is also recognized as an AFP IDEA Champion for 2024. The IDEA Champion Designation recognizes those chapters who have accomplished many of the key objectives outlined in the advancing diversity strategic goal. This designation encourages chapters to perform specific activities designed to increase diversity and inclusion within fundraising and public awareness of the importance of philanthropy in all cultures.

Announcements

  • Ethical Dilemmas in the Workplace

    Please join us!

    8:30am: Check-in & Networking

    9:00am: Session Begins

    $25 for AFP Members

    $75 for Non-AFP Members

    Kris Autry is a dedicated human resource professional with a passion for fostering a positive workplace culture and facilitating employee development. With over 20 years of expertise in HR and Operations, Kris is results-focused, driven by the advocacy for employees. She holds an associate degree in criminal justice and a bachelor’s degree in philosophy from Lyon College. She has recently completed training through Wicklander-Zulawski in forensic interviewing techniques. Currently she is the District Human Resource Leader for the Kroger company where she oversees the employee relations for 12 stores in the Little Rock Metro area including Benton and Hot Springs.

    Kris is an Arkansas native, she was raised in Batesville, has lived in Jonesboro and Fayetteville but has called the capital city her home for the last 12 years. She enjoys watching stand-up comedy and true crime with her husband Dillon. Her son, Kelten is currently an EMT in paramedic school and her daughter Izzy is a senior in high school with aspirations for going to UCA to study Law.

    In this interactive session we will navigate each step from receiving a complaint to case review in workplace investigations. We will discuss common ethical issues within the non-profit, fundraising sector. If you have a common occurrence, or one that was significantly unique we would love to discuss it.

  • Understanding the Grant Funding Landscape

    Please join us for a panel on understanding the grant funding landscape!

    Lesley Roberts, Philanthropic Advisor – How to best partner with the Community Foundation
    Regional Development Director, Arkansas Community Foundation

    Dr. Ginny Blankenship, CFRE, CNP - Understanding the Grant Fundraising Landscape
    Owner, The Blankenship Group, LLC

    Sara Drew – Grant Funding Landscape
    Development Director, Arkansas Imagination Library

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