Welcome to the AFP South Carolina Piedmont Chapter website! We are committed to supporting development professionals throughout the Upstate region of South Carolina. Our chapter has over 75 active members, who serve as development directors, fundraising consultants, grant writers, volunteer fundraisers, foundation executives, and other individuals dedicated to fundraising and philanthropy.
If you are a development professional, a volunteer involved in the philanthropic process, interested in fundraising as a career, or just want to know more about AFP, we welcome you!
As we work to better serve you, keep an eye on this website for continued services and information.
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Apr 18 - Vice President for Advancement
You can make a difference in the lives of hurting children and families in crisis. Thornwell Home for Children, a 136 year-old ministry providing residential care and community-based services to children in need and their families, is seeking a Vice President for Advancement. The successful candidate will be responsible for the strategy, implementation and leadership of a comprehensive fundraising, marketing and public relations program to maximize awareness of and philanthropic support for Thornwell’s mission. ... more >
Mar 14 - Director of Development
Job Description - Director of Development
The Development Director will be responsible for developing and implementing the development strategy for Still Hopes Episcopal Retirement Community. Reporting to the Executive Director, the Development Director will be responsible for achieving fundraising goals. This includes leveraging key relationships and contacts within and outside of the Still Hopes Community to ensure meeting revenue goals. Applicants should have 5 to 10 years of experiance and knowledge of Raiser's Edge Software. As a member of the Still Hopes team, you will receive excellent compensation with paid health, dental and life insurance, matching 401(k) retirement plan and paid time off. Applicants may email resume to: hr@stillhopes.org or visit our web site at www.stillhopes.org. Still Hopes is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Dec 15 - Piedmont Job Posting Information
Piedmont Job Postings ... more >
Dec 15 - About AFP SC, Piedmont Chapter
About AFP SC, Piedmont Chapter ... more >
May 15 - Setting Yourself Up for Social Media Success
(May 15, 2012) It seems like everyone is looking for the key to social media success and, consequently, the key to translating that into fundraising success. Many of those keys lie in the ability to build a community that will work with you—and for you. ... more >
May 15 - Chapter Boards Lead by Example in Achieving 100 Percent Chapter Board Participation
Thirty-three AFP chapters have led by example and achieved 100 percent board participation in the 2012 Every Member Campaign (EMC). These chapter boards serve as motivation and inspiration to chapter members to make their gifts to the EMC. ... more >
May 8 - Majority of Fundraisers See Salary Increases, While Average Salary Flattens
More than half of respondents to AFP’s Compensation and Benefits Study reported salary increases in 2011, even as the average salary for fundraisers remained about the same. ... more >
May 4 - 2012 AFP Compensation & Benefits Report
AFP's Compensation & Benefits Study provides valuable data on the characteristics of individual fundraisers – backgrounds, experience, and responsibilities – and paints a picture of the current state of the profession. ... more >
May 1 - Creating Volunteer Opportunities—The New Role of Fundraisers
(May 1, 2012) Think your organization’s volunteers and its development office are two separate worlds? Think again, says Emily Davis, author of Fundraising and the Next Generation, new from the AFP Fund Development Series. ... more >
May 24, 2012 -
Chapter Meeting - Breakfast
June 21, 2012 -
Chapter Meeting - Luncheon
July 4, 2012 -
Independance Day
August 16, 2012 -
Chapter Meeting - Breakfast
September 20, 2012 -
Chapter Meeting - Luncheon
