Professional Development & Resources

Need help with a capital campaign feasibility study? Are raffles legal in South Carolina? Want advice on how to keep your board engaged?

AFP is your resource for expert advice and assistance in all aspects of fundraising! Both on the local chapter level and nationally, AFP can point you in the right direction to find answers to your questions. Resources include articles, Powerpoint presentations from past AFP Lowcountry speakers, audioconferences, books, websites, expert directories, local round table discussions and personal one-on-one mentoring opportunities. Get started with one of these fabulous resources now!

AFP Lowcountry Mentor Program

CFRE Updates

New Member Orientation

AFP Lowcountry Members Only Library & Lounge

Ethical Questions and Answers

Social Media Guidelines

2011 Roundtable Presentations

Tips from the Experts -- Lowcountry AFP luncheon and other program speakers provide a wealth of professional development expertise to chapter members and have graciously allowed us to include brief essays or PowerPoints on a variety of topics here on the AFP website.

* Ethics - Transparency and Accountability for Nonprofits

By Joy Simpson, CFRE

* Donor Engagement from the PG Perspective

By Toni R. Jernigan, Director of Planned Giving, MUSC

* Resusitating Your Board

By Bob Fuzy, Southern Methodist University

* Tips for Donor Retention

By Jennifer Richard, Esq., Winkler Consulting

* Shuckin' & Jivin' with the Mass Media: Effective Communications for Your Nonprofit

By Leigh J. Handal, Director of Communications & Public Programs, Historic Charleston Foundation

* How to Start (or Restart) a Planning Giving Program in a Small Shop

By David Masich, JD, College of Charleston, August 2010 AFP Luncheon