Conferences and workshops

Immigration and Faith Seminar
May 13, 8.30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
N.C. Council of Churches, 2008 Critical Issues Seminar on hostility and immigration in relation to faith, Greensboro College; information on website.

Triangle AFP Breakfast
May 15, 8-9:30 a.m.
AFP Triangle Chapter, "How Well Does Your Brand Help Build Donor Loyalty?," presented by Terry Barber of Grizzard Communications Group, 8-9:30 a.m., RTP Radisson Inn; to register, email chapteradmin@afptriangle.org.

Winston-Salem Bike Rodeo
May 17, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Winston-Salem Police Department holding annual bike rodeo to teach children bike safety, bring own bike and helmet, drawing for free bike, to be held in parking lot of Gateway YWCA, Winston-Salem?; contact Donna Joyner 336.716.0649.

AFP Charlotte Audio Conference
May 20, 1-2.30 p.m.
"Advanced Planned Giving Techniques: Taking Your Program to the Next Level," presenter Kathleen E. Pavelka, founder and president of Telecomp, Inc., 1-2.30 p.m., Council for Children's Rights, AFP members free, non-members $10, registration required online or contact info@afp-charlotte.org.

Charlotte AFP meeting
May 21, 1-2:30 p.m.
Association of Fundraising Professionals, Charlotte Chapter, monthly meeting, featuring Jim Bush of Blackbaud, 1-2:30 p.m., Crowne Plaza Hotel, Charlotte; email shinson@thompsoncff.org.

AFP Charlotte Luncheon and Extended Session
May 21, 11:15 a.m. - 1 p.m., 1 - 3 p.m.
Monthly luncheon, speaker Jim Bush from Blackbaud discusses Moves Management, lunch session 11:15 a.m. to 1 p.m., extended session at no extra cost 1-3 p.m., Crowne Plaza Hotel, AFP Members $18.00, non-members $25.00 until May 16, register before May 19 online or contact info@afp-charlotte.org

AFP Triangle Mentoring Express Session
May 22, 4-6 p.m.
Association of Fundraising Professionals, Triangle Chapter, "Putting the Pieces Together: Come Learn From the Triangle's Superstars!" with four senior-level professionals, Triangle United Way, Morrisville; free for AFP members, $25 others, register online or call 919.280.4018

PJ Lunch 'n' Learn - Growing your nonprofit through effective marketing
May 29, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Philanthropy Journal lunch ‘n' learn, Reji Puthenveetil of Group Newhouse, "Growing your nonprofit through effective marketing;" Wilmington. Register online.

Triad AFP Lunch – Women in Philanthropy
May 29, 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Association of Fundraising Professionals, lunch meeting, engaging the Millionaire Women Next Door, featuring Mindy Oakley, vice president of Philanthropic Services, Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro, 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m., Magnolia Manor, Colfax; register online.

Program on aiding those with hearing loss
May 31, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
N.C. Conference of the United Methodist Church, Committee on Disability Concerns, program to educate, provide resources and reach out to those with hearing loss, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Garner United Methodist Church; call John Crowe at 919.759.2146.