Plugging In: Association Groups

Each issue, WILMA includes a Plugging In directory to help you connect locally. This time, we’re focusing on professional association groups that people can use to connect to others in the same industry. Keep an eye out for future lists about art groups and volunteering opportunities. Let us know about your organization by emailing editor@wilmingtonbiz.com.

AFP CAPE FEAR REGION CHAPTER

The local group of the Association of Fundraising Professionals brings together the region’s nonprofit community “by providing professional development opportunities for effective and ethical fundraising practices.” The chapter started in 2007 to serve New Hanover, Brunswick, Pender, Onslow, Bladen, Columbus, and Duplin counties. Members typically meet on the first Wednesday of every month 8-9:30 a.m. at the New Hanover County Arboretum. Monthly meetings are free for chapter members and $10 for others. May’s meeting features Christina Hallingse, CFCC’s director of media relations, on the topic of Storytelling and Public Speaking for Nonprofits.

Info: afpnccfr.org

LOWER CAPE FEAR HRA

The Lower Cape Fear Human Resources Association represents HR-related fields. It’s one of 550 affiliate chapters of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) nationally. “Membership is open to all Human Resource professionals or college faculty, as well as undergraduate and graduate students in business, human resources, industrial relations, or areas of business related to the field of human resource management,” according to the group. The chapter’s May meeting is a social, and the focus of its June meeting is on the Community Resilience Model, presented by Bo Dean.

Info: lcfhra.com

CAPE FEAR CREW

Cape Fear CREW, or Commercial Real Estate Women, was founded in 2010 to connect commercial real estate women in Cape Fear for business opportunities. “Today, with over 90 members, our mission is to advance all women in commercial real estate through business networking, leadership development, career outreach, and industry research.” May’s events include a networking coffee May 9 and talk about Wilmington International Airport’s future with airport director Jeff Bourk on May 15.

Info: cape-fear.crewnetwork.org

WAHA

The Wilmington Area Hospitality Association (WAHA) is a regional tourism membership organization. “The purpose of WAHA is to promote the interests of the hospitality industry in New Hanover, Pender, and Brunswick counties by providing beneficial information to our membership, creating a forum for the discussion of ideas and issues, and by facilitating communication among members.”

Info: wilmingtonaha.com

WILMINGTON ART ASSOCIATION

The Wilmington Art Association is an all-volunteer organization for visual artists founded over fifty years ago. It is “dedicated to supporting arts and artists in the area through outreach efforts and scholarships.” The group provides educational programs, demonstrations, and lectures.

Info: wilmingtongallery.org

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