Who to Contact

Denise Daly, Operations Coordinator

Denise Daly

Member Programs Manager

(336) 808-4223 x223
Expertise
  • Association Executives Committee
  • Commercial Committee
  • Appraisal Committee

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2025 Regional AE Conference
July 19-22, 2025
Hotel Ballast
Wilmington, NC

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Elevate your support for your association, supercharge your professional development, and elevate your marketing through our comprehensive suite of resources tailored for Association Executives.

With our deep industry insights and experience, we’ve honed a keen understanding of what drives success and what pitfalls to avoid, and we’re eager to collaborate with you. Together, we can chart a path towards excellence in association management and professional growth.

This page is a dedicated spot to house resources and tools to help REALTOR® Association Executives.

AE Scholarships

Financial support moves local associations forward by allowing all executives the opportunity to grow and enhance their associations. Scholarships will be payable after submission of actual expenses. Click here to view the Association Executives Scholarships Policy.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

If you have questions or need assistance in completing your scholarship application, please contact Denise Daly at ddaly@ncrealtors.org.

AE Relief Fund

“For AEs by AEs”

The Fund exists to assist local association executives who have suffered a significant personal loss such as (but not limited to) an illness or the impact of a natural disaster.

The Fund’s receipts and disbursements will be maintained by the Fund administrator, NC REALTORS® Chief Financial Officer, who shall provide a report on the balance of the Fund at each AE committee meeting. You may apply online or submit this form to Denise Daly at ddaly@ncrealtors.org.

Apply Here

 

FAQs

How are requests for assistance handled?

Application information will be handled with the utmost discretion.

An AE Relief Fund Administrative Committee member (or members) can discuss with the  candidate how the Fund can be of assistance.

Recipient profiles are not used publicly without the permission of the recipient.

How does the fund help?

  • Assistance with medical costs
  • Financial assistance when unable to work
  • Expenses for day-to-day living

How are the funds dispersed?

Disbursement amount (per applicant) shall be determined by the AE Relief Fund Administrative Committee.

Disbursements up to $250 (per applicant) shall be authorized at the discretion of the Administrative Committee and reported to the AE Committee.

Disbursements above $250 (per applicant) shall be approved by the AE Committee.

Any disbursement of funds outside of guidelines identified within the fund’s purpose shall be voted on by the AE committee.

How can I contribute?

It is suggested that every association executive consider an annual voluntary contribution to the Fund.

You may contribute online or you may print a copy and mail with check
payment made out to NC REALTORS®. Please include “AE Relief Fund Contribution” in the memo field. Mail to: AE Relief Fund, NC REALTORS®, 4511 Weybridge Lane, Greensboro, NC 27407.

Contribute Here

Who serves on the AE Relief Fund Administrative Committee?

The Administrative Committee is comprised of the Current AE Committee Chair, Current AE Committee Vice-Chair, AE Committee Immediate Past-Chair and NC REALTORS® AE Committee Staff Liaison.

Education and Program Support

Access key tools to enhance your local offerings – course partnership forms, National Ethics Day materials, and opportunities for your own professional growth.


Local Association Course Partnership
Partner with NC REALTORS® to offer high-quality education in your area. Local associations can request to host NAR courses using NCR’s license or offer NCR-developed courses that provide GRI and CE Elective credit.


National Ethics Day – August 21, 2025
NC REALTORS® has purchased a statewide sponsorship for National Ethics Day, allowing local associations to offer this event to their members at no cost to the association. This course is CE-approved in North Carolina and carries a $10 per-person CE processing fee.

To participate, contact Savanna Reagin.


AE Convention Education Schedule – October 2025 | Cherokee, NC
Join your fellow AEs in Cherokee for targeted education sessions designed to strengthen your leadership, advocacy, and association operations.

  • Tuesday, October 21
    • 3:15 PM – 4:00 PM: AE Roundtable: RPAC Strategy Session
  • Wednesday, October 22
    • 9:35 AM – 10:20 AM: The AE Advantage: Using RPR to Strengthen Your Member & Advocacy Efforts
    • 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM: The AE Tech Toolbox: Simplify, Secure, Succeed
Grant Applications

NC REALTORS® Housing Foundation 100 Homes in 100 Counties Grant

The North Carolina REALTORS® Housing Foundation (NCRHF) launched the 100 Homes in 100 Counties program in 2023, collaborating with community organizations to alleviate North Carolinians’ affordable housing challenges. Strong partnerships with our local REALTOR® associations are vital for the future of the 100 Homes in 100 Counties program. Through our connections with our forty-five local REALTOR® associations, the NCRHF can serve all 100 counties in North Carolina.

APPLY


Innovative Grant

The Innovative Grant Program is available on an annual basis to local associations across North Carolina. NC REALTORS® looks for new programs, events or plans that change the way business is typically thought about, made or conducted. This opportunity empowers local associations to develop and nurture great ideas into actionable programs, which may otherwise be cost-prohibitive. It also elevates the REALTOR® brand through innovation.

A total of $15,000 will be available for the Innovative Grant Program every fiscal year (up to $5,000 per association per cycle). Applications will be received and reviewed once per year.

Application deadline: August 15

APPLY


NC REALTORS® Give Back Grant

In support of local REALTOR® association service projects for NC REALTORS® Gives Back, the NC REALTORS® Housing Foundation is promoting a fundraiser and grant program.

The money raised from online donations will be collected by the Housing Foundation and then used to assist local association Gives Back projects through matching grants.

Application deadline: August 31

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Matching Grant Program

Since 2004, NC REALTORS® Housing Foundation has awarded Matching Grants to qualifying housing nonprofit that partner with a local REALTOR® Association in their community. Want to help a nonprofit in your area? Here’s how the program works:

First, a local association invests in a community-based nonprofit. Then, the local association recommends this same nonprofit for a Matching Grant from the NC REALTORS® Housing Foundation. Next, the Foundation deepens the commitment of REALTOR® involvement by matching the local donation.

Application deadline: December 2, 2025

APPLY


Local Association Grant Program

In 2025, President John McPherson and NC REALTORS® want to support the work of local associations with a small grant. Each local association is eligible for a one-time reimbursement of up to $500 to enhance a program or event that advances your strategic plan and highlights the value of membership in your association.

Application deadline: December 31, 2025

APPLY

Award Nominations

Nomination Process

  • All nominations must be submitted on the official nomination form. Nomination forms are located on our Awards webpage.
  • Nominations by individual members are not considered for Regional Service, Ben Ball Community Service, Rising Star or REALTOR® of the Year. These nominations must include a letter of  endorsement from the nominee’s local Board/Association
  • Nominations  are accepted by individual members or local boards for the Appraiser of the Year, Committee Member of the Year, Hall of Fame, Innovation & Entrepreneurial Excellence and Champion Awards.  An endorsement letter from the nominee’s local Board/Association is not required.
  • Nominations must be received no later than July 1.
  • All  REALTOR® members are eligible to be nominated for the award, except the current NC REALTORS® officers (President, President-Elect, First Vice President, Treasurer and any Regional Vice President).
New AE Toolkit

A checklist for new AEs with job functions and responsibilities, information on policies and procedures, and advice from fellow AEs.

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Marketing Tools & Assets

Ready-to-download email, social media and website graphics to help promote NC REALTORS® benefits and services.

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Local Board Directory

There are 43 local boards in North Carolina. View the local board directory.

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