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13 Nov 2018

Letter on the 2019 Federal Budget Proposal

On October 10th, advocacy letters on how the 2019 Federal Budget changes can help Canadian charities was published in 14 newspapers across Canada. In...

01 Nov 2018

Charity Fundraising Costs, Watchdog Scoring Requires Much More Nuance

Scott Decksheimer, the chair of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) Canada, released the following statement about the recent CBC...

31 Oct 2018

Canada: Federal Government Changing Rules on Lobbying, Advocacy

The Department of Finance is modifying the definition of “charitable activities” and other terms under the Income Tax Act to allow charities greater...

24 Oct 2018

Ontario Resident Helen S. Walsh Earns Highest Professional Credential from AFP

The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP), the largest community of professional fundraisers in the world, has awarded its highest...

11 Oct 2018

AFP's Day in the Ridings: Why Public Policy Matters

Public policy has become increasingly important for AFP in Canada over the past two decades. From having a single member on the U.S. Government...

11 Oct 2018

Visa Credit Card Changes May Affect Some Charities and Their Fundraising

As of October 14, 2018, Visa will be enforcing new requirements for ALL ecommerce and phone transactions using Visa cards. These requirements are that...

Travel Stipend Program / Programme d’allocation de déplacement

Updated December 10, 2024 La version française suit. The Travel Stipend Program exists to provide financial assistance to AFP leaders attending the...

Federal Election in Canada

FRANÇAIS The upcoming federal election, poised to take place on or before October 20, 2025, provides a unique opportunity for AFP leaders and members...