Career Center Resources:

Featured AFP Career Development Resources:

AFP360°
AAUW Negotiation Workshops
AFP Compensation and Benefits Report (2020 Report Coming Soon)

Other AFP Career Development Resources:

Research Articles:

Fundraisers Satisfied With Many Aspects of Their Job, But Half Likely to Leave Current Position in Two Years (August 6, 2019)

Books:

Linda Lysakowski, Fundraising as a Career: What, Are You Crazy?, 2010.
Tullier, L. Michelle, Unofficial Guide to Landing a Job, 2005.

Advancing Philanthropy Articles:

Eustace, Leah, "Put Your Oxygen Mask on First," Advancing Philanthropy, July 2020.
"Read a Good Book, Inspire New Thoughts," Advancing Philanthropy, July 2020.
Joyaux, Simone P., "Technician or Leader," Advancing Philanthropy, July 2020.
Ballas, Bill, "Emotional Intelligence—Our Major Gift to Others," Advancing Philanthropy, July 2020.
Baker, Michael J., "The Finance and Fundraising Connection," Advancing Philanthropy, July 2020.
Laprade, Sam, "Your Donors Are in the Data," Advancing Philanthropy, July 2020.
McDade-Taylor, Adrienne, "Good Practices to Develop Confident Emerging Leaders," Advancing Philanthropy, July 2020.
Sargeant, Adrian and Jen Shang, "Philanthropic Psychology—Is It For You?," Advancing Philanthropy, April 2020.
Adair, Ian, "Mental Health Awareness: How Nonprofits Can Champion Mental Health, Support Employees, and Create A Work Culture That Is Stronger Than Stigma," Advancing Philanthropy, April 2020.
Rumble, Tanya and Hava Goldberg, "Untold Stories of Female Leadership, Part III: Fostering the Next Generation," Advancing Philanthropy, April 2020.
Asare, Brenda B. and Mary Hackett, "Let’s Be Honest. Are You and Your Team Set up for Fundraising Success?," Advancing Philanthropy, January 2020.
Barger, Chad, "New Year, New Quarter, New You?," Advancing Philanthropy, January 2020.
Weissbein, Juliana M., "A Decade In—Lessons Learned Along the Way," Advancing Philanthropy, January 2020.
Vanderneck, Tracy, "Considering a Career Move in Fundraising?," Advancing Philanthropy, January 2020.
Cason, Leisha, "Developing a Career in Development," Advancing Philanthropy, January 2020.
Olson, Wayne, "The Challenge is Worth the Change," Advancing Philanthropy, January 2020.
Rumble, Tanya and Hava Goldberg, "Untold Stories of Female Leadership, Part II: Intersections of Identity," Advancing Philanthropy, January 2020.
Varga, Amy, "Empathy Is the Heart of Fundraising," Advancing Philanthropy, January 2020.
Newman, Laura, "Getting Schooled," Advancing Philanthropy, January 2020.
Chilutti, Mark, "Move Your Career Forward Faster with the “Be’s” of Fundraising," Advancing Philanthropy, January 2020.
Simon, Melissa and Liz Bear, "New Team Leader? Take 90 Days to Get Your Relationships Right!," Advancing Philanthropy, January 2020.
Plattsmier, Allison Quintanilla, "Culture Is the Key to Finding Fundraising Success," Advancing Philanthropy, January 2020.
Palmer, Kishshana, "The Ethics of Self-Care," Advancing Philanthropy, October 2019, pp. 12-15.
Brown, Melissa S., "Results of the 2019 AFP Compensation and Benefits Study," Advancing Philanthropy, July 2019, pp. 42-44.
Langiulli, David, "Why Some Extraordinary Front-Line Fundraisers Struggle as Leaders," Advancing Philanthropy, July 2019, pp. 40-41.
Varga, Amy, "Are Your Money Beliefs Sabotaging Your Fundraising Success?," Advancing Philanthropy, July 2019, pp. 36-38.
Rumble, Tanya and Hava Goldberg, "Untold Stories of Female Leadership, Part 1: Big Leaps," Advancing Philanthropy, July 2019, pp. 32-35.
Pribbenow, Paul C., “Ethics: Called to Do Well and Be Good,” Advancing Philanthropy, July 2019, pp. 10-12.
Varga, Amy, "More Joy, Less Crazy," Advancing Philanthropy, April 2019, pp. 44-45.
Stearns, Katie, "Sustaining Your Career: Katie Stearns Interviews John Hicks," Advancing Philanthropy, April 2019, pp. 42-43.
Duncan, Cherrelle, "Paths of Professional Development: Cherrelle Duncan," Advancing Philanthropy, April 2019, p. 41.
Racette, Nancy, "Paths of Professional Development: Nancy Racette," Advancing Philanthropy, April 2019, pp. 39-40.
Walsh, Helen, "Paths of Professional Development: Helen Walsh, ACFRE," Advancing Philanthropy, April 2019, p. 39.
Miller, Ken, "Paths of Professional Development: Ken Miller, CFRE," Advancing Philanthropy, April 2019, p. 38.
Eustace, Leah, "Paths of Professional Development: The Game of Life," Advancing Philanthropy, April 2019, p. 37.
Siegel, Matt, "Introverts Unite! (At the Back of the Room)," Advancing Philanthropy, April 2019, pp. 31-32.
Keenan, Stacy, "10 Points for Part-Time Development Professionals," Advancing Philanthropy, April 2019, p. 28.
Rosen, Michael J., "To Sir/Madam, With Love," Advancing Philanthropy, April 2019, pp. 16-19.
Knuppel, Elizabeth, "Dear Dolores: A Tribute to Mentorship," Advancing Philanthropy, April 2019, pp. 12-15.
Ferris, Alice and James Anderson, "I'm a Fundraiser. How Did That Happen?," Advancing Philanthropy, April 2019, pp. 8-11.
Overmyer, Lori Hunter, “AFP Compensation Survey,” Advancing Philanthropy, Summer 2018, pp. 30-32.
Healey, Robbe A., “Leaders Specialize in Change,” Advancing Philanthropy, Winter 2018, pp. 72-73.
Carson, Emmett D., “The New Skills for 21st Century Chief Development Officers,” Winter 2018, pp. 12-15.
Tempel, Eugene R., “Fundraisers: The 20-Year Perspective,” Advancing Philanthropy, Winter 2018, pp. 16-21.
Penney, Sophie, “Happily Ever After? Partnering and Career Progression of Fundraising Professionals,” Advancing Philanthropy, Spring 2017, pp. 66-68.
Barger, Chad, “Level Up Your Productivity to Level Up Your Fundraising,” Advancing Philanthropy, Spring 2017, pp. 52-55.
Chmiola, Lisa M. and David Tinker, “Midlife Does Not Equal Midlife Crisis,” (challenges of midlevel professionals), Advancing Philanthropy, Spring 2017, pp. 28-30.
McDaniel, Lynda, “Fostering Success for Midlevel Fundraisers,” Advancing Philanthropy, Spring 2017, pp. 31-36.
Williams, Cathlene, “Pathways to Success: What the 2017 AFP Compensation and Benefits Report Reveals About Fundraisers and Their Careers,” Advancing Philanthropy, Summer 2017, pp. 67-70.
Kulik, Nick and Dustin Williams, “What’s New? Millennials Growing a Successful Career in Fundraising,” Advancing Philanthropy, Summer 2017, pp. 46-49.
Fogal, Robert E., “How We Do Things Around Here,” (work styles), Advancing Philanthropy, Summer 2017, pp. 41-44.
Fogal, Robert E., “Why Do You Want Me to Do That?” (work styles), Advancing Philanthropy, Winter 2017, pp. 74-76.
McDaniel, Lynda, “Think Bigger about Philanthropy,” (expanding philanthropy by using new approaches), Advancing Philanthropy, Spring 2016, pp. 69-71.
Fogal, Robert E., “Just Get It Done!” (work styles), Advancing Philanthropy, Spring 2016, pp. 66-68.
Bradham, June, “The Five Principles of Change Leadership,” Advancing Philanthropy, Fall 2016, pp. 42-45.
Williams,Karla A., “Leadership: A Position or Proposition,” Advancing Philanthropy, Winter 2016, pp. 17-23.
Lagasse, Paul, “The Corner Office – Full Speed Ahead,” Advancing Philanthropy, Winter 2016, pp. 24-27.
Lagasse, Paul, “What’s After Next? How Innovative Executives Use Entrepreneurial Techniques to Lead and Motivate Their Staff and Volunteers to Succeed,” Advancing Philanthropy, Winter 2016, pp. 28-35.
Collins, Mary Ellen, “Time Out!” (sabbaticals), Advancing Philanthropy, Winter 2016, pp. 44-47.
Collins, Mary Ellen “Good Fellows” (fellowship programs), Advancing Philanthropy, Winter 2016, pp. 48-50.
Schumacher, Martha, “Time, the Avenger,” (time management), Advancing Philanthropy, Winter 2016, pp. 55-56.
Cory, Stephanie, “A Different Career Trajectory,” Advancing Philanthropy, Spring 2015, pp. 48-50.
Faucett, Bill F., “Protecting Your Greatest Asset,” Advancing Philanthropy, Spring 2015, pp. 16-17.
Williams, Cathlene, “The ABCs of the AFP Salary Survey,” Advancing Philanthropy, Summer 2015, pp. 44-49.
McDaniel, Lynda, “Please Sir, I Want Some More,” Advancing Philanthropy, Fall 2015, pp. 74-76.
Fogal, Robert, “Just Your Type – or Not” Advancing Philanthropy, Fall 2015, pp. 50-53.
Williams, Tycely, “Taking Flight,” Advancing Philanthropy, Fall 2015, pp. 46-49.
Bos, Mary Beth, “Don’t Sabotage Your Career – Take Control,” Advancing Philanthropy, Winter 2015, pp. 70-71.

AFP Micro-Learning Videos

Churches, Kim. "Ways to Combat the Gender Pay Gap" 2020
Barger, Chad. "Working from Home" 2020
LeClair, Liz. "Finding Your Voice" 2020
Churches, Kim. "AFP and AAUW Team Up to Fight the Gender Pay Gap" 2020
Ades, Kim. "Mistakes Mentors Make [Special AFP ICON 2020 Speaker Micro-Learning Video]" 2020
Buck, T. Clay. "Knowing Your Core Values [Special AFP ICON 2020 Speaker Micro-Learning Video]" 2020
Barger, Chad and Mary Cahalane. "Making the Most of Your Personality Type" 2020
Racette, Nancy. "So You Want to Be a Foundation Relations Manager" 2020
Racette, Nancy. "So You Want to Be a Director of Direct Response" 2020
Ferris, Alice and Chad Barger. "Managing Your Time" 2020
Ferris, Alice and Chad Barger. "Setting Goals" 2020
Lewis, Kimberly. "Getting a Seat at the Table" 2020
Shaker, Gen and Sarah Nathan. "Cultivating Fundraisers [Special AFP ICON 2020 Speaker Micro-Learning Video]" 2019
Weikel, Sarah. "Reconciling Identities" 2019
Kanda-Olmstead, Alexis. "The Confidence Gap" 2019
Little, Tania. "Using Human-Centered Design to Manage Change" 2019
Racette, Nancy. "Director of Development Skills" 2019
Racette, Nancy. "So You Want to Be a Major Gifts Officer?" 2019
Snyder, Vern. "The Strategic Plan of You!" 2019
Willliams, Tycely. "Recognizing and Countering the Imposter Syndrome" 2019
Witter, Pamela. "The T.I.M. Leadership Principle" 2019

AFP ICON Recordings

AFP Webinar Recordings

Biu, Ofronama, Paulette Senior, and Tycely Williams, "Black Women's Panel on Pay Inequity," 2020
Eustace, Leah, Tanya M. Odom, and John A. Morris, "AFP Town Hall on Mental Health and Wellness," 2020
Lloyd, Diane, "Are You Ready to Take the Leadership Leap?," 2020
"Self-Care Strategies for Fundraising Professionals," 2020
Palmer, Kishshana, "Building Your Development Team," 2019
Wolfer, Beth, "Speak! What to Say (and Not to Say) and How to Say It," 2019
"Modernize Your Fundraising Technology and Supporter Experience," 2019
Snyder, Vern, Career Planning: The Strategic Plan of You, 2017.
Career Building, AFP Ecourse in partnership with MindEdge
Williams, Tycely, “Navigating Negotiations: More Money and More Mission,” 2018
Ferris, Alice, and R. Scott Fortnum, “Welcome to the C-Suite: Leadership Transitions from the Trenches to the Top,” 2018
Mathis, Myra, “Building Your Development Team,” 2018

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