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The Five Things You Need to Know in Fundraising This Week

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July 10, 2026
In case you missed it! Here are the top five things you need to know in fundraising this week.
Compensation and Benefits Report
1. How Does Your Salary Compare to Your Fundraising Peers?
 
The AFP Foundation for Philanthropy has released the 2026 Compensation and Benefits Study, providing one of the nonprofit sector's most comprehensive analyses of compensation, benefits, and workforce trends among fundraising professionals in the United States and Canada. In the United States, the average fundraising salary increased 0.9 percent, rising from $96,449 in 2024 to $97,280 in 2025. The median salary, however, decreased slightly from $87,672 to $85,000. 
 
Download the Full Report (Available free to you as an AFP member) 
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2. What Every Fundraiser Needs to Know About the OMB Proposed Changes to Federal Grantmaking
 
On May 29, 2026, the U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) proposed sweeping changes to the Uniform Guidance, the set of rules that govern how federal grants, cooperative agreements, and other monetary awards are made to nonprofits, state and local governments, and other grantees. 
 
AFP has signed on to the National Council of Nonprofits' letter opposing these changes. We encourage your organization to add its name to this letter and consider submitting a personalized public comment before the July 13 deadline. Read More
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Ready for the new era of giving?
 
As women take the lead in the largest wealth transfer in history, they're reshaping the future of philanthropy. Discover how purpose-driven giving and a focus on measurable impact are changing the charitable landscape, and what it means for donors and nonprofits alike. Read more about how your nonprofit can help women donors create lasting impact.
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3. What Strong Relationship Mapping Reveals About an Organization
By: Karen S. Cochran, CFRE and Jennifer Filla
 
Relationship mapping can help identify pathways to prospective donors, but its greatest value may be revealing the strength of an organization’s stewardship, internal alignment, and donor engagement. This article explores how trust, volunteer collaboration, prospect research, and strong systems work together to build the relationships that lead to transformational gifts. Read More 
4. Own Your Worth: The Discipline of Self-Esteem
 
In this micro-learning video, Ken Miller, CFRE discusses how to maintain confidence despite frequently hearing "no" in the fundraising profession. He shares ways to actively start building your self-esteem, as well as the difference between a healthy amount of confidence and ego. To learn more, join him for his session, Own Your Worth: The Discipline of Self-Esteem, taking place at AFP LEAD, October 22-24. Watch the Video 
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5. What’s One System, Workflow, or Habit That Has Made the Biggest Difference for Your Organization?
 
In this discussion on AFP Connect, a member asks, "I'm always looking for practical ideas that help small nonprofit teams do more with limited capacity. At my organization, one thing I've realized is that the biggest challenge often isn't a lack of ideas; it's deciding what deserves attention first. I'm curious: What's one system, workflow, or habit that has made the biggest difference for your organization?" Join the Discussion (Available Exclusively to AFP Members)
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