 |  | | In case you missed it! Here are the top five things you need to know in fundraising this week. |
| | 1. Mike’s Monday Message Takeover: Looking Back, Moving Forward: Reflections on My Time as Chair Article: As Birgit Smith Burton concludes her term as chair of the AFP Global Board of Directors, she reflects on two years of progress, hope, and transformative conversations. From launching a new Member Code of Conduct to inviting impactful keynote speakers like Nikole Hannah-Jones, her leadership has championed equity, inclusion, and belonging in the fundraising profession. As she transitions the role to Roger Ali, MBA, C.Dir., CFRE, Birgit expresses gratitude and optimism for AFP’s future, celebrating the collective efforts that drive meaningful change. Read More |
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| | 2. Member Spotlight: Mohamed Abdelrahman, MBA, CFE, QIA, CRMA, PCBCM, CAP Article: In this AFP member spotlight, we interviewed Mohamed Abdelrahman, MBA, CFE, QIA, CRMA, PCBCM, CAP, one of AFP’s at-large directors, newly elected to the AFP Global Board of Directors for 2025. He shared with us how he moved from consultancy to nonprofit leadership, emphasizing the importance of empathy, truth, IDEA, and volunteering in driving impactful change. Read More |
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| | 3. How to Make a Letter of Intent Stand Out? AFP Connect Discussion: In this discussion on AFP Connect, a member asks, "I am wanting to write a killer letter of intent to a few local foundations. Are there any tried and true tips anyone can share that can help our letter stand out? Any other advice to get our foot in the door?" ( Available Exclusively to AFP Members) Join the Discussion |
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| | 4. New Podcast Episode: Trends and Data-Driven Strategies from the Fundraising Effectiveness Project Podcast: In this episode of Rising Voices of Fundraising: The AFP Emerging Leaders Podcast, we sit down with the chief data officer for GivingTuesday, Woodrow Rosenbaum. He shares with us the trends from the Q3 2024 Fundraising Effectiveness Project report and how fundraisers can make practical use of this data in their fundraising strategies. Listen Now | _2974690.gif) |
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| | | 5. Featured Member Benefit: End of Year Savings on AFP Education Announcement: AFP members have access to a $100 professional development credit. If you have yet to use your 2024 credit, make sure you take advantage of this member benefit before the end of the year. ( Available Exclusively to AFP Members) Learn More Looking for other ways to save? Now through December 31, all premium webinars, conference recordings, and the Fundamentals of Fundraising virtual course are 24% off! Use code 24in24 at checkout for extra savings on AFP education. Learn More |
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