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This page provides fundraisers of all identities with resources for better understanding the LGBTQIA+ nonprofit experience, from engaging the LGBTQIA+ community as donors, to creating an inclusive workplace for LGBTQIA+ fundraisers. 

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05 Jun 2026

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03 Jun 2026

En esta tercera parte de este interesante artículo, los autores nos comparten preguntas y reflexiones claves para incorporar el concepto de la interseccionalidad en las actividades y filosofía de las organizaciones de la sociedad civil. Evaluación y aprendizaje interseccionales La evaluación es...

Resource Diversity and Inclusion (IDEA)
01 Jun 2026

Five signs your fundraising system is leaning on your people instead of carrying its weight, and what to do about it. A development director I know can tell you, off the top of their head, the giving history of every major donor on their caseload. They know whose pet just passed, who just got...

Resource Development Office
27 May 2026

En la primera parte de este artículo los autores nos compartieron su definición y visión sobre lo que es la filantropía interseccional. Aquí continúan con ejemplos de cómo llevarla a la práctica. Vivir la Interseccionalidad: Del Concepto a la Práctica La interseccionalidad solo importa si se refleja...

Resource Diversity and Inclusion (IDEA)
26 May 2026

Here we go again. The 2026 midterm elections are still months away, but many nonprofits are already beginning to feel the effects of what is shaping up to be another extraordinarily intense and noisy political season. By late summer and early fall, donors will likely be inundated with political ads...

Resource Fundraising Strategies & Best Practices for Nonprofits
20 May 2026

Explore cómo los líderes de organizaciones sin fines de lucro pueden ir más allá de la diversidad, equidad e inclusión performativas y avanzar hacia prácticas de procuración de fondos basadas en la experiencia vivida, el poder compartido y la confianza. A partir de sus identidades y liderazgo como...

Resource Diversity and Inclusion (IDEA)
19 May 2026

Reflections from AFP ICON on culturally conscious fundraising, Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month, and the role of culture in defining philanthropy Asian Pacific Islander (API) Heritage Month in May invites reflection on the histories, traditions, and values that shape how many communities...

Resource Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Access (IDEA) Resources for Fundraising Professionals
18 May 2026

When I was a graduate student preparing to leave for Hajj, the sacred Islamic pilgrimage to the Kaaba in Saudi Arabia, I wasn't sure how my professors would respond. Instead of uncertainty, I found grace. They recorded lectures on VHS tapes and gave me flexibility to submit assignments after my...

Resource Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Access (IDEA) Resources for Fundraising Professionals
12 May 2026

Mitigating risks is a natural part of running an organization, so having procedures in place to get your nonprofit back on track is crucial. However, a strictly reactive approach doesn’t capture the entire picture or best prepare your organization for the future. The most effective nonprofit risk...

Resource Development Office
07 May 2026

Throughout this article, you’ll see references to “investors.” This is because Convergent approaches fundraising by reframing your nonprofit as an indispensable community asset that’s worthy of investment. When we position donors as investors, we focus on sustainable funding rather than one-time...

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