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This Ethics Awareness Month, we asked AFP members to share ethical dilemmas they have faced in their careers and how they were able to resolve them, successfully or not, using the AFP Code of Ethical Standards. See more ethical dilemmas. Tell us about an ethical dilemma you faced: My organization...
This Ethics Awareness Month, we asked AFP members to share ethical dilemmas they have faced in their careers and how they were able to resolve them, successfully or not, using the AFP Code of Ethical Standards. See more ethical dilemmas. Tell us about an ethical dilemma you faced: I worked as the...
In today's digitally connected world, reaching supporters through text has emerged as a powerful tool for nonprofits to expand their outreach and achieve their fundraising goals. Unlike other mediums like email or direct mail, text messaging uniquely simulates a one-on-one conversation, allowing...
Picture this: Your nonprofit is coming up on a tight fundraising deadline for your year-end campaign. You’re a few thousand dollars from meeting your goal, and you need to inspire giving quickly. You’ve churned out social media content, sent urgent email updates, and even texted your supporters to...
As National Make-A-Will Month approaches this August, nonprofits have a golden opportunity to supercharge their planned giving initiatives. Each year, Make-A-Will Month generates hundreds of millions of dollars in planned gifts for organizations across the nation. By encouraging supporters to...
One indicator of nonprofit success is fundraising results—how well you’re pulling in the revenue you need to keep your organization’s work in motion. But focusing too much on the hard numbers can sometimes overshadow the individuals who give generously to your cause. The irony of this issue is that...
Imagine a grant that can boost your online visibility, increase website traffic, and engage your target audience. Enter the Google Ad Grant, a game-changing program meant to elevate nonprofits’ marketing. The Google Ad Grant program supplies eligible nonprofits with $10,000 in free advertising every...
As a nonprofit, consistent revenue helps you build and sustain the work that fuels your mission. Effective nonprofit membership programs offer an influx of recurring funds that can help you more easily plan for the future. Membership programs for nonprofits are also a way to boost engagement with...
Nonprofit branding is more than just the colors and logo you choose; it’s the image, story, or feeling that supporters immediately think of when they see your nonprofit’s name. Your branding strategy impacts how your supporters engage with your services and your mission, and your website is among...
