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Nonprofits have the big job of helping their communities. They are the pillars of their communities. If someone is struggling, they are always there to help. So, who assists the nonprofits when they are in need? That’s where great volunteers can come in and save the day. In this virtual age, how do...
One day after AFP Virtual Lobby Week concluded, there’s movement in the House of Representatives on the IRA Legacy Act. AFP members are urged to write letters to their U.S. Representative (not U.S. Senators) on this important bill. Notice from the Ways and Means Committee today indicates that the...
(For information on writing letters about out other priorities, click here for information on the universal charitable deduction and here for information about the IRA Legacy Act.) AFP is celebrating April 26 – 30 as our Virtual Lobby Week, with chapters across the United States meeting with members...
AFP is celebrating April 26 – 30 as our Virtual Lobby Week, with chapters across the United States meeting with members of Congress and their staff to push forward our key legislative priorities for 2021. One of our priorities is the IRA Legacy Act, which expands the IRA charitable rollover by...
AFP is celebrating April 26 – 30 as our Virtual Lobby Week, with chapters across the United States meeting with members of Congress and their staff to push forward our key legislative priorities for 2021. AFP chapters and members are asking Congress to support the universal charitable deduction and...
Beginning in 2026, AFP will no longer offer a centralized NPD awards online nomination hosting platform. Chapters are encouraged to use an alternate nomination system that best supports their local process. Please contact AFP if you have any questions.
On March 24, 2021, AFP's Research Council conducted an online forum that included the following presentations: "How Predictable is Predictable Giving? Why Donors Give Monthly" by Elizabeth Searing, University of Texas at Dallas, Liam Duell, University at Albany and Tim Sarantino, Neon One "Gratitude...
As a nonprofit organization leader, your strategizing and hard work contribute to your fundraising efforts each year. Getting a prospect from receiving your marketing outreach to giving to your cause is crucial. We know that you work hard each year to increase your marketing return on investment...
Ask Me Anything – Virtual Professional Development Sessions Greater Vancouver Chapter As we all know, the global pandemic unfolded in March last year and in-person professional development events were cancelled. Amidst the prevalent uncertainty of not knowing when we would gather again, the AFP...
For fundraising professionals, it’s no secret that thanking donors is one of the most important actions your nonprofit takes to pursue its mission in a sustainable way. And this is more than just an oft-repeated recommendation; it’s also supported by data. According to Guidestar, donors who receive...
