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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...
As a nonprofit professional, you surely know that fundraising efforts have drastically shifted across the board as a result of COVID-19—and you’ve likely even seen these changes firsthand. For one thing, the majority of in-person fundraising efforts have transitioned to the virtual realm. Yet as we...
Most nonprofits have some basic knowledge of Facebook fundraising. But the social network and its fundraising potential is largely a point of confusion when it comes to the specifics. That’s especially true when it comes to payment...
Conducted in late November and early December 2020, the results from the second iteration of AFP’s Fundraising Confidence Survey showed both an increase in year-end fundraiser confidence and concerns about challenges in the year ahead. The survey asked members a series of 14 questions relating to...
I think that we can all agree 2020 was a difficult year for most nonprofits due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The year taught us as individuals that we need to be thankful for what we have versus what we want. Oprah Winfrey said it is best, “Be thankful for what you have; you'll end up having more. If...
AFP Canada Pre-Budget Submission – Budget 2026 / Mémoire prébudgétaire d’AFP Canada – Budget de 2026 (May 2026) AFP Canada Pre-Budget Consultation 2025 (fall) / Consultation prébudgétaire 2025 (automne) (July 31, 2025) AFP Canada 2025 Pre-Budget Consultation / Consultation prébudgétaire 2025 (March...
Canada’s charitable sector needs a federal home / Le secteur de la bienfaisance canadien a besoin d’un ancrage au sein du gouvernement fédéral (April 22, 2026) Your Voice in Action: AFP Canada’s Recommendations for Budget 2025 / Votre voix en action : recommandations d'AFP Canada pour le budget 2025...
