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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.
At some point in your fundraising career, you’re going to have to bite the bullet, and say the not-so-magic word: No. There’s a right and a wrong way to say no to a big donor. Emma Lewzey discusses four steps to follow so you can say no in the best possible way to your donor.
AFP caught up with Ligia Peña about her upcoming webinar, Launching a Gifts in Wills Program, on Feb. 27, and talked with her about legacy gifts and her experiences at Greenpeace International.
Offering the right amount of silent auction items is a critical decision in your fundraising event planning. One of the biggest mistakes an organization can make when hosting a live or silent auction is offering too many auction items during the event, resulting in lower bids, low energy, and a lack...
There’s lots of chatter about fundraising in 2019. Bob Carter puts his take on it, coming from the perspective of having weathered five recessions and other challenges.
Are marketing and fundraising the same thing? AFP talks with Ceci Dadisman, a multi-faceted marketing professional with over 10 years of experience successfully marketing the arts and nonprofits utilizing innovative and cutting-edge initiatives. Her webinar on the subject is Jan. 30!
Get the quick answers to your most pressing fundraising questions with the AFP Ready Reference Series booklet, Developing Fundraising Policies and Procedures.
Get the quick answers to your most pressing fundraising questions with the AFP Ready Reference Series booklet, Getting Ready for a Capital Campaign.
Get the quick answers to your most pressing fundraising questions with the AFP Ready Reference Series booklet, Building an Effective Board of Directors.
If issuing tax receipts for donations received seems like a daunting task, this year may be even more stressful with the recent Canada Post delays. Take a deep breath and start with this refresher of receipting guidelines provided by the Canada Revenue Agency.
AFP Vice President for Communications and Public Policy Michael Nilsen interviews Kelly Siefkin, CFRE, the vice president for communications and marketing at the Sacramento Food Bank and Family Services, and president of the AFP California, Capital Chapter. Learn how important and easy it is to...
