Guides & Resources

AFP offers several guides and numerous resources to help fundraising professionals.

Guides and Resources to support every fundraising need

New to fundraising, interested in learning more about the latest state of the fundraising profession, or looking for helpful IDEA resources to promote inclusivity in your fundraising efforts? AFP’s Guides & Resources have you covered.

Our Resource Guides provide focused collections of materials and content from AFP Global covering the issues and topics most important to fundraisers.

Can't find exactly what you are looking for?  Be sure to check out the search at the bottom of the page for access to a wide variety of resources.

LGBTQIA

Featured Resource: LGBTQIA+

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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Career stage
28 Aug 2018

Michele Brock, MPA, CFRE, talks about why creating a culture of philanthropy is important—not just for donor retention and satisfaction but for the mission of your organization and those it serves—and what you can do to develop one.

Resource Donor Relations/Stewardship
28 Aug 2018

Preparing for a meeting with an elected official? Inform yourself beforehand by reviewing government and sector partner online resources.

Resource Boards and Volunteers
24 Aug 2018

Jennifer S. Jackman, Partner at Whiteford, Taylor & Preston, LLP, will discuss laws and offer practical advice on sexual harassment in relation to your staff and donors, the impact of claims on your nonprofit, and your duty to prevent these claims. [Recording Date: June 12, 2018]

Resource Boards and Volunteers Diversity and Inclusion (IDEA)
18 Jul 2018

What kind of leadership do we need in the nonprofit sector? Kimberly MacKenzie argues we need more ethical leadership.

Resource Ethics
05 Jul 2018

AFP chats with Tom Ahern, of Ahern Communications, about his recent webinar on fundraising fallacies, along with ways to deliver happiness to our customers: donors!

Resource Fundraising Basics
05 Jul 2018

Online campaigns are time intensive, but can quickly connect your social media and fan base with your campaign cause and then catapult those relationships. Here are steps to help you be successful.

Resource Online Fundraising/Social Media
11 Jun 2018

Cathy Mann shares her new perspective on the role of special events in fundraising.

Resource Special Events
11 Jun 2018

An introverted fundraiser confides her fears and successes.

Resource Donor Relations/Stewardship Diversity and Inclusion (IDEA)
11 Jun 2018

Why is your grant portfolio underperforming? Jennifer Wilson shares steps to make your grant proposal more effective.

Resource Grants
15 May 2018

AFP recently had a chance to chat with Shanon Doolittle, fundraising and storytelling coach at Voice for Good, about the undeniable power of storytelling, along with formulas and techniques that make a story memorable.

Resource Fundraising Basics

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