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.

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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
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
11 Jun 2018

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

Resource Special Events
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
15 May 2018

Measuring Fundraising Effectiveness is a tool for educating board members, donors, volunteers and staff about how to view, understand and think holistically about fundraising costs and investments. Read about the project and sign up for a free webinar.

Resource Benchmarks Research Reports
15 May 2018

Running a small non-profit organization is no easy endeavor. AFP talks with Amy Wolfe, president and CEO of AgSafe, about how to identify essential aspects of finance, work/life balance, self-care and many others as they pertain to running a small shop.

Resource Fundraising Costs
02 May 2018

Many groups are looking for ways to tap an existing market outside of major donors and expand their capacity to generate even more success. Are you looking to increase contributions through your greatest asset: your current supporters? How do you find, assemble, and persuade your grassroots...

Resource Fundraising Basics
20 Dec 2017

What’s ahead in 2018? What should fundraisers be focused on in 2018? AFP asked several fundraisers, and the answers might surprise you. While technology and innovation are definitely on the list, most of the advice gets down to donor relationships and retention.

Resource Donor Relations/Stewardship
06 Nov 2017

AFP is committed to delivering your new AFP Chapter Website Program sites in a timely and efficient manner. While like with any project there might be unexpected delays, here is a quick overview of the anticipated development and delivery schedule.

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09 Oct 2017

Today's young people are challenging charities to rethink how they engage younger donors and volunteers. Roger Ali shares a few recommendations on how to build this new relationship.

Resource Diversity and Inclusion (IDEA)

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