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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.
Here you will find information and resources of interest to LGBTQ+ fundraisers and about LGBTQ+ donors.
Many nonprofits are all too familiar with accounting crunch times, whether it’s due to year-end strain or an overwhelming tax season. These situations can be stressful for a number of reasons, namely the high pressure of ensuring all the organization’s forms are filed correctly and on time. One way...
On January 1st, 2025, the updated AFP Code of Ethics went into effect for all AFP members. Whether you're a long-term member or new to the AFP community, understanding these updates is crucial for maintaining ethical integrity in your work. This recorded webinar includes an overview of the changes...
Fundraising professionals are no strangers to stress. In fact, according to a survey conducted by AFP and the Chronicle of Philanthropy, a staggering 84% of fundraisers reported feeling tremendous pressure to succeed. Combine that with the emotional toll of mission-driven work, the uncertainty of...
Los profesionales de la procuración de fondos no son ajenos al estrés. De hecho, según una encuesta realizada por AFP y The Chronicle of Philanthropy, un asombroso 84 % de los procuradores de fondos informó sentir una tremenda presión por tener éxito. Si a esto se le suma el impacto emocional del...
Smart, scalable fundraising insights for mission-driven organizations — no analytics department required. If you're part of a small or mid-sized nonprofit, school, or university, you’ve likely heard that donor data is essential for long-term fundraising success. But when you're juggling...
According to the latest report from the Fundraising Effectiveness Project, Q3 2024 marks the fourth consecutive quarter where the overall donor retention rate has decreased year-over-year. Taking into account these continued declines, as well as the uncertainty of future federal funding, many...
Naysayers of a decade ago were right. Postage and printing costs have gone nowhere but up, while response rates have trended—slowly but inexorably—down. Donor acquisition through the mail, at least on the mass scale that once drove revenue growth, is far more challenging than it used to be. Direct...
April is Volunteer Month—an important reminder for organizations to celebrate the numerous ways that volunteers contribute their time, energy, and connections to advancing our causes and strengthening our communities. For nonprofits, volunteering can be just as valuable as donations, with...
AAbril es el Mes del Voluntariado—un recordatorio importante para que las organizaciones celebren las numerosas formas en que las personas voluntarias contribuyen con su tiempo, energía y conexiones para avanzar nuestras causas y fortalecer nuestras comunidades. Para las organizaciones sin fines de...
