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Jeremy Wells

Jeremy R. Wells, M.A., CFRE Named AFP 2025 Outstanding Fundraising Professional of the Year

Jeremy Wells, M.A., CFRE, senior vice president of philanthropic services for the Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation has been named the 2025 AFP Outstanding Fundraising Professional. This award is the highest honor that AFP bestows, recognizing effective, creative, and inspiring fundraising, as well as the practice and promotion of ethical standards and best practices within the industry. Wells will receive the award in Seattle on Sunday, April 27, at AFP ICON 2025.

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FEP Q3

FEP Data for Q3 2024 Shows More Dollars Coming from Fewer Donors in a Continuing Trend

Q3 2024 fundraising data highlights a common trend of donor consolidation as seen in previous quarters. While we are seeing a small increase in total dollars donated, with a modest 0.9% increase in dollars raised, this growth masks significant declines in donor participation, particularly among smaller donors (gifts under $100), who saw a steep decline of -12.4%.

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17 Mar 2025

Mike’s Monday Message Takeover: Women in Philanthropy: Shaping the Future

March is both Women’s History Month and the time we mark International Women’s Day, an opportunity to reflect on the critical role women play in...

Golfstatus

13 Mar 2025

AFP and GolfStatus Announce Continued Strategic Partnership

CONTACTS: Natalie Paskoski, Manager of Communications, (434) 236 – 5583, Natalie.Paskoski@afpglobal.org GOLFSTATUS FUNDRAISING CONTACT: Ashley Stahr...

12 Mar 2025

Consultation prébudgétaire 2025

ENGLISH AFP Canada a envoyé au ministère des Finances du Canada la lettre ci-dessous, qui expose nos recommandations en vue du budget 2025. L’AFP...

CEO Search

11 Mar 2025

AFP’s CEO Search Update: Guided by Member Feedback

As many of you know, since Mike Geiger announced last May his plans to retire, AFP has been conducting an extensive search to find a qualified...

Canada

10 Mar 2025

Mike’s Monday Message Takeover: United in Purpose: Canada, AFP, and Our Shared Mission

As chair of AFP Global, I have the privilege of representing all of our members—whether in the U.S., Canada, or around the world. In a Mike’s Message...

10 Mar 2025

AFP Canada 2025 Pre-Budget Consultation

FRANÇAIS AFP Canada sent the letter below outlining our recommendations for Budget 2025 to the Department of Finance. AFP is calling on the federal...

Melanie

04 Mar 2025

AFP Member Spotlight: Melanie Vadzemnieks, CFRE

AFP member spotlights are a recurring series of interviews with AFP members, highlighting the unique individuals and career paths that exist within...

CCS Fundraising

04 Mar 2025

AFP Announces Continued Partnership with ICON Sponsor, CCS Fundraising

CONTACTS: Natalie Paskoski, Manager of Communications, (434) 236 – 5583, Natalie.Paskoski@afpglobal.org CCS FUNDRAISING CONTACT: Kara Christ, Senior...

Keynote

03 Mar 2025

El Espacio Semanal de Mike: Elevando el Impacto – Una Conferencia Magistral Fuera de Este Mundo

AFP ICON 2025 trata sobre "Elevar el Impacto": superar límites, alcanzar nuevas alturas y unirnos para vencer desafíos. Por eso, ¿quién mejor para...

Keynote

03 Mar 2025

Mike’s Monday Message: Elevating Impact: A Keynote That’s Out of This World

AFP ICON 2025 is all about "Elevating Impact"—pushing boundaries, reaching new heights, and coming together to overcome challenges. So, who better to...

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