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Art Taylor

H. Art Taylor Named President and CEO of AFP

The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP), the largest association of fundraising professionals in the world, is pleased to announce that after an extensive search, it has named H. Art Taylor as its new president and chief executive officer, effective April 1, 2025.

A respected leader in the nonprofit sector, Taylor brings decades of experience in philanthropy, governance, and nonprofit accountability. He most recently served for 23 years as president and CEO of the BBB Wise Giving Alliance, where he championed charity transparency and ethical fundraising practices, spearheaded groundbreaking initiatives in donor trust and technology, and established himself as a leading voice in nonprofit leadership.

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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