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A new report found that those who grow up in families with strong giving traditions are more likely to engage in charitable activities as adults. Family Giving Traditions, conducted by Fidelity Charitable, an independent public charity and the nation’s second-largest grantmaker, surveyed 3,000 total

Need some tips on how to do your job better? Or maybe just a reminder on some key skills, the insight on the latest research, and the latest, coolest ideas from the best minds in the fundraising profession? Each week, AFP gathers the top blog posts, videos, articles and other resources to help you

Scott Decksheimer, the chair of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) Canada, released the following statement about the recent CBC article, Charity watchdog urges donors to think twice before giving to Calgary Flames Foundation, and how to assess fundraising costs.

The Department of Finance is modifying the definition of “charitable activities” and other terms under the Income Tax Act to allow charities greater freedom and flexibility in lobbying government at all levels regarding policy and regulations affecting their missions. On Oct. 25, the Department of

Award-winning journalist, producer and philanthropist Soledad O’Brien, along with activist, author and motivational speaker Spencer West, will be the keynote speakers at the Association of Fundraising Professionals’ (AFP) ICON 2019, the largest gathering of charitable fundraisers in the world, in