Mike's Monday Message
The weekly blog about all things AFP and fundraising, led by AFP President and CEO Mike Geiger, MBA, CPA
I’m Mike Geiger, president and CEO of the Association of Fundraising Professionals. Though I’m the one posting, it’s really your thoughts and views that we'll be posting, as much as mine —it's about the AFP community and the fundraising profession. In fact, we will occasionally feature a post from one of our esteemed colleagues, so keep an eye out for these special articles.
While I do want to keep you up-to-date with what’s happening at AFP, what I really want is to hear from you. So e-mail me your comments, questions, concerns, feedback, and items you think I should be covering.
My post is going to be a little shorter than usual because all of us here at AFP Global are busy working away on AFP ICON Virtual 2021—which kicks off two weeks from today! Almost 1,400 of your colleagues have already registered for this event, and I hope to see you there as well. I was in Florida
As a working mother, like many, this past year has challenged me like never before. And even though the world is reverting back to “normal” a little more each day, I feel like the strains and challenges of being a working mother continue on. In March 2020, with three school-aged children, one with
There are many reasons to celebrate LGBTQ+ people this Pride Month—and every month. We’re fabulous! As AFP members I think we can all especially celebrate – and potentially even harness – the LGBTQ+ community’s likelihood to be more philanthropic. I certainly consider fabulous and philanthropic to
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month occurs throughout May to recognize the contributions and influence of Asians and Pacific Islander to the history, culture, and achievements of many countries, including the United States. But it didn’t always feel like a cause for celebration for me
As I sit on the beach and write this, I think about the grains of sand, each tiny one unique and diverse, small and seemingly insignificant. But when collected into one body, these grains of sand create stunningly beautiful beaches. In Hawaii, these beaches sustain and define us. They bring us
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