AFP Announces New Strategic Partnership With Bloomerang

CONTACTS:
Michael Nilsen, Vice President, Communications & Public Policy, AFP, (425) 241 – 4675, Michael.Nilsen@afpglobal.org
Kristen Hay, Marketing Manager, (513) 728-9393, kristen.hay@bloomerang.com

(Arlington, Virginia) The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP), the largest association of fundraising professionals in the world, has announced a new strategic relationship with Bloomerang, the complete donor relationship management solution for thousands of small and medium-sized nonprofits located in Indianapolis, Ind.

Bloomerang joins AFP’s Strategic Partners program as an Impact Partner and was a Gold Sponsor of AFP ICON 2022, the largest gathering of fundraising professionals in the world, May 2 - 4, in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Through the partnership, Bloomerang will support the work of the AFP community in advancing the profession around the world and providing the most comprehensive, cutting-edge knowledge and skills that fundraisers need in today’s constantly changing philanthropic environment. The company provided educational and thought leadership at AFP ICON 2022 and had a presence in the conference exhibit hall, the AFP Exchange.

“We are so excited to partner with Bloomerang because they have demonstrated time and time again their support for ethical, effective and inclusive fundraising,” said Mike Geiger, MBA, CPA, president and CEO of AFP. “They have been an important partner already with AFP in collaborations such as the Fundraising Effectiveness Project, and this new strategic agreement expands the impact we can have together on the profession. Many thanks to Bloomerang’s leadership and their dedication to advancing philanthropy and the change that fundraisers make possible every day.”

"We're thrilled about the role this partnership plays in Bloomerang's mission to help nonprofits thrive," says Bloomerang CEO Ross Hendrickson. "For us, it's more than just creating innovative software to help nonprofits do more good. We also want to advance the fundraising profession and the field of philanthropy by investing in content, thought leadership, and resources that improve nonprofits' effectiveness. We believe that this partnership allows us to further our commitment to the broader nonprofit community; it’s an important piece in our mission to help nonprofits thrive."

The AFP Partners Program provides participating organizations with year-round opportunities to engage the fundraising community and pursue corporate social responsibility through tangential support of the causes for which they work. Through thought leadership, marketing, content and professional development channels, AFP Partners position themselves as industry leaders committed to advancing philanthropy and ethical fundraising worldwide. Their financial and programmatic support also enables AFP to develop highly competent fundraisers and educate the public on the industry’s ability to fuel societal change in critical arenas like education, healthcare, community development, equity and inclusion and countless other missions.

For more information about the AFP Partners Program, contact Chris Amos, senior director, business development, at Chris.Amos@afpglobal.org.

Since 1960, the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) has been the standard-bearer for professionalism in fundraising. The association works to advance effective and ethical philanthropy by providing advocacy, research, education, mentoring, collaboration and technology opportunities for the world’s largest network of professional fundraisers. AFP’s more than 26,000 members in over 240 chapters raise over $100 billion annually for a wide variety of charitable organizations and causes across the globe. For more information, go to afpglobal.org

Indianapolis-based Bloomerang is the complete donor relationship management solution that helps thousands of small and medium-sized nonprofits deliver a better giving experience and create stable, thriving organizations. Combining robust, simple-to-use technology with people-powered support and training, Bloomerang empowers nonprofits to work efficiently, improve their donor relationships and grow their donor bases. With Bloomerang, nonprofit professionals love their work and have another teammate in the cause.

Bloomerang is a trusted and acclaimed partner for growing nonprofits. For more information about Bloomerang and to see why real fundraisers recommend the solution to their peers, visit: https://bloomerang.com.