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Continued Consolidation in Q2 2024 as the Sector Sees More Dollars from Fewer Donors

While charitable giving increased moderately in Q2 2024, we are seeing a worrying decrease in both the smallest and the most frequent donors, indicating that the increase in dollars is due to a consolidation of large gifts.

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Mike's Message Takeover: Navigating the New Normal: Compensation, Benefits, and Flexibility in Fundraising

According to the 2024 Compensation and Benefits Report, the average fundraising salary in the U.S. saw a modest increase of 0.8% in 2023, rising from $95,841 to $96,621. This figure pales in comparison to the robust 6.7% increase seen in 2022, reflecting a slow growth trend that fails to keep pace with the 3% inflation rate over the same period.

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01 Apr 2021

AFP Member Spotlight: Melissa Van Diepen, CFRE

How did you get started in fundraising, and how many years have you worked in the profession? I have been a professional fundraiser for a decade, and...

01 Apr 2021

ONLINE EXCLUSIVE: Fundraiser Bill of Rights—Creating Equitable Partnerships

The Fundraisers Bill of Rights is an independent project of the developer, Amelia Garza. The document is not reflect the policies, thoughts, or...

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01 Apr 2021

Cultivating the Relationship: Mending Fractured Relationships

Every experienced fundraiser has faced “the dreaded call.” Perhaps you reached out to a lapsed donor to reestablish a connection. As the phone rang...

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01 Apr 2021

Cultivating the Relationship: Leaning Into Your Personality Type to Strengthen Donor Cultivation

Introvert or extrovert? Just own your style. Do you know your personality type? Experts estimate that extroverts make up 50–70% of the population...

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01 Apr 2021

Cultivating the Relationship: Corporate Relationships in Unprecedented Times

Last year was one of the most atypical years we have experienced. The coronavirus pandemic has had widespread impact, affecting our health, the...

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01 Apr 2021

The Issue of Equity and Ethics: Dismantling Privilege and Power Dynamics in Fundraising

Above Photo Credit: Markus Spiske Have you ever been speechless when a donor says something offensive? Have you been in situations where you look and...

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01 Apr 2021

The Issue of Equity and Ethics: Ask For What You’re Worth

Asking someone for a million dollars to save the world? No problem. Asking to get paid what I am worth? Big problem. By all objective standards, I am...

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01 Apr 2021

Tell Your Story: Demonstrate Your Impact

The past year has been among the most difficult in recent memory. As with any disaster, COVID-19 has, in many ways, brought out the best in us...

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01 Apr 2021

Cultivating the Relationship: Emerging Leaders and What You Should Know About Donor Cultivation

Above Photo: © Nicky Enenmoh As an emerging leader, I’m still learning and growing as a fundraising professional. I have been fortunate to work with...

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01 Apr 2021

Cultivating the Relationship: 10 Steps to Cultivate Foundation Relationships

Imagine a town. It has about 100,000 homes. Some of the homes are very large and reflect owners of great wealth. Other homes are more modest. A few of...

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