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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 Jul 2024

Ethics: Do You Know What to Do?

Ethics Case No. 28: Relationships and Boundaries Are you ready to test your AFP Code of Ethical Standards know-how? Read the following scenario and...

Giving USA

01 Jul 2024

Mike’s Monday Message: Giving USA 2023: Help Stop Individual Giving Declines

For the last two years, the AFP Foundation for Philanthropy’s Fundraising Effectiveness Project has been reporting declines in key fundraising metrics...

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01 Jul 2024

Relationships: Building Real Relationships – A Missing Piece of Old-School Feasibility Studies

The feasibility study process not only can assess an organization’s campaign potential, but also presents an opportunity for meaningful and strategic...

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Sponsored 01 Jul 2024

Sponsored Content: Facilitating Donor Communication in a Changing World

As we continue to settle into the new normal created by the global pandemic and further adjust to the evolving global themes and economic headwinds...

01 Jul 2024

Communication: Transitioning Philanthropic Messaging From “We” and “Us” to “You”

Historically, organizations in our sector have focused their philanthropic messaging on themselves and their organization’s needs (“we” and “us”)...

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01 Jul 2024

Fundraising Tools: How to Share Stories of Struggle Ethically and Effectively

Storytelling is crucial for societal change and nonprofit success. But how should you share stories that cover heavy and taboo subjects in a trauma...

01 Jul 2024

Communication: How to Unleash Your Creative Deviant

Get past the fear and get to the heart of how to help donors care—really care!—and give to support your mission Do you want to infuse more creativity...

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01 Jul 2024

Fundraising Tools: The Impact of Social Media During Online Giving Days

Nonprofits who leverage the power of social media can increase their networks and drive donations, as seen in the rise of online giving days Dr...

Women's Impact Initiative

01 Jul 2024

AFP/Alford Group Women’s Mentor Program Participants Announced For 2024

(Arlington, Virginia) The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) has announced the participants — 10 mentors and 10 mentees — for its 2024...

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01 Jul 2024

Relationships: The Key to Showing Donors Love

It is time to stop expecting donor loyalty without showing loyalty. Instead, nonprofits can cultivate a culture of appreciation that keeps donors...

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