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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 2024

Relationships: What Collaborative Relationships in Faith-based Organizations Can Teach Us

If you want to change the world, communication and common values are interwoven with successful performance How is collaboration key to success in...

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01 Apr 2024

Human Resources: Motivating Fundraisers in a Small Shop

While some organizations may still think “commission-based” fundraising is an option, these alternatives comply with AFP Global’s standards while...

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01 Apr 2024

Chapter Spotlight: Greater Kansas City

Above photo credit: 2023 National Philanthropy Day award recipients for the Association of Fundraising Professionals Greater Kansas City Chapter...

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01 Apr 2024

Ethics: An Updated Code

Continuing the work of its founders, AFP is announcing a new revision of its Code of Ethical Standards Philanthropic revenue makes the work of...

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01 Apr 2024

Relationships: Recasting Philanthropy With a Community of Practice

By starting your own community of practice, you can challenge the status quo and deepen your skills Two people walked into a bar and started talking...

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01 Apr 2024

En el Mensaje Semanal de Mike: La Diversidad debe ser tan fácil como Respirar

“La respiración es el puente que une la vida a la conciencia que une tu cuerpo a tus pensamientos” – Thich Nhat Hanh Abril es el Mes de la Diversidad...

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01 Apr 2024

Relationships: What Drives Giving–The Heart or the Brain?

As every facet of our lives becomes more data-driven, especially now with the assistance of AI, it’s important to remember the power of the heart in...

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01 Apr 2024

Fundraising Tools: Why Naming Rights Work

Above Photo credit: P-H-M School Corporation. Mari Linn Wise, former P-H-M Education Foundation executive director; Larry Beehler, P-H-M board trustee...

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01 Apr 2024

Human Resources: Staying Power

What inspires a fundraiser to stay with an organization? Every year, charities spend significant amounts of time and money on donor retention. But how...

01 Apr 2024

AFP Member Spotlight: Lori Overmyer, MBA, CFRE

At the end of 2023, Lori Overmyer rolled off the AFP Global Board after eight years of service. She shares with us how AFP Global and the profession...

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