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The COVID-19 pandemic is devastating the United States, both in terms of the number of fatalities[1] and the rate of mortality[2]. The economic effect of the pandemic is also very severe, as the International Monetary Fund[3] predicts a decrease of 4.3% in real Gross Domestic Product for the U.S. in

A colleague’s word of advice during a recent planning meeting provides perfect framing for preparing to fundraise in 2021. Nonprofits, she said, have a choice: View the COVID-19 pandemic as an event or as the start of a new era. If we plan for a new era and we’re wrong, we simply can revert to

The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) has announced its 2021 Distinguished Fellows: Alphonce J. Brown, ACFRE; Amy Eisenstein, ACFRE; Roberta (Robbe) A. Healey, MBA, NHA, ACFRE; Andrea McManus and Luce Moreau, CFRE. The Distinguished Fellows Program recognizes individuals who have made

FRANÇAIS We are delighted that Canadian members offered their overwhelming support for the 2021 AFP Canada Board of Directors. Congratulations to the following leaders: Ken Mayhew: Chair President & CEO William Osler Health System Foundation Brampton, Ontario Paula Attfield: Past Chair President &

At a time of the year when families around the country are gathering to share their gratitude, it’s important to remember that there are millions of Americans who have less to be grateful for than others. This recognition is what drove the creation of Giving Tuesday, which takes place on the first