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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 2023

Member Spotlight: Lereca Monik

“I get the opportunity to bless someone every day” Over her past 10 years in philanthropy, Lereca Monik thinks of her role as a connector—matching...

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01 Apr 2023

From the President: Promote Leadership Development Across Your Organization

An effective board is essential to your fundraising success, but strong board leadership is just one piece of the puzzle. Our theme for this issue is...

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01 Apr 2023

Nonprofit Boards: Create Your Own Young Professionals Board

Here’s how to reap the benefits, avoid the kids’ table, and get started in three easy steps Young professional groups go by many names, including...

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01 Apr 2023

Fundraising Tools: Know Your Board—Really!

Do you know your board members? What do you know about them? Do you know where they work or are retired from and what they do or did there? What about...

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01 Apr 2023

Fundraising Tools: Do Your Acquisition Letters Appeal to New Donors?

Evidence from the field examines how personal values and gender play a role As fundraisers, we ideally build long-term relationships with our donors...

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01 Apr 2023

Human Resources: Why Lived Experience Matters in Fundraising

It’s a powerful tool for creating genuine connections with donors Storytelling is a tried-and-true way to raise money. When raising money to better...

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01 Apr 2023

Stewardship: Building Your Thanking Philosophy

Think creativity, care, and intention It’s hard to overstate the importance of properly thanking donors. Execution is not simple. We want to not only...

01 Apr 2023

Sponsored Content: Transform Nonprofit Fundraising to Create Rewarding Donor Connections

Of all the critical tasks you tackle as you pursue your mission, fundraising is one of the most challenging—and it’s changing as donors look for a...

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01 Apr 2023

AFP Chapter Spotlight: Hampton Roads Chapter

Above photo: AFP Hampton Roads, Virginia, boasts a large and diverse volunteer board of directors. Creating a culture of collaboration Founded in 2001...

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01 Apr 2023

AFP ICON Keynote: A Passion for Food and Fundraising

Through their shared passion for great food, Emeril Lagasse and his wife, Alden, are inspiring at-risk youth—one dish at a time. Dynamic TV chef...

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