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New to fundraising, interested in learning more about the latest state of the fundraising profession, or looking for helpful IDEA resources to promote inclusivity in your fundraising efforts? AFP’s Guides & Resources have you covered.

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Featured Resource: Mental Health Resources for Fundraisers

Working in a mission-driven profession, with limited resources and high expections, it can be easy to lose sight of your own mental health as you prioritize the goals of your organization. These resources from the Association of Fundraising Professionals are designed to help fundraisers evaluate their own mental health and find solutions to common challenges such as burnout, quiet quitting, and competing professional and personal priorities.  

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06 Dec 2024
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Sponsored 04 Dec 2024
El panorama filantrópico está evolucionando rápidamente, y los procuradores de fondos se adaptan constantemente para superar los desafíos de la industria. Comprender las preferencias de donación, descubrimiento y gestión de cada generación puede ayudar a los profesionales de las organizaciones sin...
Resource Donor Relations/Stewardship
04 Dec 2024
Between internal financial policies, legal requirements, and donor expectations, nonprofits face unique challenges when closing the fiscal year. Accurate year-end accounting is critical for maintaining transparency, compliance, and donor trust. However, diverse revenue sources, grant restrictions...
Resource Fundraising Costs
20 Nov 2024
Un informe anual bien elaborado tiene el poder de definir tu propósito y comprometer a tus públicos meta. Después de dos años viviendo en medio de una pandemia, tus seguidores quieren, más que nunca, saber cómo estás. Las organizaciones sin fines de lucro pueden aprender del mundo empresarial, ya...
Resource Benchmarks Tax Issues Annual Fund Boards and Volunteers
18 Nov 2024
With Thanksgiving and the year-end giving season right around the corner, now is the perfect time to show your donors how much their generosity means to you and your organization. Expressing genuine gratitude is an easy way to strengthen your relationship with your donors and renew their connection...
Resource Your Fundraising Career
14 Nov 2024
The year-end giving season, typically spanning November and December, is often the most crucial period for fundraisers. With a high volume of donations pouring in and urgent deadlines looming, the idea of taking a break might feel impossible, but time away is essential for your well-being and...
Resource Your Fundraising Career
13 Nov 2024
< See also: Get Involved: AFP Volunteer Opportunities Open RFPs: We invite your contribution to the following: Request for Proposals Donor Advised Fund Curriculum Design | Proposals due January 6, 2025 Request for Proposals Donor Advised Fund Content Expert | Proposals due January 6, 2025 Through a...
Resource Your Fundraising Career Boards and Volunteers
11 Nov 2024
AFP ICON is coming to Seattle, WA, April 27-29, 2025! To help you plan your visit, we asked some of our local speakers to share with us a preview of their session, as well as their favorite Seattle hotspots you won’t want to miss while you’re in town. Here’s what they had to say: Session Title...
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07 Nov 2024
If you want to make stock giving a recurring part of your development strategies, how do you get started? If you’ve never solicited non-cash gifts like stocks, donor advised funds (DAFs), or crypto before, you likely have a few questions. Just like with major gifts of cash, you’ll need an organized...
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