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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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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...
Resource Prospect Research
07 Nov 2024
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01 Nov 2024
Silent auctions are exciting opportunities to raise funds and create fun, memorable experiences for guests. By properly budgeting for your silent auction, you can avoid unnecessary expenses and maximize your fundraising potential. Plus, a well-crafted budget streamlines auction planning by helping...
Resource Special Events
23 Oct 2024
Sustainable revenue is essential for your nonprofit to thrive. It requires less staff time, boosts your organization’s growth and capacity, and allows you to make an even greater impact on your beneficiaries. When you aren’t spending all of your time worrying about where your next funds will come...
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Sponsored 16 Oct 2024
The philanthropic landscape is evolving rapidly, and fundraisers are continually adapting to overcome industry challenges. Understanding each generation's giving, discovery, and stewardship preferences can help nonprofit professionals achieve better fundraising results. As wealth transfers between...
Resource Donor Relations/Stewardship
30 Sep 2024
Tools and resources / Outils et ressources MEDIA BRIEF: National Philanthropy Day / Briefing à l'intention des medias – journée nationale de la philanthropie (watch this video using these key messages) MEDIA BRIEF: Holiday Giving / Briefing à l'intention des medias – dons des fêtes de fin d’année...
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16 Sep 2024
Your nonprofit’s board of directors provides oversight for various areas of your organization’s activities, from making decisions about your long-term goals to ensuring ethical fundraising practices. Financial governance also falls under the board’s duties, and the member who typically takes charge...
Resource Fundraising Costs
10 Sep 2024
The Association of Fundraising Professionals’ (AFP) annual awards program recognizes outstanding achievement by individual, foundation and corporate philanthropists, fundraising volunteers and fundraising professionals.
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09 Sep 2024
Each year, the AFP Research Council awards the Skystone Partners Prize for Research to the author of a book that contributes substantially to the knowledge and understanding of fundraising or philanthropic behavior. The Prize for Research is made possible by an endowment from Skystone Partners to...
Resource Research Reports
27 Aug 2024
The ability to build and maintain strong relationships is crucial for the sustainability and impact of nonprofit organizations. Leadership plays a crucial role in developing and fostering these relationships. Securing ongoing support and cultivating trust and credibility goes beyond charisma...
Resource Leadership and Teams
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