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04 Mar 2019
It’s official – there are five generations in the workforce. Dane Shumak explores intergenerational management strategies you can apply to be an effective leader, effective employee, and effective fundraiser.
Resource Donor Relations/Stewardship Benchmarks Boards and Volunteers Diversity and Inclusion (IDEA) International Trends and Resources Research Reports Your Fundraising Career
28 Feb 2019
Claire Axelrad offers a deep dive into how donor advised funds (DAF) work, who DAF donors are, and how to attract and leverage DAF giving.
Resource Research Reports Case for Support Major Gifts Donor Relations/Stewardship
26 Feb 2019
With donor retention and volunteerism rates falling, Michael Rosen, CFRE and Mark Chilutti, CFRE, ask what are you doing to show donors your love?
Resource Donor Relations/Stewardship Fundraising Basics Prospect Research
22 Feb 2019
It is the purpose of this Statement of Ethical Principles to foster the growth of a worldwide fundraising community dedicated to accountability, transparency and effectiveness.
Resource Ethics
21 Feb 2019
Tim Sarrantonio reflects on what it was like to present the material in the Donor Retention Workshop, what attendees learned, and why chapters should offer the course. A longer read, but well worth it!
Resource Donor Relations/Stewardship Benchmarks Prospect Research
20 Feb 2019
At some point in your fundraising career, you’re going to have to bite the bullet, and say the not-so-magic word: No. There’s a right and a wrong way to say no to a big donor. Emma Lewzey discusses four steps to follow so you can say no in the best possible way to your donor.
Resource Your Fundraising Career Prospect Research Fundraising Basics Consultants and Consulting Donor Relations/Stewardship
18 Feb 2019
AFP caught up with Ligia Peña about her upcoming webinar, Launching a Gifts in Wills Program, on Feb. 27, and talked with her about legacy gifts and her experiences at Greenpeace International.
Resource Prospect Research Case for Support Endowments Planned Giving Donor Relations/Stewardship
13 Feb 2019
Offering the right amount of silent auction items is a critical decision in your fundraising event planning. One of the biggest mistakes an organization can make when hosting a live or silent auction is offering too many auction items during the event, resulting in lower bids, low energy, and a lack...
Resource Donor Relations/Stewardship Special Events
12 Feb 2019
There’s lots of chatter about fundraising in 2019. Bob Carter puts his take on it, coming from the perspective of having weathered five recessions and other challenges.
Resource Donor Relations/Stewardship
22 Jan 2019
Are marketing and fundraising the same thing? AFP talks with Ceci Dadisman, a multi-faceted marketing professional with over 10 years of experience successfully marketing the arts and nonprofits utilizing innovative and cutting-edge initiatives. Her webinar on the subject is Jan. 30!
Resource Consultants and Consulting Direct Response/Marketing Cause-Related Marketing/Sponsorships Online Fundraising/Social Media
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