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Guides and Resources to support every fundraising need

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.

Our Resource Guides provide focused collections of materials and content from AFP Global covering the issues and topics most important to fundraisers.

Can't find exactly what you are looking for?  Be sure to check out the search at the bottom of the page for access to a wide variety of resources.

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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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Resources for Chapter Presidents-Elect

The resources listed are meant to help you in your role as chapter president-elect.
Resource Boards and Volunteers

Resources for Chapter Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access (IDEA) Chairs

The resources listed are meant to help you in your role as chapter IDEA chair.
Resource Boards and Volunteers Diversity and Inclusion (IDEA)

Resources for Chapter Secretary

The resources listed are meant to help you in your role as chapter secretary.
Resource Boards and Volunteers

Resources for Chapter Administrators

The resources listed are meant to help you in your role as chapter administrator.
Resource Boards and Volunteers
AI

A New Era of Fundraising

Whether it's AI, ChatGPT, or alternate ways to research donors or raise funds, fundraisers are continually looking for the new or unique to aid them in their practice. This guide features resources to help navigate the modern fundraising era, without losing sight of the fundamentals.
Resource guide Your Fundraising Career Donor Relations/Stewardship

Chapter Board Workshop

The Chapter Board Workshop helps leaders run a successful chapter through presentations, group discussions, idea sharing and networking.
Resource Boards and Volunteers
Fundraising Community

AFP Membership: Strength in Numbers, Value in Belonging

One of the most valuable benefits of AFP is being a part of the AFP community of over 26,000 fundraisers. This resource guide highlights some of the opportunities to take advantage of that vast network of connections and expertise.
Resource guide Your Fundraising Career Diversity and Inclusion (IDEA) Boards and Volunteers

Tax Filing Requirements

Information for chapters on how, when and what to file for the federal tax return.
Resource Tax Issues

Volunteering on AFP Global Committees

There are many committees, subcommittees, councils and task forces that are created each year based upon the strategic and business plans identified by AFP leaders and staff. Learn how you can participate!
Resource Your Fundraising Career Boards and Volunteers
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