There are many ways for fundraisers to succeed within the profession, but one of the most important is through community. This has been evident as we navigate through 2020, an unprecedented year that has been filled with unthinkable challenges. The October 2020 issue of Advancing Philanthropy...

Ethics is always top of mind, particularly with our new Code of Ethical Standards rolling out this year. In the October issue, we do a deeper dive into ethics and how fundraisers are not just signing the code but living it out in every aspect of their lives. The terms and phrases embedded in our...

Innovate ... Or Not When is a good time to innovate and should you innovate at all? From digital fundraising to donor-advised funds, there are many things to consider as we think about how we fundraise and improve processes. The April 2020 issue of Advancing Philanthropy explores how to innovate and...

Celebrating The Past, Exploring The Future This issue of Advancing Philanthropy celebrates AFP’s 60th anniversary! Yes, we’re celebrating 60 years of fundraising, but this issue is all about exploring BEYOND fundraising to inspire you to learn or try something new. So, you’ll find articles on what...

Too often, once we get to know something—once we master a skill or learn some new knowledge—we take it for granted. We tend to think about it the same way, from the same point of view. And that can be deleterious—for our fundraising, for our causes and for own personal success. The July 2019...