Despite demonstrating many of the best national markers of high-quality education, Minnesota is struggling to overcome some of the worst achievement gaps in the country. These gaps stem, in part, from a shortage of quality childcare and education opportunities for children statewide. Research has...
FRENCH Jane Potentier, CFRE, became the new associate vice-president, alumni, and development, at the University of Victoria in 2020 after spending 18 years in various development roles at the University of Alberta. Throughout her career in Canada (she is originally from the U.K.), Jane has been...
As a way to connect the many members of AFP in Canada, we will be spotlighting fundraisers from across Canada who work tirelessly for their organizations and causes. In this issue we introduce Tim Maloney.
The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) is pleased to announce that Ann Hale, M.A., CFRE has been appointed executive director of the AFP Foundation for Philanthropy – US and executive vice president of the AFP Foundations for Philanthropy. Hale has served in the interim EVP role since...
Presented by: National Philanthropy Day is a celebration of philanthropy—giving, volunteering and charitable engagement—that highlights the accomplishments, large and small, that all those involved in the philanthropic process make to our society and our world. Locally, the Association of...
Join us on Friday, July 22, from 1 - 2 p.m. EST for a special presentation by Dr. Beth Breeze about her award-winning book, In Defence of Philantropy. As the guest speaker at the 2022 Canadian Leadership Retreat, Dr. Breeze will share her thoughts on current critiques of philanthropy and how the...
In the era of cannabis legalization, new research explores nonprofits’ perceptions, challenges, and opportunities. As cannabis continues gaining legal traction in states across the U.S., its role in philanthropy has become increasingly significant. However, despite its legalization in many states...
Just as with American history, Black philanthropists have largely been forgotten throughout the history of fundraising. Victoria Fresh, Adrienne Taylor, CFRE, MBA, and Lauren Tudor, CAP share what Black philanthropy means to them in this preview of their AFP ICON session, Philanthropy is Black...
ENGLISH La Journée nationale de la philanthropie® (JNP), célébrée le 15 novembre, est une journée spéciale consacrée à la reconnaissance des contributions exceptionnelles de la philanthropie – et de tous ceux et celles qui font partie de la communauté philanthropique – dans nos vies, nos...