(Arlington, Va.) The AFP (Association of Fundraising Professionals) Foundation for Philanthropy and GivingTuesday will co-produce and co-brand free fundraising reports using data from AFP’s Fundraising Effectiveness Project platform. The Fundraising Effectiveness Project (FEP) was created in 2004 to...
When: Nov 16, 2018 from 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM (PT) Have you ever found yourself reminiscing about how you came to fall in love with the causes you serve as either a fundraiser, board member or volunteer? Do you remember those moments when a donor or someone within your organization transformed the way...
It’s my great honor to serve as guest editor for the July issue of Advancing Philanthropy, which serves as an informal launch of AFP’s increased focus on fundraising ethics. I have been involved in the shaping, interpretation and enforcement of AFP’s Code of Ethical Standards since the beginning of...
May 16 & 18, 2023 (2-day series) 1:00 – 5:00 PM ET Each Day $299 (Members); $399 (Non-Members) If you're an executive director or development staffer in a small shop, there are a myriad of competencies you need to master for survival. This session, led by small shop veterans, will ensure you are...
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...
FRANÇAIS Vincent Duckworth, CFRE, has been a leader in the nonprofit sector for more than two decades and is an expert on campaign design, strategy, and major gift performance. He is also Canada’s authority on philanthropic naming, which he wrote about in Excellence in Fundraising in Canada: Volume...
Even if you are not a resolution setter, there is something inherently refreshing about a new year. It can be the perfect time for a “reset” of perspective, setting personal and professional goals, and learning new skills. Perhaps you’re planning to pursue a new challenge, changing jobs, or have the...
July 15, 22 & 29, 2025 | 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. Virtual via Zoom Grants 101: Finding, Applying, and Winning equips individuals and teams with the skills and knowledge to successfully secure grants. Enhance your confidence and ability to navigate the grants landscape, from identifying opportunities to...
July 10, 13, 17 and 19, 2023 (4-day series) July 10, 13, and 17 | 12:00 noon – 3:30 pm ET July 19 | 12:30 – 3:30 pm ET 13 ½ classroom hours; 1 ½ hours self-study $799 (Members); Not eligible (Non-members) FTA will be offered virtually—through four 3 ½ hour interactive online sessions. FTA is AFP's...