Above Photo Credit: freestocks Gift officers often work so hard to cultivate and solicit a gift that once the gift is received, they celebrate and move on, feeling they have reached the finish line. While it is certainly acceptable to brag a little bit around the office and maybe even high-five a...

In troubling times, such as the current global pandemic and recent civil unrest, philanthropy requires a diverse eye with regard to funding sources and brand messaging. It is now more important than ever to consider the new faces of philanthropy and the nonprofit sector. How are you positioning your...

If you are an analytical and logical person, how do you deal with a donor who is a “people person”? “Peter” became executive director of a hospital foundation nearly two years ago. The board hired him in large part because of his previous accomplishments as a major-gifts officer in a large campaign...

When Hurricane Harvey came barreling into southeast Texas last August, residents and aid workers alike battled forces of nature they had never experienced. These included record-setting 130 mph winds and more than 51 inches of rain. “Our parking lot was completely flooded, so we couldn’t get to work...

The mission of AFP to promote effective and ethical philanthropy is inspiring, even as it challenges fundraising professionals to pursue the sometimes challenging tensions between what it means to do well (to meet our goals of raising funds to support the missions and causes of our organizations)...