Finding the space to grow in times of uncertainty Here we are again, in yet another unprecedented time. It goes without saying that economic fluctuations, geopolitical changes, and global events have significantly impacted the global nonprofit fundraising landscape. According to recent reports...
The AFP Foundation for Philanthropy – Canada is proud to support fundraisers across the country by offering free access to high-quality educational webinars. These sessions are made possible through the generous support of our national partners, donors, and supporters. Together, we’re helping...
Imagine yourself sitting in the sunlight. Your work for the day is done. Your volunteers are working on your event logistics for you. More volunteers are making sure that those thank you notes are printed, and they are entering donations into your database too. One of your volunteers comes around...
The visual aspect of the AFP brand can only be established through accurate and consistent usage of our common name and logo throughout North America and the world. To ensure accurate and consistent visual brand identity, the Official AFP Guide to Logo Usage and Brand Protection must be followed.
Above: Greater Dallas 2018 AFP National Philanthropy Day (NPD) celebration. I bet you’ve had this conversation with yourself: “We had a great special event; however, the net was not what we projected. Did we focus too much on the event and not enough on the fundraising? Did the committee understand...
2024-2025 Canada South Board of Directors (L to R) Melissa Hunter, Erin Genge, Nora Romero, Anjana Jacob, Afshin Ali, Jason Smith, Sandra Presland and Mike Genge (missing from the photo Rukshini Ponniah-Goulin) FRANÇAIS “Our work at the AFP ON, Canada South chapter is about how we can bring the...
We don’t know what we don’t know: Authors, editors and website to the rescue Development officers, whether leading a one-person shop or a team of 25, are pressed for time. You are driven by mailings, visits, planning for committee meetings and preparing for the next campaign, whether it be a giving...
Above: Original text from the National Society of Fund Raisers charter. It was winter in New York City, 1959. There, at the famous Childs Restaurant on Fifth Avenue, three prominent fundraisers met for lunch and made a decision that would alter the fabric of fundraising in ways they couldn’t imagine...
Who should attend? This intensive, two-day program is designed for fundraising professionals with 5 or more years of experience. This may include executive directors, vice presidents/directors of development, program managers and special event coordinators for local nonprofits and foundations. Staff...