Rodney Jackson, founder, president, and CEO of the National Center for Black Philanthropy, passed away in Fairfax, Virginia, on July 12, 2024, at the age of 78. Jackson is remembered by his fellow members of the fundraising community and by AFP Global as a quiet visionary and steadfast steward of...
Scott Decksheimer, CFRE, chair of the AFP Canada Board, and Andrea McManus, CFRE, past chair of AFP International, appeared before the Senate Special Committee on the Charitable Sector on Monday, Sept. 17, to discuss ways to increase giving and public awareness about philanthropy.
(Arlington, Virginia) The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP), the largest community of professional fundraisers in the world, has awarded its highest professional certification, the Advanced Certified Fundraising Executive (ACFRE), to Melissa Weisse, CFRE, ACFRE of Detroit, Michigan...
June 24, 2026 (1-day) 1:00-5:00 p.m. Eastern $209 USD (Members); $279 USD (Non-Members) Strengthen your organization’s fundraising by joining this practical, interactive session designed to help you draft or audit your Gift Acceptance Policy that protects your mission, manages risk, and builds donor...
2026 Dates and Deadlines for Chapter Leaders 2026 Chapter Leader Calendar PDF 2026 Sessions Overview: January 1/12/26 – Chapter President/President Elect Orientation 1/13/26 – Chapter Membership Chairs Orientation 1/14/26 – Chapter Education/Programming/PD Chairs Orientation 1/16/26 – Chapter...
FRANÇAIS The hospitality that has become synonymous with the people of Newfoundland and Labrador will be on full throttle this summer as the AFP Newfoundland and Labrador chapter hosts the Canadian Leadership Retreat in St. John’s from July 20–22. The retreat, which is one of many activities of this...
Things have changed in the world of fundraising over the past 50+ years. There are now more formal graduate programs in fundraising and nonprofit management than ever before, technology has evolved, and the number of nonprofit organizations continues to grow, just to name a few. How have these...
Finance and Fundraising Collaboration At your organization, do you feel that the development office and the finance department are collaborative? A majority of baby boomers working in finance (60 percent) and fundraising (57 percent) feel the relationship is very collaborative. However, 34 percent...
If you’ve ever sold a house, you are sure to make all the necessary repairs to ensure it’s in the best shape possible before putting it on the market. It’s your responsibility to turn it over to the next owners in the best shape possible. The same is true for us as leaders of our AFP chapters. We...