FRANÇAIS The Maritime Fundraising Conference (MFC), hosted by the AFP Nova Scotia chapter and being held on June 6 and 7, has adopted IDEA as its overall theme this year—two days of virtual learning and networking focused on AFP’s Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access initiative. The speakers and...
Beginning just two years ago, a special track called “Rebels, Renegades and Pioneers” with stellar presenters was introduced at the AFP International Conference. Its reputation quickly grew. No wonder: This specially curated series was born out of a desire to engage and to push conference delegates...
Above: Anthony Ramsey There is a growing body of evidence that points to the deep link between gender and poverty. And, contrary to conventional wisdom, that link is not just between women and poverty. It is about men. It is about fathers and brothers, husbands and sons. This is a bold statement...
You could be forgiven if you raised an eyebrow when Food Banks Canada launched a $150 million campaign on March 18, the day the prime minister declared the country was locking down to try to keep the coronavirus pandemic from spreading further. “As the virus has continued to spread, we are taking...
CONTACTS: Natalie Paskoski, Manager of Content, (434) 236 – 5583, [email protected] (Arlington, Virginia) Sean McCarthy, development manager, National Housing Trust, has been recognized as one of two Outstanding Young Professionals by the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP)...
For the last few weeks, AFP members have been reaching out sharing their concerns about the impact of recent U.S. government actions on nonprofits and their funding. I want to take this Mike’s Message Takeover to say, on behalf of the entire AFP leadership, I hear you, and here is what AFP can do to...
Above Photo Credit: D’Youville COVID-19 disrupted charitable organizations across the globe. Though the full impact on nonprofits is yet to be known, we must be bold, purposeful and strategic to navigate this moment. Colleges and universities—like all nonprofits—have felt the impact. Campuses are...
Above: Abandoned row houses in Philadelphia: more than 1 in 4 residents live below the poverty line, the highest rate among America’s ten largest cities. Photo by Matt Rourke. What Every Charity Needs to Know Initiatives to reduce the federal deficit could lead to funding difficulties for the nation...
First, tax legislation has been one of the most impactful events on fundraising in the past century. The 1913 Revenue Act “exempts income tax on nonprofit revenues if operating exclusively for religious, charitable, scientific or education purposes.” The 1917 and 1918 income tax laws allowed...