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Crises often showcase the best of humanity, which is exactly what happened when Floridians stepped up in the aftermath of a devastating hurricane season last fall. Individuals, foundations, and companies rose to the challenge by offering support and, ultimately, saving lives. Although the donors and...
Quick. Nimble. Innovative. These are all words that have been used to describe how charities should be operating now—to be able to anticipate and respond effectively to changes in the environment and bring to bear new ideas and resources to create impact. In a 24/7, nonstop, social media world...
The Fundraising Effectiveness Project (FEP) is a collaboration among fundraising data providers, researchers, analysts, associations, and consultants to empower the sector to track and evaluate trends in giving. The project offers one of the only views of the current year’s fundraising data in...
Last year, AFP member Danisha Bhaloo-Shivji, CFRE, manager of development and communications form Boys & Girls Clubs Big Brothers Big Sisters of Edmonton & Area, began a series of interviews we called Falling into Fundraising. Danisha interviewed women who are Black, Indigenous, or persons of color...
Have you ever listened to your gut and been pleasantly surprised by a good outcome? Or ignored a strong feeling only to realize you should have paid attention? Before you decide this topic is too flaky, let me assure you, in my 20+ years of fundraising, I’m primarily known for my diligent moves...
AFP’s 2023 Distinguished Fellow curates an engaging discussion with our 2023 Outstanding Young Professionals and Outstanding Fundraising Professional 2023 Distinguished Fellow Bill Bartolini, Ph.D., ACFRE, spent 40-plus years in the profession, including five years as senior philanthropic advisor...
"Big Six" Tax Reform Framework Needs More Incentives to Protect Giving, America’s Charities WASHINGTON, D.C.— Jason Lee, chair of the Charitable Giving Coalition (CGC), a group of more than 175 charities and nonprofits from across the country, commented on the Tax Reform Framework released on...
Throughout Black History Month 2019, AFP will be recognizing donors, volunteers and civic leaders of color who have been honored by local AFP chapters. Today we recognize the AFP Washington, D.C. Metro Area Chapter’s 2018 Outstanding Philanthropists: Mark and Brenda Moore. Including his time spent...
Research is an integral part of how my professional development started. As a young woman, I would research many how-to guides on topics ranging from language skills, sheet music, writing styles for business emails, and career options. My discovery led me to learn about careers in public service...
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