Learn what giving circles are, how they function and how you can connect with them as a fundraiser. Special focus will be given on how to do research on demographic-driven giving circles. Presenter: Tracey Webb Tracey Webb is the founder of Black Benefactors, a giving circle based in Washington, DC...
History: The Brandywine Chapter was founded in 1985. The chapter's more than 150 members represent educational institutions, the arts, health and human services, and environmental agencies. Members include developmental professionals of all levels, beginner to advanced, executive directors, funders...
When: Sep 9, 2021 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM (PT) Community: AFP CA, Greater Los Angeles Chapter How does a millennial or Gen Z fundraiser effectively ask a Boomer for a donor gift? Intergenerational communication can be a challenge. Fortunately, a lot of the behaviors and skills you need to work...
It’s been quite the fall, hasn’t it? We’ve gone from Ethics Awareness Month in October to National Philanthropy Day in November, with Giving Tuesday still to be celebrated tomorrow—to say nothing of the elections in the U.S. and the continued pressure of working in a pandemic. And now here we are...
Many chapters may not have extensive government relations programs in place. The following activities and suggestions can help build a solid foundation for such a program and make your job as government relations chair much easier. Review the AFP Daily newsletter. AFP Daily , which is distributed to...
Janine is the National Head of Fundraising at The Salvation Army Australia, where she has grown overall fundraising revenue by 18% over 6 years from $135 million to $160 million, and a total revenue contribution of $1billion over 6 years. She has over 20 years executive and senior leadership...
Ellen Howes serves as Director, Campaign and Major Gifts at Reading Is Fundamental. A career gift officer, Ellen has worked alongside donors to raise millions for education and literacy and currently manages RIF's $75 million comprehensive campaign. Her strengths lie in relationship-building and...
The Annual DAF Report can give you a roadmap on how to maximize donations from this fast-growing form of philanthropy. Ever need a boost for your donor-advised-fund (DAF) fundraising? Gaining a solid understanding of how DAFs work and leveraging sectorwide trends can help electrify your strategies...
Birgit Smith Burton reflects on her past two years as chair of the AFP Global Board and her continuing work in racial equity. Birgit Smith Burton still remembers her first meeting with a local chapter of AFP Global in Western New York in the late 1980s; it was unfriendly and discouraging. After she...