Lessons Learned from the Pandemic & Moving Forward Panel Discussion IN-PERSON & VIRTUAL JL Bielon, Executive Director Foundation - Lions Eye Institute Julie Perrelli, Vice President of Adancement - Pinellas Education Foundation Sherry Silk, Chief Executive Officer - Humane Society of Tampa Bay Kathy...
1:00-2:00 PM Eastern | Presenter: Lisa M. Chmiola, M.S., CFRE, CSPG Eligible for 1 CFRE Education Point Want to launch a legacy giving program for your organization but don’t know where to begin? Is it the right time for this venture? In this session, you’ll learn the foundations needed to begin and...
In advocacy, much like in fundraising, there’s no better feeling than seeing years of taking meetings, building relationships, and crafting a compelling case for support, finally pay off — especially when the positive results are backed by data. For the nonprofits who championed the Legacy IRA Act...
The COVID-19 pandemic has intensified mental health issues at an astonishing rate, with a swell of stress, anxiety and isolation that has consistently worsened since early 2020. While there is much to be optimistic about today, coping with the emotional and mental fallout from COVID-19 will continue...
My path to becoming a lifelong fundraiser started with a phone call. As a student at McMaster University, I worked a part-time job with the Office of Alumni Advancement, calling alumni to ask them to support a capital campaign. I enjoyed talking to people, and it felt natural to engage them. I was...
FRANÇAIS AFP is pleased to have Birgit Smith Burton, the founder of the African American Development Officer Network, take over Mike’s Monday Message today. Birgit serves as executive director of foundation relations for the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta, Ga., and as AFP’s vice chair...
1:00-2:00 PM Eastern | Presenter: Muhi Khwaja, MPA, CFRE, CFRM, Trainer, Fundraising Academy at National University Eligible for 1 CFRE Education Point Successful fundraisers see objections for what they really are: opportunities! There’s no getting around it. If you’re a nonprofit fundraiser, you...
The Sankofa bird flies forward while looking back, a single egg cradled gently in its beak. In Akan tradition, the egg is the future—fragile yet full of promise. Its gaze reminds us: the path ahead is best traveled with the wisdom and resilience of those who came before. [1] This year’s Black...
The Fairfield County Chapter was founded in 1993 to serve the growing number of fundraising professionals in Fairfield County. The chapter frequently collaborates with the Connecticut Chapter to deliver benefits to AFP members. Area served by chapter: Southwestern Connecticut/Fairfield County...