Some of us work like dogs, inputting donor data, writing case statements/development plans/grant requests, engineering meetings between board members and major prospects, facilitating volunteer meetings, running (literally) signature galas, writing speeches for the CEO, all perhaps while raising a...
The Miami Chapter was founded in 1975. Dues are $75. For more information, contact Christine Perez. Chapter Offerings: Meetings and basic educational seminars regularly Senior Executive Seminar series for seasoned fundraisers in March and June November Philanthropy Day event Annual conference...
History: The Central Iowa Chapter serves over 125 fundraising professionals who work for a wide variety of charitable organizations in Central Iowa, including Des Moines, Ames, and surrounding areas. For more information, contact [email protected]. Membership benefits offered by chapter...
FRANÇAIS On Feb. 9, Senator Ratna Omidvar, co-chair of the 2018/19 Senate Special Committee on the Charitable Sector tabled Bill S-222, the Effective and Accountable Charities Act, in the Senate. If passed by the Senate and House of Commons and signed into law, the bill will amend the language in...
Today, the 21st annual Foundations on the Hill kicks off with 270 philanthropic leaders coming to Washington, DC to speak to their Members of Congress on the tradition of philanthropy in America and how that is deeply intertwined in the American story. Currently, 88 percent of charitable giving is...
Above: AFP MN, Minnesota Chapter members networking during a 2019 chapter event. The nonprofit and philanthropy sectors, like much of the world, has had a challenging year. With COVID-19 impacting our health and economy, the fundraising sector has had to increase efforts to respond to the...
Jacob Stein, Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy Awardee from AFP Global on Vimeo. (Arlington, Va.) The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) is proud to announce that Jacob Stein (above), a high school senior from Sarasota, Fla., is the recipient of the 2022 William R. Simms Award for...
FRANÇAIS TO: AFP Members in Canada FROM: Scott Decksheimer, CFRE, Chair, AFP Canada Committee on Directorship The Committee on Directorship of the Association of Fundraising Professionals Canada (“AFP Canada”) underwent a lengthy process to identify candidates for the 2020 Board of Directors of AFP...
There's no doubting the power of storytelling in fundraising. But in a digital world, how can your stories rise above the noise? In this session, we'll outline a framework for modern nonprofit storytelling in a digital age with a special focus on donor stewardship. You'll come away knowing how to...