Uncertainty, Flexibility & Technology Come Together to Provide Fundraisers with Options The nonprofit sector saw unprecedented change over the past year. In an instant, major fundraisers and events had to pivot to virtual experiences or be canceled altogether. At the same time, the demand for...
Leandra Hayes-Burgess, vice president for institutional advancement at Benedict College, had to make some quick decisions about her team’s fundraising strategy in early 2020. Her institution’s day of giving was scheduled for March, just as the world came to a screeching halt due to the COVID-19...
Above: © Adobestock Advancing Philanthropy: How did you become an expert on nonprofits and fundraising (among other things)? Jan Brazzell: Prior to becoming a fundraising professional and nonprofit executive, I was a professor of sociology and a demographer. So, from the beginning of my work with...
About FEP The Fundraising Effectiveness Project (FEP) In 2006, the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) and the Center on Nonprofits and Philanthropy at the Urban Institute established the Fundraising Effectiveness Project (FEP) to conduct research on fundraising effectiveness and help...
Sponsored by: With inflation rates hitting new highs and talk of recession, nonprofits are facing lower donation volumes. On the flip side, recessions allow organizations to focus on their infrastructure. When the future is unpredictable, there are opportunities to help ensure your organization...
As a way to connect the many members of AFP in Canada, we will be highlighting frontline fundraisers from across Canada who work tirelessly for their organizations and the good of Canada’s social sector. In this issue we introduce you to Ken Kissick, CFRE, visionary and co-founder of Streets Alive...
Lessons learned from a small fundraising shop executing a $10 million capital campaign highlight tools for setting expectations, expanding resources, and avoiding burnout. Ever wonder if your skills and talents are built for one lane, or for a thousand lanes with nonstop traffic? Some professionals...
Above: AFP New York Hudson-Mohawk Chapter Board Members (l to r) Jonathan Richardson, president and IDEA chair; Laurie Ballard, Capital Region Fundraising Day 2020 chair; Eric Guzman, president-elect; Michael Buckley, CFRE, treasurer and past president; and Tish Czachor, vice president of marketing...
Cryptocurrencies are booming in popularity, with the total value of all crypto recently passing the $2 trillion mark. And as crypto is used and invested in more every day, it’s becoming even more important for nonprofits and fundraising. The good news is that crypto owners are even more generous...