June 25-26, 2026 | 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. CFRE Prep Course: Thursday, June 25 State Conference: Friday, June 26 We’re excited to hear from dynamic, cross-sector voices from nonprofits, public agencies, philanthropy, social enterprises, consulting firms, and community-based organizations. 3 tracks. 2...
AFP ICON 2025 is all about "Elevating Impact"—pushing boundaries, reaching new heights, and coming together to overcome challenges. So, who better to launch this year’s conference than astronaut and aerospace engineering consultant, José M. Hernández, the opening keynote speaker for AFP ICON 2025...
How special campaigns inspire new beginnings No matter how much supporters insist that an organization’s future is of the utmost importance, many of them can’t help but instinctively return to what happened in Year One. How might you use special campaigns to tap into these “first-year feelings” and...
Above: A sculpture from the Canstruction project made out of donated food to raise awareness of veteran hunger for Feed Our Vets. If you haven’t experienced it, you’ve no doubt read about it: donors increasingly demanding data, statistics, and other evidence of impact. At the same time, giving...
When Hurricane Harvey came barreling into southeast Texas last August, residents and aid workers alike battled forces of nature they had never experienced. These included record-setting 130 mph winds and more than 51 inches of rain. “Our parking lot was completely flooded, so we couldn’t get to work...
In troubling times, such as the current global pandemic and recent civil unrest, philanthropy requires a diverse eye with regard to funding sources and brand messaging. It is now more important than ever to consider the new faces of philanthropy and the nonprofit sector. How are you positioning your...
Photo credit: Pritzker Military Museum & Library It is a saying of remembrance: “Lest we forget.” The United States and our World War I allies have not forgotten those men and women who served and the 116,516 who perished in World War I. The number of casualties was more than from the wars in Korea...
One day after AFP Virtual Lobby Week concluded, there’s movement in the House of Representatives on the IRA Legacy Act. AFP members are urged to write letters to their U.S. Representative (not U.S. Senators) on this important bill. Notice from the Ways and Means Committee today indicates that the...
As fundraisers, you’re uniquely aware of the importance of building relationships; it’s what you do day in and day out with donors, and the results are pretty spectacular. By forming a connection and communicating a shared purpose, you’re able to drive impact and affect change on behalf of your...