FRANÇAIS Close to 20% of the population of Manitoba is represented by Indigenous people. It is no surprise, then, that the AFP Manitoba Chapter has made learning of Indigenous perspectives on philanthropy a priority. “The Manitoba Chapter is one of 39 signatories to the Winnipeg Indigenous Accord, a...
Above Photo Credit: freestocks Gift officers often work so hard to cultivate and solicit a gift that once the gift is received, they celebrate and move on, feeling they have reached the finish line. While it is certainly acceptable to brag a little bit around the office and maybe even high-five a...
FP-GLAC on August 11, 2020 for this special virtual event presented by the IDEA Council. Unconscious Bias in Fundraising - The Journey Continues Every person growing up develops unconscious biases which affect the way we perceive other people. Racism is a primary example of such a bias. Whether...
Does this sound like you? You have a team that needs your input, support and leadership, you have ambitious fundraising goals you need to meet AND you have to hire new staff. You're always on-the-go and let’s face it; you aren’t in HR. So How do you ensure that you hire the right people and set them...
Ben Mohler is the chief executive and principal consultant of GivingThree. He is a long-time Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) and earned the Advanced Certified Fundraising Executive (ACFRE) in 2015. He received a master’s degree in philanthropy and development from St. Mary’s University of...
1:00-2:00 PM Eastern | Presenter: Jack Alotto, MA, CFRE Eligible for 1 CFRE Education Point Every fundraiser needs a professional development plan (PDP), your personal roadmap for advancing your fundraising career. Your PDP will guide your growth in key areas such as Prospecting, Relationship...
September 25, 2025 | 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. What if one small shift could unlock donor meetings that are more energized, authentic, and effective? In this interactive session, Rebecca Kovrlija reveals how mastering real-time communication — not memorized scripts or rigid talking points — can...
We are now officially less than two weeks away from the start of AFP ICON 2024 in Toronto! There’s so much to look forward to at this event, so I wanted to highlight some of the key elements you won’t want to miss. (And if you haven’t registered yet, it’s not too late to join us!) Keynote...
FRANÇAIS The General Social Survey - Giving, Volunteering and Participating ( GSS-GVP) is a treasure trove of information that can help fundraisers in their day-to-day work say the leaders of Imagine Canada, Volunteer Canada and the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) Canada. Conducted by...