FRANÇAIS As we are about to enter our third year of pandemic conditions, the lives of many professional fundraisers have been turned upside down alongside the charities they work for. AFP Daily reached out to AFP Canada chair Ken Mayhew and AFP Foundation for Philanthropy – Canada chair Jane...
Originally, crowdfunding was seen as the domain of individuals and amateurs. Crowdfunding platforms did not allow nonprofits to use their services, and professional fundraisers felt crowdfunding took away from the asks and campaigns they would be making directly with their donor base. All of this...
I hope you personally had a great holiday season and that your organization met (and exceeded!) its fundraising goals. In my first full year as president and CEO, my goal was to have AFP be your partner and help you change the world. Throughout 2018, we reviewed our programs, listened to your...
There is nothing more uncomfortable, more sleep-depriving, more anxiety producing, for fundraisers than unpredictability in rhythm or dollars. External shocks, in particular for startup nonprofits and smaller 501(c)(3)s, sometimes impact more than delivery of great work for donors and our...
The mission of AFP to promote effective and ethical philanthropy is inspiring, even as it challenges fundraising professionals to pursue the sometimes challenging tensions between what it means to do well (to meet our goals of raising funds to support the missions and causes of our organizations)...
More than 3,000 fundraising professionals from across the globe came together in San Diego, California, April 26-28, for AFP ICON 2026 — three energizing days of learning, dialogue, and connection at the heart of our profession. From thought‑provoking general sessions to practical takeaways shared...
The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP), the world’s leading association for individuals and organizations that supports charitable institutions, is pleased to announce that after an extensive search, it has named Mike Geiger, MBA, CPA, as its new president and chief executive officer...
After serving nearly 100 fundraising leaders through four cohorts, what’s next for the AFP Leadership Institute? In today's dynamic nonprofit sector, effective leadership is vital for organizational success. Recognizing the need to grow and develop strong fundraising leaders to address our...
(Arlington, Va.) Kay Sprinkel Grace, FAFP, author, international speaker and one of the most respected voices in the fundraising profession, has been named the 2020 Outstanding Fundraising Professional by the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP). The Outstanding Fundraising Professional...