AFP’s commitment to inclusion, diversity, equity and access extends beyond the global level, with chapters implementing their own IDEA initiatives and working to dismantle the systemic racism that has permeated many aspects of philanthropy. We recently spoke with Carlos Trejo, board member of the...
Prevalent misconceptions about the impact of operating support make fundraising hard enough. Even if your organization miraculously has all the administrative costs covered, creating enthusiasm year after year for your annual needs can be daunting. These regular stressors can cause significant...
Charitable giving in the U.S. reached an estimated $427.71 billion in 2018, according to Giving USA 2019: The Annual Report on Philanthropy for the Year 2018. Total charitable giving rose 0.7% measured in current dollars over the revised total of $424.74 billion contributed in 2017. Adjusted for...
When did you join AFP? I was a member of NSFE for years and received my CFRE in 2003. My first AFP board position was on the marketing committee for the AFP Greater Philadelphia Chapter (AFP-GPC). How did you get involved in the nonprofit sector and fundraising? I have been volunteering since early...
AFP is asking members to contact their members of Congress and urge them to speak with the United States Postal Service (USPS) about delaying a big rate increase for nonprofit mail. Nonprofit mailers face a 6 to 8.5% increase—far higher than the rate of inflation—in postal rates that is expected to...
All Member Free Webinar Eligible for 1.5 CFRE Education Points How can you reach the next level in your career and lift others around you along the way? In this 60-minute session, our panel of some of the most respected and successful female fundraisers, a senior talent acquisition director, and a...
How can you reach the next level in your career and lift others around you along the way? In this 90-minute session, our panel of some of the most respected and successful female fundraisers, a senior talent acquisition director, and a DEI expert will be diving deep into best practices in interviews...
Charities that promote teams in their events have an annual average growth of 28%, according to the latest DonorDrive State of Peer-to-Peer Fundraising 2018 Report. On average, each team raises 10 times as much as an individual participant.
FRANÇAIS So much of AFP’s work happens at the committee level. Through our Committee Chair Conversation Series, AFP keeps members informed about current issues facing the organization and the sector, and how we are responding. Today’s conversation is an important one because it involves the next...