September 9, 2025 | 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Eastern In this Emerging Leader Virtual Book Club event we will be discussing For a Good Cause: A Practical Guide to Giving Joyfully by Diane Lebson, CFRE. You can purchase the book through Amazon. Author: Diane Lebson, CFRE - CEO and Co-Founder, Evergreen...
As we approach end of year, a critical fundraising period for all nonprofits, it’s important to make sure systems are in place to get the most of the giving season. In this session, we’ll walk through practical ways to set up your fundraising tools, from your data to your giving page and back, to...
FRANÇAIS The AFP Foundation for Philanthropy – Canada is pleased to offer a complimentary webinar on “Exploring the Value of Integrating Texting into Your Fundraising Strategy” on Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. eastern. Join us for an informative webinar where we'll explore the power of...
When I was invited to guest-write Mike’s Monday Message for Hispanic Heritage Month, I nearly declined. Why? Because adequately representing our collective Latinidad carries weight. After reflecting on the importance of representation, however, my message's focus became clear. I'm using this...
Above Photo Credit: Bret Kavanaugh Soliciting from donors who experience cognitive impairments like dementia is clearly unethical, creates legal problems, and damages the reputation of professional fundraisers and the institutions they represent. No institution wants a headline like this,...
Con artists prey on nonprofits, too. This case study demonstrates why fundraisers must be alert to this type of exploitation. We all know we have to be on the alert for scams these days. According to the Federal Trade Commission, in 2023 alone, $10 billion was lost to scammers. And it’s not just...
Fundraisers are the beacons of light and hope that illuminate the path to the good work needed in the world today. Philanthropists are those journeying along that path, arm-in-arm with fundraisers, battling inequity and the issues facing our society. Women and women of color are powerful forces in...
Award-winning journalist, producer and philanthropist Soledad O’Brien, along with activist, author and motivational speaker Spencer West, will be the keynote speakers at the Association of Fundraising Professionals’ (AFP) ICON 2019, the largest gathering of charitable fundraisers in the world, in...
Do you remember playing The Game of Life? You’d roll the dice, move along the board, and come to a crossroads. You’d have to make choices: Do you choose a career or college? Risk or safety? A city house or a country house? Marriage? Professional development for fundraisers is much like that Game of...