Last year, AFP member Danisha Bhaloo-Shivji, CFRE, manager of development and communications form Boys & Girls Clubs Big Brothers Big Sisters of Edmonton & Area, began a series of interviews we called Falling into Fundraising. Danisha interviewed women who are Black, Indigenous, or persons of color...
Throughout Black History Month 2019, AFP will be recognizing donors, volunteers and civic leaders of color who have been honored by local AFP chapters. Today we recognize the AFP Washington, D.C. Metro Area Chapter’s 2018 Outstanding Philanthropists: Mark and Brenda Moore. Including his time spent...
Yet another comprehensive study estimates that giving will fall significantly as a result of the new tax law, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, signed into law in late 2017. The new research, conducted by the American Enterprise Institute (AEI), finds that the new tax law will reduce charitable giving in...
One way to pass the time when you’re at home is, of course, watching television. I like the police procedural dramas, such as “Midsomer” (those poor people who live in that crime-ridden county), “Endeavour,” “Lewis,” and others. In many of these shows, the police headquarters has a crime board for...
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On the one-year anniversary of the horrific and senseless murder of George Floyd, we join professional fundraisers across the United States and around the world to honor his legacy. AFP’s vision, since our founding in 1960, has been to stimulate a world of generosity and positive social good through...
1:00-2:00 PM Eastern | Presenters: Kevin Schulman and Kimberly O’Donnell Eligible for 1 CFRE Education Point As a fundraising professional, most of your day is spent eliciting emotion and action from your organization’s supporters. By understanding the science behind why people give and the...
1:00-2:00 PM Eastern | Presenters: Anne Murphy, Kat McCarron, and Janelle Simms, CFRE Eligible for 1 CFRE Education Point The only certainty in fundraising is change, so how can you set your team up for success in 2025 with an ever-evolving landscape of giving? Join this panel of industry experts as...
In 2012, I threw caution to the wind and began life as a part-time development professional. My job description: Hit the ground running! This is how I did it. Step 1: Conduct a SWOT analysis. Gauge your strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. Get a clear snapshot of the status quo. Step 2...