Meet Bryan Stevenson. Bryan graces our cover and we are thrilled to report that he will be the closing keynote speaker at AFP’s International Fundraising Conference in New Orleans, April 15–17. Founded and led by Stevenson, the Equal Justice Initiative (EJI) is committed to ending mass incarceration...
At the AFP Women’s Impact Summit, Oct. 5 – 6, in Phoenix, Ariz., Alexis Kanda-Olmstead will be giving a critical presentation on “Gender Works: Closing the Gender Gap Together.” AFP caught up with Alexis and talked about what the gender gap really means—it’s more than just salaries and leadership...
How to elevate the perspective of fundraisers as leaders The best fundraisers are leaders in the truest sense. Their leadership does not come from a position of power, however. It comes from a value proposition that their missions matter and merit investment. The Concept of Leadership Position: the...
The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP), the largest community of professional fundraisers in the world, has awarded its highest professional certification, the Advanced Certified Fundraising Executive (ACFRE), to Helen S. Walsh of Port Hope, Ontario.
FRANÇAIS The AFP Canada South Chapter was incorporated in 2001 and serves the area of Chatham-Kent, Sarnia-Lambton, and Windsor-Essex in southwestern Ontario. For this chapter spotlight, we asked them to share the highlights from their new 21-Day Equity Challenge, a program designed to educate...
When we stepped into our respective roles as incoming CEO and newly elected board chair this year, we did so at a time of significant global and sector-wide uncertainty. Throughout 2025, nonprofits faced a rapidly changing landscape—economic volatility, shifting government policies, and evolving...
One approach: Share the joys of success Even as a one-person development shop for a small international nonprofit, Carrie Jordan was never alone. With a compact staff, she yielded unprecedented results by forging internal and external partnerships and building a culture of philanthropy. “We all had...
AFP talks with Young Professional, Kayleigh Stampfler, CFRE.
After seven and a half years here at AFP, tomorrow, I pass the torch. Though I will be attending AFP ICON and will be accessible throughout the month of April, to ensure a smooth transition, April 1 is H. Art Taylor’s first official day as CEO of AFP. That makes this my last Mike’s Monday Message –...