In this micro-learning video, sponsored by Fundraising Academy at National University, Jarrett Ransom, MBA shares some strategies for re-engaging lapsed donors. These include determining what motivated them to give in the first place, thanking them for their past support, and showcasing your...
The latest Giving USA report on charitable giving reminds me of two people from the upper Midwest who take a winter vacation to San Diego. During their first day in southern California, the day is partly sunny, with a temperature of 78 degrees. The first person proclaims gratitude for a warm...
Here’s what you need to know about AFP ICON, April 7–9, in Toronto It’s the cornerstone of AFP. That’s how Kendall Joyner, AFP’s vice president of professional development, describes AFP ICON, our sector’s and AFP’s annual signature event. “As the world’s largest fundraising conference, it’s an...
This is the second in a two-part series on memorial gifts. April’s article focused on self-care for fundraisers working with memorial gifts. Are you having meaningful experiences with grieving families and donors who are establishing memorial gifts? This past December, my father passed away. My...
There is a short scene in the movie Lost in Translation, where Bill Murray portrays a weary and aging celebrity. He’s invited to promote a liquor distributor in Japan and finds himself in a room of copywriters, cameras, producers, art directors, and the like. He musters up enough gumption, building...
The Accountable Nonprofit Organization is a statement of principles to guide charities. It outlines the operations and procedures a nonprofit undertakes to show it is accountable to donors, the people it serves, and the general public.
Conner Hampton is a dynamic national keynote speaker, business leader, and seasoned expert with an extensive background in collegiate coaching, non-profit leadership, fundraising, and consulting. Known for his ability to inspire and simplify complex concepts, Conner's career is defined by his rapid...
FRANÇAIS In addition to being president and CEO of Stephen Thomas Ltd, Paula Attfield is a longtime member of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP). She has chaired the AFP Greater Toronto Chapter's Fundraising Congress, served on the Chapter Board of Directors as VP Marketing and...
Leadership, management, marketing, communication, change theory: A vast number of professional disciplines inform and shape the way we do our work as fundraising professionals. Regardless of role or responsibility, leaders specialize in change! We work with donors who envision changing their corner...