From engaging major donors to writing compelling cases for support, your fundraising staff needs specialized skills to bring in vital revenue. While the right fundraising technology and strategies can get your nonprofit closer to its goals, ultimately, your staff is your most valuable funding...
Monday, June 12, 2023 | 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Join us for a half day of education and networking with local fundraising professionals. Check back here for more details.
There are many reasons to celebrate LGBTQ+ people this Pride Month—and every month. We’re fabulous! As AFP members I think we can all especially celebrate – and potentially even harness – the LGBTQ+ community’s likelihood to be more philanthropic. I certainly consider fabulous and philanthropic to...
How to take a step back and ensure that your career and ideals are in alignment. Ready or not, it’s a new year and it’s time to get busy. Between the end of year wrap-up activities, finalizing the 2020 fundraising plan, and showing lots of love to those year-end donors, it doesn’t take long for our...
Above: Illustration Credit stevegraham/Getty Images How to get the best from a consulting relationship Once, after a long day of meetings and activities, a small group of co-workers and two board members turned their conversation from the ambitious project goal that would be announced soon to what...
Earlier this year, Kay Sprinkel Grace, FAFP, was named the 2020 Outstanding Fundraising Professional—the highest honor that AFP bestows upon members. The award recognizes effective, creative leaders who practice and promote ethical fundraising. A consultant, author, international speaker, and one of...
Gene Scanlan spent over 40 years in the nonprofit sector, including 25 years as a development and management consultant. He has taught graduate courses, led seminars and presentations, and authored over 20 articles and two books.
1:00-2:00 PM Eastern | Presenter: Laura Fredricks, J.D. Eligible for 1 CFRE Education Point November is always crunch time to make sure that you have the systems in place, with the right communications and outreach so that you can close all the gifts your worked so hard to put in place by that...
October 24-25, 2024 | 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. AFP Orange County is pleased to present the CFRE Refresher Course. Topics and Faculty include: Current and Prospective Donor Research / Securing the Gift - Chanda Parrett, CFRE, President, Chanda Parrett Consulting Relationship Building / Volunteer...