English AFP Global est une organisation basée sur le bénévolat qui représente 26 000 membres répartis dans plus de 180 sections dans le monde. Chaque section est dotée d’un conseil d’administration et de comités bénévoles, tout comme AFP Canada et la Fondation canadienne pour la philanthropie de l...
The fundraising profession does not exist in a vacuum. We work in the now, the current, and the day-to-day, creating impact even as we deal with the emotions, challenges and opportunities that come from our constant, 24/7 culture and increasingly interconnected world. Many times, this dynamic leads...
Imagine: you have a donor with mega-capacity who’s been giving modestly over several years. Your prior personal outreach hasn’t yielded anything substantial, but they pick up the phone when you contact them for a routine qualification call. Through that one conversation, you learn that your...
Ask Me Anything – Virtual Professional Development Sessions Greater Vancouver Chapter As we all know, the global pandemic unfolded in March last year and in-person professional development events were cancelled. Amidst the prevalent uncertainty of not knowing when we would gather again, the AFP...
AFP ICON 2022 was a rousing success in so many ways. It was incredible to see so many of you from across North America and around the world joining us in Las Vegas, May 2 – 4. I’ve heard so many positive comments about what people learned; how inspired you are to get back to your organization and...
Well everyone, this is it! The year-end giving season is the busiest time of the year for most of us. You've been planning for months, your campaigns are set, and if you haven't launched yet, I know your finger is hovering over the metaphorical big, red button. But I'm not here to reinforce how...
Thanksgiving and the end of the calendar year provide perfect opportunities to again thank our donors for their support. During the holiday season, when we are eager to get donations in the door, we often forget that stewardship is an ongoing process. Immediate expressions of gratitude to donors are...
February 8, 2024 | 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. Starting a new job can be exciting! It can also be overwhelming. Join MiVida Burrus, Senior Director of Development at the Avalon Healing Center, as she discusses the steps you can take to set yourself up for success from the beginning. In this session, you will...
Founded in 1986, the AFP Montana Chapter serves fundraising professionals across the entire state of Montana and welcomes colleagues from neighboring Wyoming. While administratively based in Billings, our board and committee leadership spans the state, including Billings, Bozeman, Missoula, and...