Grounded in Authenticity AFP Member Spotlights are a recurring series of interviews with AFP Global members, highlighting the unique individuals and career paths that exist within the fundraising profession. If you know an inspiring fundraising professional who deserves to be featured, please email...
This week, executive vice president - AFP Foundations for Philanthropy, Lori Gusdorf, CAE, takes over Mike's message to share the role the AFP Foundations play in leadership development and how your investment helps with the development and implementation of high-quality programming. First, thank...
Above: It’s always sunny at Ohio State. All photos by The Ohio State University. On any given day, a development officer from The Ohio State University (OSU) might be talking with current university students about careers in advancement while another brainstorms ideas with a colleague from a nearby...
The Legal Aid Society presents a case study on how to craft the right messages that will speak directly to and engage the hearts of your donors. If you can’t express how you feel about your organization, then how can you expect your donors and supporters to connect with your mission? The Legal Aid...
Reflections from AFP ICON on culturally conscious fundraising, Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month, and the role of culture in defining philanthropy Asian Pacific Islander (API) Heritage Month in May invites reflection on the histories, traditions, and values that shape how many communities...
May 19, 2026 | 3:00 p.m. Eastern The "Best of ARNOVA" webinar, featuring research from the Association for Research on Nonprofit Organizations and Voluntary Action (ARNOVA), showcases three outstanding fundraising research projects selected by members of the AFP Foundation for Philanthropy Research...
The majority of nonprofit employees are both satisfied in their current roles at their organizations and aligned with leadership in their vision for the future, a new report from online fundraising software firm Classy reveals.
How many years have you worked in the profession? I’ve worked in fundraising for 12 years. Tell me about your current job and what do you love about it. I am development director for a Catholic organization in Mexico. I love my work. I love it because it feels like a voluntary apostolate, but I get...
“We all should know that diversity makes for a rich tapestry, and we must understand that all the threads are equal in value no matter what their color.” - Dr. Maya Angelou The Alford Group celebrates Diversity year-round and believes that diversity as a value in practice and principle should be...