In 2025’s charged political and social climate, nonprofit leaders face challenges that go far beyond budgets and fundraising goals. The missions we serve—whether rooted in immigration, disability rights, education, or social services—are under increased scrutiny and, in some cases, direct attack. As...
There's a worrying trend out there in philanthropy land. Too many non-profits either don’t have a case for support at all or have put a huge amount of effort and expense into creating one that, well... kinda sucks. Cases for support are critically important to non-profit fundraising, and every non...
In Kenya and Jamaica, philanthropy is about more than giving. It’s about community. If asked to name a country that was similar to Jamaica, you would probably respond with something like the Bahamas, Barbados, or another Caribbean island. But it’s highly unlikely Kenya would be the first one to come...
November 11, 2025 | 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. Eastern Dzenan Berberovic CFRE, chief philanthropy officer for Avera Health, will be presenting on the topic of Staying Grounded in the Mission During Uncertain Times. He will share some tips and wisdom from his own experiences and lead some time for discussion...
ASKING MATTERS: CHARITABLE FUNDRAISING IN CANADA INTRODUCTION Canadians value kindness. Initially, the manifestation of that kindness through charitable giving centered around self-help or mutual help organizations focusing on one’s family, ethnic group or religion. However, as Canadians’ sense of...
Successful nonprofits don’t just have talented staff, engaged boards, and other dedicated volunteers. Successful nonprofits work in a collaborative manner with each of these team members, leveraging their skills and networks for even greater impact. It’s as simple - and as complicated - as that. How...
Program Description: As fundraisers, we make decisions every day that have financial implications for our organizations and our donors. Issues such as tax deductibility, fair market value, sponsorship benefits, non-cash gifts, and expense allocations arise in nearly every fundraising technique. You...
Most #GivingTuesday Donors Giving About $100, Supporting Disaster Relief, Health and the Environment
With #GivingTuesday rapidly approaching, Classy, a San Diego, Calif.-based mobile fundraising company, conducted a survey of over 1,000 adults in the United States about how and why they support charities, according to The NonProfit Times. Giving Tuesday, often stylized as #GivingTuesday for...
PRICE $400 - AFP Members $500 - Non-members SCHEDULE August 26 7:30 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. - Registration/Check-in 8:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. - Morning 11:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. - Lunch Break 12:30 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. - Afternoon August 27 7:30 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. - Registration/Check-in 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. -...