How can the nonprofit community stay relevant and keep evolving in the ever-changing, modern world? Artificial Intelligence tools and knowledge are more accessible than ever before, and people are starting to understand this is the future. Hopping on new technologies and following the latest trends...
The Senate Special Committee on the Charitable Sector released a mammoth report on June 20 which contained 42 recommendations across 190 pages, and AFP Canada leaders have been reviewing the various ideas and beginning to identify key priorities moving forward. Catalyst for Change: A Roadmap to a...
FRANÇAIS On April 19, the federal government presented Budget 2021: A Recovery Plan for Jobs, Growth and Resilience. Among its 739 pages, the words “charities” and “charitable” appear 67 times—a significant increase from the nine references in the last budget. Is this a sign of the government’s...
AFP Member Spotlights are a recurring series of interviews with AFP 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 [email protected]. In this...
In this session spotlight, Michelle and Katie Cramer get candid about their philanthropy turn-offs — things that fundraisers (sometimes unintentionally) do that can rub corporate giving officers the wrong way. Learn how to avoid these mistakes and make the most of your corporate philanthropy...
There are a number of harmful ‘best practices’ that we have been taught and continue to perpetuate in fundraising and philanthropy. These five fallacies of fundraising are: 1. Wealth is built by the smartest and most capable people. 2. The donor is always right. 3. Donor centricity should trump...
Audrey Kintzi is the Vice President, Emerita for Advancement and the Executive Director of the M. A. in Philanthropy and Development Program at Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Ms. Kintzi has been working in the development field for over 35 years and is a certified AFP Master Trainer and holds...
I have fond memories of my grandfather serving as an usher at our local Catholic Church. He appeared so distinguished in his suit and tie as he smiled and greeted the parishioners entering the church. He took his ushering responsibilities graciously as he passed around the collection basket at each...
The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) Global is pleased to announce the appointment of three new members to its board of directors for 2026: Mary A. Paxton, MNA, CFRE, Muneeb Syed, CFRE, and Luis Francisco Pacheco Cámara. These leaders bring extensive expertise in fundraising, nonprofit...