AFP chats with Tom Ahern, of Ahern Communications, about his recent webinar on fundraising fallacies, along with ways to deliver happiness to our customers: donors!
Running a nonprofit organization is a tall task. Many small to medium size nonprofits struggle with insufficient resources (human and capital) to fully execute their missions. Nonprofit leaders frequently have something on their plate, juggling multiple priorities and stakeholders. It doesn’t matter...
Hey Wayne, I am relatively new to fundraising and the only fundraiser in a small shop. I’m working on a thank-you policy for our new and returning donors. Any suggestions on the best way to do it? - Amber in California
When I transitioned from the corporate world to the nonprofit world, I did not see a lot of people who looked like me. However, I worked for an organization that welcomed me with open arms. The executive director took a chance on me when I received my first fundraising position. He told me with my...
If you are my age, you remember exactly where you were when John F. Kennedy was shot. You also remember the space shuttle Challenger explosion and, of course, 9/11. A less publicized, but equally horrific event happened on Saturday, February 23, 1991. I remember exactly where I was because it...
Adrian Sargeant is Professor of Fundraising and Co-Director of the Institute for Sustainable Philanthropy. He was formerly the first Hartsook Chair in Fundraising at the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy at Indiana University. Adrian designed the UK’s system of professional education for...
Kimberly O’Donnell, CFRE, ACC is Vice President of Coaching and Chief Fundraising Officer at Bonterra, where she leads fundraising and CSR coaching programs supporting thousands of nonprofits and corporations. A thought leader at the intersection of philanthropy, technology, and coaching, Kimberly...
Belonging is a leading indicator, and it is measurable. By using this practical, evidence-based approach grounded in positive psychology, you can ensure donors feel known, included, and essential to your mission. Fundraisers work at the intersection of generosity and strategy. When revenue declines...
AFP Complimentary Webinar (Sponsored): The Case for Crypto: What We Can Learn from Challenging Times
1:00-2:00 PM Eastern | Presenter: Alex Wilson Eligible for 1 CFRE Education Point In recent years, crypto philanthropy has seemed fresh, exciting, and full of potential, generating hundreds of millions of dollars for nonprofits. But have the crypto market’s downturn and industry shakeups changed...