One question that has been asked repeatedly in the last few months is, “Should we start a legacy program right now, or should we be asking for legacy gifts?” The answer is always the same: a resounding YES! We must be more sensitive and careful with our messaging, but one thing has not wavered, and...
September 14, 2016 by Rebecca H. Davis, Ph.D., CFRE Over the past several weeks, people who wanted to present at the Association of Fundraising Professionals’ (AFP) International Fundraising Conference (ICON) have received word about their proposals. A few years ago, I submitted a proposal to...
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...
ENGLISH Nous sommes ravis que les membres canadiens de l’AFP aient soutenu massivement le conseil d’administration d’AFP Canada que nous leur proposions pour 2023. Félicitations aux dirigeants suivants : Jennifer Johnstone – Présidente Présidente et directrice générale Central City Foundation...
Dr. Angela Seaworth has 25+ years of experience in the nonprofit sector as a professional fundraiser, professor, and running her consulting firm. She developed fundraising, governance, and strategy as areas of functional expertise and has devoted her career to advancing the field through nonprofit...
Lety Martinez is Vice President of Philanthropy at the International Community Foundation, where she leads fundraising, communications, and donor engagement, strengthening cross-border philanthropy and supporting Mexican nonprofits. With over 12 years of experience, she has held leadership roles...
Andy Carey is the Executive Director of the U.S.-Mexico Border Philanthropy Partnership (BPP), serving a network of more than 420 organizations that builds prosperity through leadership, collaboration, and philanthropy in the Border region. Andy is an Adjunct Faculty member at the University of San...
Brittany Hotaling, MA, CFRE, is a fundraising strategist, educator, and pracademic with more than a decade of nonprofit leadership experience. She serves as faculty with The Fund Raising School and is a graduate of the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy. Her work focuses on rural inclusion...
An important and often overlooked driver of fundraising success is the relationship between the CEO and the Director of Development. When aligned, organizations raise more money, engage boards effectively, and build stronger relationships. When it isn’t, even the most skilled fundraisers face...