What is a PAC? A PAC is a vehicle through which associations and other types of nonprofits can support federal candidates who agree with their positions on critical issues. Through a PAC, an association can contribute funds to the campaign committees of federal candidates. Without a PAC...
Above Photo Credit: Freddy Castro With its mission to “Improve well-being and promote independence throughout life’s stages with quality and compassion,” Meritan provides health and social services in four southern states (Tennessee, Mississippi, Georgia, and Arkansas). As the director of...
Canada’s UHN Foundation shares these three key lessons from its CRM implementation journey. One of the most challenging and impactful decisions any charity can make is implementing a new or significantly upgraded customer relationship management system. Making this decision is akin to opening...
We read from various statistics that now is a challenging time to be a fundraiser. Organizations routinely lose 70 percent of their newly acquired donors between their first and second donation, and then 30 percent year on year thereafter. Donor lifetimes are contracting, and for most organizations...
The AFP FL, Volusia/Flagler chapter was founded in March, 2012. The chapter is comprised of professionals from dozens of Volusia-Flagler’s largest nonprofits, educational institutions, foundations, and other, allied professionals that support philanthropy in our community as well as nurturing...
Reported as of June 5, 2026 The IMPACT Circle is a program of the AFP Foundation for Philanthropy to demonstrate visionary leadership and a commitment to build the capacity of philanthropy through ethical and effective fundraising. Membership in the IMPACT Circle requires a minimum three-year...
The recent social justice protests have reinvigorated the conversation around diversity, equity and inclusion. It has called attention to ugly truths within the fundraising and philanthropy sectors: Black, Indigenous and people of color are underrepresented, boards and leadership teams don’t reflect...
FRANÇAIS Support From Three Organizations Makes Innovative Tool Available to Canadian Charities The Fundraising Effectiveness Project (FEP), which tracks growth and losses in charitable giving in the United States and provides tools and templates for charities to improve their fundraising numbers...
September 2019 AFP members are always accepting new challenges and exciting career opportunities, as well as receiving accolades for their commitment to service. Here are recent job announcements, promotions and recognitions. Pamela Becker, CFRE has been named executive director of the Foundation...