Please call me by my true names, so I can wake up, and so the door of my heart can be left open, the door of compassion. —Excerpt from the poem “Please Call Me By My True Names” by Thich Nhat Hanh In folklore, mythology, and fantasy literature, the concept of the “true name” is a relatively common...
Office Culture and Well-Being: What Now? Tactical Actions to Take After The Pandemic Steals Your Job
In April 2020, about one month into the pandemic, unemployment for women rose 2 percentage points above that for men, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. In September 2020, when children returned to school, 80% of those who left the workforce were women, and in December, women...
DESTINATAIRES : Membres de l’AFP au Canada EXPÉDITEUR : Scott Decksheimer, CFRE, président du Comité des candidatures aux postes d’administrateurs Le Comité des candidatures aux postes d’administrateurs de l’Association des professionnels en philanthropie du Canada (AFP Canada) a mené un long...
ENGLISH DESTINATAIRES : Membres de l’AFP du Canada EXPÉDITEUR : Scott Decksheimer, CFRE, président du Comité des candidatures aux postes d’administrateurs d’AFP Canada Le Comité des candidatures aux postes d’administrateurs de l’Association des professionnels en philanthropie du Canada (AFP Canada)...
Charities are founded on the principle of doing good. There are a myriad of causes, missions, and organizations, but underlying them all is a simple concept: that the work charities do will result in positive public benefit. The world is never going to be perfect, but it can be a better place...
Developing leaders is an ongoing necessity for a thriving industry. This time-old tradition of training the next generation to become organizational leaders is not new. However, the fundraising sector is at a critical junction of developing young and emerging professionals to meet the needs of the...
1:00-2:00 PM Eastern | Presenter: Lisa Stueckemann, MNA, CFRE Eligible for 1 CFRE Education Point Micro Events are the newest best practice in fundraising. Learn how these bite-size events can make a big impact on your bottom line. Presenter: Lisa Stueckemann, MNA, CFRE, has invested over 15 years...
August 14, 2025 | 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. As we reach the halfway point of the year, it is time to unveil Giving USA’s 2025 Annual Report on Philanthropy! This 45 minute virtual discussion will offer expert analysis by Senior Directors at CCS Fundraising, Eva Kirkman and Ebony Robinson, of the latest...
The AFP CFRE Refresher Course asks participants to apply fundraising theory, skills, and techniques within the six knowledge domains of the field, based on three or more years of professional experience in fundraising. This course is a combination of a high-level review, self-exploration of...