Trust-based philanthropy challenges both funders and nonprofits to view each other as members of the same team As co-founder, program director, and lead fundraiser of a nonprofit organization, I have become fascinated by the level of trust among nonprofits, foundations, and beneficiaries. Why don’t...
How many years have you been involved in the nonprofit sector? Twenty-eight years. When did you join AFP? In 1988. How did you get involved in the nonprofit sector and fundraising? I saw a job posting in the newspaper from the American Heart Association, Iowa Affiliate. They hired me, and I worked...
Statistics Canada has released the latest data available, from 2017, about the number of donations and donors across the country by province. The information is based on data from tax filers so does not represent all giving in Canada for 2017. From its release on Feb. 8, Statistics Canada Found that...
Analysis of charitable giving during the Great Recession shows nonprofits can survive these unsettling times—and even prosper. As the wave of closures for many public gatherings gain steam—think schools, bars and restaurants shutting down—your favorite local and national nonprofits are being...
Date: October 7, 2021 Time: 2:00 - 3:00 PM EST AFP/Korn Ferry Emerging Leader Affinity Group Session - Professional Interviewing Join Korn Ferry for the latest AFP Emerging Leader Affinity Group Meeting on the topic of using professional interviewing as a tool to attain a job and investigate...
March 1st marks the beginning of a month-long celebration of women’s history in the United States and several countries around the world. It’s a time when we reflect on and honor the women who have made significant strides to help move the needle toward equality and close the equity gap. Though we...
We’re well into the fourth quarter of the year with the holidays quickly approaching, and that can only mean two things. First, you’re all incredibly busy with giving campaigns related to the holidays, GivingTuesday and the end of the year. And second, your mental wellness may be suffering. If so...
FRANÇAIS The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) Canada is calling on the federal government to create a permanent, adequately funded, dedicated secretariat for the charitable sector in Canada. Designating a secretariat in government for the charitable sector that is properly resourced...
Last week, members of the fundraising community gathered in Philadelphia for AFP LEAD, AFP’s annual leadership conference. Looking at this year’s sessions, I’m inspired by the prevalence of words like “empathy”, “inclusion”, “authentic”, “ethical”, and “belonging” in the titles. These are values...