A historical listing of previous AFP award honorees.
AFP is pleased to provide materials on "Leadership, Governance and Giving" for use in developing chapter programs on these topics.
History: Established more than 20 years ago, the Rhode Island Chapter currently serves more than 220 members. The organization supports its mission of advancing philanthropy through its committees, which include membership, diversity, scholarship, mentoring, Goddard scholarship, education, First...
Birgit Smith Burton is a passionate advocate for equity in philanthropy and the founder and CEO of the African American Development Officers (AADO) Network. She launched AADO in 1999, creating a space where fundraisers of color could access mentorship, education, career support, and a vibrant...
Michael J. Rosen, a past recipient of the AFP-Skystone Prize for Research in Fundraising and Philanthropy, is President of the fundraising consulting firm ML Innovations. He is also publisher of the nonprofit blog Michael Rosen Says… ( MichaelRosenSays.wordpress.com). He can be reached at mrosen...
Currently serves as Senior Advisor, Principal Gifts and Inclusive Philanthropy, Southeast Region for ALSAC/ St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Christopher enjoys connecting individuals with causes they are enthusiastic about. He is a seasoned fundraising advisor with over 20 years of experience...
AFP Minnesota can help you become and remain a truly extraordinary fundraising professional. As one of 241 chapters throughout the world, representing 33,000 members, we advance philanthropy through advocacy, research, education and certification programs. In addition to helping you increase skills...
It’s a powerful tool for creating genuine connections with donors Storytelling is a tried-and-true way to raise money. When raising money to better the lives of a marginalized community of people, we often rely on writers to find compelling, heartfelt stories of the trials, tribulations, and...
Five signs your fundraising system is leaning on your people instead of carrying its weight, and what to do about it. A development director I know can tell you, off the top of their head, the giving history of every major donor on their caseload. They know whose pet just passed, who just got...