The focus of philanthropy must be relationship-building that is customized to the needs and desires of each individual donor. Individuals have different motivations for and patterns of giving. The more you know about potential donors’ motives and how they like to give, the better positioned you are...
Pamela Perkins Dwyer, MA, CFRM, is the major gifts officer at the Los Angeles Master Chorale. She serves on the AFP U.S. Foundation Board of Directors and is a member of the AFP Santa Barbara/Ventura Chapter. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Howard University and a master’s degree from Boston...
Above: Illustration Credit Brian Jensen/Illustration Source “We had a very successful year!” This is an often-heard refrain, but what does it really mean? Could it refer to record-breaking fundraising, the completion of a new building or unprecedented, glowing media coverage? Or perhaps your...
ENGLISH L’honorable Karina Gould, C.P., députée Présidente du Comité permanent des finances Chambre des communes 131, rue Queen, 6e étage Ottawa (Ontario) K1A 0A6 Mémoire prébudgétaire d’AFP Canada – Budget de 2026 Madame la Présidente, Mesdames et Messieurs les membres du Comité permanent des...
In January 2019, I wrote an op-ed for the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) on my personal experience of sexual harassment as a nonprofit employee. 1 I was inspired by my experience at the 2018 AFP Toronto Congress, where members spoke out about the need for protecting fundraisers against...
After Thanksgiving, Americans turn their attention to shopping with Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday as well as holidays such as Hanukkah and Christmas. However, this is also the time for giving. How do donors make decisions about their giving? For the majority of Americans...
We’ve all heard the term “Inclusive Philanthropy," but do you know how to actualize and practice it? In this interactive session, two industry experts will help cultivate an understanding of why this practice is important and provide tools and techniques that can be leveraged today to achieve impact...
October 10, 2024 | 8:30 - 10:00 a.m. Burnout is a very real challenge to the philanthropy world. Learning to become an Authentic Leader lets you bring your whole self to your work and grow your team in a healthy and sustainable way. Please join us on October 10th for this in-person Advanced...
December 3, 2025 | 8:30 - 10:30 a.m. Good coffee, great company, and a generous dose of inspiration. Join us for “Breakfast with a Philanthropist,” where we’ll hear stories of giving, connection, and community impact. Hear firsthand how local philanthropy is shaping brighter futures across...