Above Photo Credit: Markus Spiske Have you ever been speechless when a donor says something offensive? Have you been in situations where you look and feel like an outsider? Have you advocated for ‘mission drift’ to secure a donation? Have you felt powerless in meetings with senior leadership? We all...
Kevin is an experienced fundraiser with a strong background in healthcare philanthropy and medical research fundraising. He is currently a Development Officer with the University of British Columbia's Faculty of Medicine. With a proven track record in major gifts, annual giving, campaign management...
Rasheeda Childress is the senior editor for fundraising at the Chronicle of Philanthropy, where she guides coverage of the field. She spends her time delving into everything from best fundraising practices to how nonprofits are using A.I. in their work. Childress is a longtime journalist who has...
Rasheeda Childress is the senior editor for fundraising at the Chronicle of Philanthropy, where she guides coverage of the field. She spends her time delving into everything from best fundraising practices to how nonprofits are using A.I. in their work. Childress is a longtime journalist who has...
Above: Illustration Credit Doug Ross/Illustration Source Not all fundraisers are alike, and the same is certainly true for donors. However, do various donors show similar characteristics, and what motivates these different individuals in their philanthropy? The 2015 AFP What Canadian Donors Want...
FRANÇAIS When the pandemic upended our lives as we knew them, there was much uncertainty as to what would happen when things ‘got back to normal’ – ‘back to normal’ being a relative term as we continue to remain humbled by events out of our control. But post-pandemic trends did begin to emerge in...
AFP Member Spotlights are a recurring series of interviews with AFP members, highlighting the unique individuals and career paths that exist within the fundraising profession. If you know an inspiring fundraising professional who deserves to be featured, please email [email protected]. In this...
From November 19-21, 2018, join over 1,000 non-profit professionals in attending Congress where you can hone your skills, exchange ideas, harness new technologies and build your network to ensure you’re at the forefront of philanthropy. Date: November 19-21, 2018 Location: Metro Toronto Convention...
The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) East Texas Chapter was founded in January 2008. AFP East Texas Chapter works to advance philanthropy and foster ethical and effective fundraising. The chapter usually meets on the first Wednesday of every month from 11:30 AM until 1:00 PM in Tyler...