January 24, 2022 FUNDRAISING NEWS Mike's Monday Message: Showing Our (Professional Development) Appreciation to You AFP President and CEO Mike Geiger, MBA, CPA, talks about the importance of professional development in fundraising—and shows his appreciation for members by offering a discount on AFP...
As the fundraising profession continues to evolve, it is important to help prepare future generations of professionals in our field. Here are some tips on how to engage young professionals in your chapter.
CONTACTS: Michael Nilsen, Vice President, Communications & Public Policy, AFP, (425) 241 – 4675, [email protected] David Brauer, Manager, PR & Influencer Marketing, [email protected] (Arlington, Virginia) The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP), the largest...
At AFP ICON earlier this year, I shared with attendees some troubling trends from the 2022 Q4 AFP Foundation for Philanthropy Fundraising Effectiveness Project (FEP) Report — the total number of donors once again declined, as it had for 5 out of the last 7 quarters, and for the first time in the...
The Fundraising Effectivness Project (FEP) is an important part of the AFP US Foundation for Philanthropy and provides unbiased research for our sector. Throughout much of 2021 and 2022, FEP reports showed that our number of donors was on the decline, but total dollars donated was still holding...
As we kick off the new year, you’re probably looking at last year’s campaigns. Did you meet your fundraising goals? How did your organization compare to the industry as a whole? The year 2023 was concerning for many in the fundraising field as we were inundated with headlines focused on the negative...
1:00-2:00 PM Eastern | Presenter: Michael J. Buckley, CFRE Eligible for 1 CFRE Education Point 10 Musts for a Successful Capital Campaign will cover the foundational “must-haves” that drive successful capital\major gifts campaigns, from developing a compelling case for support and securing lead...
Uncertainty isn’t new to our profession. Like many of you who have been in the nonprofit sector for some time, during my nearly 24 years as CEO of the BBB Wise Giving Alliance, I’ve navigated some of the most challenging moments in recent history: the aftermath of 9/11, the Great Recession, the...
ENGLISH La pandémie a mis en lumière les plus vulnérables de la société – et l’apport important des professionnels en collecte de fonds pour leur venir en aide. Nous savons depuis longtemps que les professionnels en philanthropie jouent un rôle crucial pour répondre aux besoins dans nos...