Over the last year, fundraising—and the world in general—has had to have hard conversations about race, equity and equality, and what that looks like moving forward for the profession. The July 2021 issue of Advancing Philanthropy explores equity in fundraising and development, and the key elements...

The Future of Fundraising As we start the new year with new goals, revised plans, and renewed energy for our work, there are also questions about the future of fundraising, especially as we continue to battle a global health pandemic. The January 2022 issue of Advancing Philanthropy explores some of...

Leading With Intention There’s no one-size-fits-all approach to being a leader, but there are some tried-and-true principles that will help you lead genuinely and intentionally. The October 2021 issue of Advancing Philanthropy explores some of the core elements of being a good leader and the things...

Ethics and IDEA are, at their core, all about the same thing: creating better workspaces and environments so that everyone-fundraiser, donor, board member, volunteer, nonprofit staff-feels safe, comfortable and confident when engaging in fundraising and philanthropy. And with fundraisers playing...

The Communications Issue What is fundraising at its core? Communications, in all of its wildly different and diverse forms. The ability to communicate, and then connect with and inspire, is what makes a fundraiser successful. The July issue of Advancing Philanthropy explores fundraising...

The donor-fundraiser relationship is dynamic—and necessary to fulfill your missions—and there isn’t a better time than now to re-evaluate, and possibly revise, your donor outreach and management strategies and policies. The April 2021 issue of Advancing Philanthropy explores relationships through a...

Tackling Ethics Questions and the Future of Our Community How do you live ethics out loud? As members of the Association of Fundraising Professionals, we all sign the AFP Code of Ethical Standards each year, affirming our dedication to fundraising ethically. In this issue of Advancing Philanthropy...

There are many ways for fundraisers to succeed within the profession, but one of the most important is through community. This has been evident as we navigate through 2020, an unprecedented year that has been filled with unthinkable challenges. The October 2020 issue of Advancing Philanthropy...

Innovate ... Or Not When is a good time to innovate and should you innovate at all? From digital fundraising to donor-advised funds, there are many things to consider as we think about how we fundraise and improve processes. The April 2020 issue of Advancing Philanthropy explores how to innovate and...