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As previous generations retire, it is becoming increasingly important for nonprofit professionals to develop the skills needed to effectively fill open leadership positions. AFP offers fundraisers leadership training and resources that cover important topics such as authentic communication, strategic planning, work-life balance, change management, active listening, and employee retention and recruitment practices.
All of AFP’s leadership skill-building also includes a focus on inclusion, diversity, equity, and access, as well as ethics and accountability, as these are essential for effective leadership.
In this micro-learning video, sponsored by Fundraising Academy at National University, Jack Alotto, MA, CFRE shares strategies for how to engage your board members in donor prospecting. These include asking your board for introductions to contacts, having your board members attend donor meetings...
FRANÇAIS The upcoming federal election, poised to take place on or before October 20, 2025, provides a unique opportunity for AFP leaders and members to raise the profile of our sector and to be heard by those wishing to represent us. Because of the revenue driven by fundraisers in Canada, and the...
Calling all emerging leaders and young professionals. Join us online for this exciting half-day conference geared toward helping you develop your fundraising skillset and advance your career. We’ll cover topics such as legacy giving, diversifying your grant writing, tech innovations in fundraising...
In this micro-learning video, executive career coach Kimberly Arrindell, MBA, shares a preview of her AFP LEAD session, Future-Proof Your Career: A Tactical Planning Workshop. We talk about how to decide whether to stay or leave your current organization and the steps you can take to prepare, once...
The ability to build and maintain strong relationships is crucial for the sustainability and impact of nonprofit organizations. Leadership plays a crucial role in developing and fostering these relationships. Securing ongoing support and cultivating trust and credibility goes beyond charisma...
In this micro-learning video, Chrissey Nguyen Klockner and Jonathan Meagher-Zayas, CFRE, MSW, MPA, CDP give us a preview of their AFP LEAD session, Why Your Board is Not Diverse and How to Recruit in Equitable Ways. They share how individual and organizational change can influence the board...
All Member Free Webinar Eligible for 1 CFRE Education Point Join seasoned development leaders for a panel discussion, moderated by Korn Ferry Advance, on how to lead with empathy. This discussion will revolve around what happens when empathy is present or absent from a leadership style and hear how...
Strategic Planning is Leveling Up In nonprofit management, strategic planning has long been seen as the compass guiding organizations towards their goals. With effective, thoughtful strategic planning, organizations can increase their fundraising dollars, expand their community impact and make a...
In this micro-learning video, Mridu Parikh shares a preview of her AFP LEAD session, Key Habits Of Highly Successful People: 3 Insider Secrets To Take Charge Of Your Day. We discuss tactics for adding focus to your morning, planning your meeting schedule more intentionally, and prioritizing the...
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