Fundraising Career Development Resources & Professional Growth Tools
Grow Your Fundraising Career At Every Stage
Whether you're just entering the fundraising profession, navigating a career transition, or stepping into a senior leadership role, AFP has resources to help you move forward with clarity and confidence. From skill-building and professional credentialing to job searching and salary negotiation, AFP supports fundraising professionals at every stage of their career journey.
Explore practical guidance on career planning, resume development, interview preparation, and compensation benchmarking. AFP's career resources also cover the skills that make fundraisers more competitive in today's job market — from leadership and communication to data literacy and donor stewardship.
Looking for your next role? AFP's Career Center posts new fundraising jobs daily, with every listing required to include a salary range — so you can search with full transparency. And AFP360°, AFP's online career development tool, offers personalized resume analysis, interview prep, and career-building guidance to help you put your best foot forward.
In this AFP ICON Executive Coaching Spotlight, Kimberly Arrindell, MBA shares how she helps fundraisers identify what they want to define, discover, change, or challenge about their career and the specific steps they can take to get there. Register for an executive coaching session at AFP ICON...
In this AFP ICON Executive Coaching Session Spotlight, Nancy Racette shares how she helps clients, both established career professionals and new fundraisers, recognize who they are, what they're best at, and how they can bring their best selves to work. Register for an executive coaching session at...
In this AFP ICON Executive Coaching Session Spotlight, Olu Burrell shares the important role that storytelling plays in his coaching style and how he can help AFP attendees identify the next step in the story of their career journey. Register for an executive coaching session at AFP ICON during the...
In this AFP ICON Executive Coaching Spotlight, Jenny Mitchell, one of this year's 4 executive coaches, shares her approach to leadership, the skill-development areas she specializes in, and the benefits of participating in executive coaching. Register for an executive coaching session at AFP ICON...
Many people experience imposter syndrome at some point in their professional lives; however, BIPOC fundraisers may experience it differently and for longer periods This article is part of an ongoing series on self-care and mental health support for BIPOC fundraisers. Most people experience thoughts...
For more happiness at work, get clear on your values In 2017, I realized I needed to break up with my dream job. After nine years working toward a mission that was near and dear to my heart, I found myself feeling frustrated, disconnected, tired, and unhealthy. My joy for my work was nonexistent, my...
In this mentorship spotlight, we follow up with Chloe and Devan, two participants in the AFP/Alford Group Women's Impact Initiative Mentorship Program. At the beginning of the program, we talked to them about their goals and what it was like being paired with one another. Now, we check in to see if...
All Member Free Webinar Eligible for 1 CFRE Education Point Being indispensable is all about finding a place and a role where you can shine. In this webinar, join AFP leaders and career experts from Korn Ferry to find out how to position yourself as a ‘go to’ person’ in your role without sacrificing...
In today’s fast-paced and competitive business landscape, effective leadership has become critical for organizational success. As a seasoned professional who has worked in the nonprofit industry for the past 15 years, both as a frontline fundraiser and as a consultant, I have had the unique...