Since 1960, AFP has inspired global change and supported efforts that generated over $1 trillion. AFP's nearly 30,000 members raise over $100 billion annually.
Tami Bohannon, CFRE and Amy O'Sullivan, CFRE discuss where there is ambiguity in CEO/ development director responsibilities and how that can be clarified. They share ways to correct the relationship when it gets out of sync. afpglobal.org/power-partners…
In this engaging reflection, Gene Scanlan, Ph.D. shares leadership lessons from his first management role in a college dorm and explores how those early experiences shaped a 40-plus-year career in nonprofit leadership, fundraising, and philanthropy. afpglobal.org/news/ap-perspe…
AFP has named the volunteer co-facilitators who will lead the FORGE working groups and advisory councils, helping turn the framework’s values of Fairness, Openness, Respect, Grace, and Empathy into meaningful action across the association. afpglobal.org/news/afp-reaff…
Eileen L. McNamara shares how nearly two decades in corporate marketing and communications, paired with years of volunteer board service, led her into a meaningful second career in fundraising. afpglobal.org/news/afp-membe…
This Hispanic Heritage Month feature shares how intentional storytelling, strategic event design, and community-centered leadership can help build stronger donor engagement and more inclusive pathways to leadership. afpglobal.org/news/beyond-se…
This article explores how common conversation starters can sometimes function as microaggressions and offers practical strategies for building more inclusive, welcoming connections at conferences, events, and in everyday professional interactions. afpglobal.org/news/when-inte…
Supported by an AFP Foundation for Philanthropy Levis Research Grant, this article examines emerging research that suggests nonprofits may be able to achieve similar fundraising results while stretching matching dollars further. afpglobal.org/betting-genero…
Emerging leaders share tips to overcome imposter syndrome and discuss what makes emerging leaders particuarly vulnerable to burnout. afpglobal.org/managing-burni…
This Advancing Philanthropy article by Julia Campbell shares a practical framework for identifying high-impact marketing activities, leveraging AI effectively, and creating deeper donor engagement with less effort. afpglobal.org/news/marketing…
Amanda Fritz, CFRE, MPNL and Muneeb Syed, CFRE, the co-chairs of the AFP Foundation for Philanthropy – Canada. reflect on stepping into a role with no precedent, from building their own playbook to navigating moments of self-doubt along the way. afpemergingleaders.podbean.c…
This reflection explores the invisible labor many women fundraisers shoulder at work and at home, and why recognizing that hidden load is the first step toward creating more equitable, supportive workplaces and communities. afpglobal.org/news/invisible…
Your annual report shouldn't be a one-and-done publication. Discover 20 practical ways to repurpose the content you already have into blog posts, social media, email campaigns, donor communications, and more to keep your impact story working all year long. afpglobal.org/how-turn-one-a…
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Hamza Haqqi shares how a commitment to service, ethical leadership, and relationship-centered fundraising has shaped his career, along with insights on building trust, fostering community impact, and making the most of AFP's opportunities. afpglobal.org/news/afp-membe…
Learn practical strategies to identify DAF donors, make DAF giving easier, and use DAF Day on October 8 as a springboard for stronger year-end fundraising. afpglobal.org/news/daf-oppor…
This Advancing Philanthropy article by Heather Noll examines the connection between workforce stability and donor retention, offering insights on how career clarity, organizational culture, and effective technology can improve both. afpglobal.org/news/human-res…
In this micro-learning video, Sanjukta Shams, CFRE, discusses what masking is and how it applies to BIPOC leaders. She discusses what it means for BIPOC leaders to lead authentically and the conditions that grant leaders the privilege to be able to unmask. afpglobal.org/leading-withou…
Great recognition programs make it easy for excellence to be recognized. Learn four strategies to increase nominations, remove barriers, and build an awards program that better reflects the people advancing your mission every day. afpglobal.org/how-grow-nomin…
This Advancing Philanthropy article by John Lepp shows how imaginative storytelling techniques can break through donor fatigue, strengthen engagement, and make your fundraising messages more memorable. afpglobal.org/news/communica…