Fostering a Growth Mindset in Your Team

In it for the Long Haul: How Donor Retention and Major Gifts Can Transform Your Non-profit

Five Simple Strategies to Boost Donor Retention

Firing Lousy Board Members - And Helping the Others Succeed

FDW Series - Social Hour

Professional development doesn’t end with a training session. As you continue to pursue new ideas and invest in your mission, join your colleagues for some chatter and beverages. We will join together in-person to relax, recharge, and celebrate the steps forward we have taken. 

FDW Series - Leaders Turn Moments into Inclusive Movements

With her infectious energy and diverse leadership experience, Terri shares everyday strategies to create a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment and/or non-profit board. Participants will leave with the skills needed to lead and inspire a team of people who want to ignite change…

FDW Series - Effective Holiday Fundraising Campaigns

Topics covered include why it is so important to do holiday campaigns, when to do them and how to effectively use the last six weeks of the year for your nonprofits success. We will also discuss and learn about effective direct mail, online solicitations, and end of year solicitations during the…

FDW Series - Don’t put all your eggs in one basket! Create an Inclusive Planned Giving Program

Diversifying fundraising strategies helps us meet goals despite the most unexpected conditions. Planned giving has the power to transform organizations and sustain their success for years to come. In this session, dive into the nitty gritty and learn practical steps you can take (even if you are a…

FDW Series - "Cultures" of Philanthropy

How we diversify our fundraising to welcome donors from every background. As fundraisers we talk about our internal culture of philanthropy and then we often talk about the culture of philanthropy that is present in our community. Join this discussion to hear from panelists who have philanthropic…

FDW Series - A Call to Action for Fundraisers

As fundraisers everywhere grapple with how to incorporate, challenge and move forward with IDEA principles, we invite you to hear from two women on the forefront of this work. Liz LeClair is the current Chair for AFP Women’s Initiative and uses her platform and voice to call to action. Birgit…

FDW Preview: John Trybus gives us a sneak peek

Stories are the currency of life and an important way in which we connect as human beings. As social impact leaders we must think about how we can leverage the art and science of storytelling as a key strategy for the organizations we love to emotionally connect with donors and other target…

Exploring the Wonderful World of Consultants

January Educational Luncheon: Has your organization utilized consultants for their fundraising activity? Is it an avenue that your considering for future projects? Come learn from a panel of experts who can share their direct experience with selecting and working with consultants, consultants who…

Executive Scholarships for Non-profit Leaders

Deadline February 28!

If Ever There was a Year to Celebrate Philanthropy…

Almost by definition, communities unify people for collaborative action and shared benefit. That’s why 2020 will be remembered as a year when the unifying powers of community were put to severe test. When circumstances divide us, it’s too easy to lose sight of what unites us. Together, let’s commit…

Ethics: It’s Not Just About the Money

Join our panel of experts as we explore ethics in 2020. We’ll be looking at ethics through the lens of diversity, inclusion and racial justice; looking through the lens of wealth and power while soliciting and accepting contributions from individuals and institutions amid heightened social…

Ethics

ETHICS MAKES IT ALL POSSIBLE   Ethical standards and principles are the foundation for maintaining public trust, for every AFP member. To assist its members in understanding and maintaining ethical fundraising practices, AFP provides: A code of ethics that must be signed by every member of AFP…

Engaging Your Board in Fundraising for the Small Shop

Engage Your Board in Fundraising

End of Summer Social

Celebrate the end of summer with Thirsty Thursday specials and AFP friends. Bring a group or come alone, there’s sure to be great conversation amongst the handcrafted tiki cocktails, full bar, and delicious food.

Emotional Intelligence: Your Leading Edge

April Educational Luncheon: Want to build more personal (and persuasive) relationships with your donors? Then consider: Emotional Intelligence is twice as significant as IQ and Technical/Functional Skills combined as a predictor of success.

Emerging Professionals Group: Fall Appeal Planning

The Emerging Professionals Group is a collective of emerging fundraisers who share ideas on a myriad of development topics. We talk informally about all things fundraising. This month, bring your questions and share out about how you are planning your Fall Appeal.

Emerging Professionals Group: Donor Cultivation + Stewardship – How to Think Outside of the Box!

The Emerging Professionals Group is a collective of emerging fundraisers who share ideas on a myriad of development topics. We talk informally about all things fundraising. At this round table we will share ways we are thinking about donor cultivation and stewardship during this time. Come with…

Emerging Professionals Group

January's Topic: Focus on wellness with certified yoga instructor (and AFP Member!) Maggie Seer.

Emerging Professionals Group

February's Topic: Development Goal Setting – “Goals give you a compass in order to direct your path. Goals focus your thoughts and actions on areas that have precise purpose and meaning.” – Catherine Pulsifer

Emerging Professionals Group

July's Topic: Prospecting and Relationship Building