AFP is committed to the principles of inclusion, diversity, equity and access (IDEA) in the fundraising profession, the philanthropic sector and throughout all of society. AFP President and CEO Mike Geiger, MBA, CPA, discusses the importance of IDEA initiatives, and how you can assist us in promoting these principles by simply providing demographic information in your AFP member profile.
Visit https://bit.ly/3pbgd5D to update your member profile today.
What’s the best way to become a better fundraiser and nonprofit professional? By attending #AFPICON! 🤩
The conference, including AFP ICON VIRTUAL, will return June 28–30, in Minneapolis. Hear what AFP President and CEO Mike Geiger, MBA, CPA, has to say about enhancing your skillset as a fundraising professional, and get ready to join us for three days of education sessions, networking and much more.
Visit afpicon.com to learn more and register today!
AFP is committed to the principles of inclusion, diversity, equity and access (IDEA) in the fundraising profession. AFP President and CEO Mike Geiger, MBA, CPA, discusses the importance of IDEA and how you can assist us in promoting these principles by providing demographic information in your AFP member profile that will remain confidential.
Visit https://bit.ly/3pbgd5D to update your member profile today.
Micro-Learning Moment: Identifying Major Gift Prospects
Check out this micro-learning moment! In this video, Sarah Tedesco, executive vice president at DonorSearch, discusses six different ways to identify major gift prospects.
AFP ICON 2021: Take Advantage of Early Bird Registration
Hear what AFP President and CEO Mike Geiger, MBA, CPA, has to say about #AFPICON 2021!
The conference, both virtual and in-person (fingers crossed!), will return June 28–30, in Minneapolis. Join us for three days of education sessions, networking and powerful keynote speakers. Get ready for an unforgettable event, together as one fundraising community.
Visit afpicon.com to learn more and take advantage of Early Bird registration!
Early Bird Registration Now Open for AFP ICON 2021
Have you registered for #AFPICON 2021 yet? Hear what AFP President and CEO Mike Geiger, MBA, CPA, has to say about our upcoming event!
The conference, both virtual and in-person (fingers crossed!), will return June 28–30, in Minneapolis. Join us for three days of education sessions, networking and powerful keynote speakers. Get ready for an unforgettable event, together as one fundraising community.
Visit afpicon.com to learn more and take advantage of Early Bird registration!
Micro-Learning Moment: Finding Your Voice
In this micro-learning moment, Liz LeClair, CFRE, the chair of AFP’s Women’s Impact Initiative, discusses three important lessons she learned as she found her own voice as a fundraiser, leader and activist.
AFP Panel: Black Men in Development
Join us for a powerhouse panel of Black male development professionals, representing multiple generations, as they discuss their experiences as fundraisers. Alphonce J. Brown Jr., ACFRE, Ken Miller, CFRE, Juan McGruder and Brandon Parkes will share why they were drawn to fundraising, along with challenges they have experienced and successes they have achieved in a profession that is predominantly female and white.
Foundation Scholarships: An Investment in the Future of Fundraising
Foundation Scholarships: An Investment in the Future of Fundraising
AFP member Carrie Ann Chandler on receiving a scholarship for this year’s #AFPICON Summer Sessions: “AFP has meant everything to me since I joined. It helped me to get the job I currently hold, learn best practices, and get motivated to make a difference, and this conference was no different. I would not have been able to attend without the funds provided by the Foundation, especially with the cutbacks my organization is facing because of COVID-19. Thank you to the Foundation for supporting my professional development and investing in me.”
National Philanthropy Day Spotlight: Ken Miller
Today’s #NationalPhilanthropyDay spotlight highlights Ken Miller, CFRE, Outstanding Professional in Philanthropy honoree, recognized by the Association of Fundraising Professionals AFP Alaska Chapter for his commitment to leadership and AFP at the global and local levels, and his dedication to impacting lives through philanthropy.
National Philanthropy Day Spotlight: Camryn Morrow
Today’s #NationalPhilanthropyDay spotlight is highlighting Camryn Morrow, Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy Award winner, honored by AFP Cincinnati!
Camryn was recognized on Nov. 5 for her commitment to improving racial equity for youth in the community.
Visit afpglobal.org/npdvirtual to learn more about AFP's virtual celebration on Nov. 12! #npdlove
Ethics Awareness Month: Interview With Liz LeClair
Liz LeClair, chair of AFP’s Women’s Impact Initiative, and Michael Nilsen, AFP’s vice president for marketing, communications and public policy, discuss the role ethics plays in how we address inclusion, diversity, equity and access in the fundraising profession.
Ethics Awareness Month: Interview With LaKoya Rochell
Check out this #EthicsAwarenessMonth interview!
LaKoya Rochell, director of programs and associate director of development for the Mays Family Institute on Diverse Philanthropy, talks with Michael Nilsen, AFP’s vice president for marketing, communications and public policy, about the intersection of ethics, diversity, equity and inclusion.
Ethics Awareness Month: Interview With Mark Hefter
Mark Hefter, chair of AFP’s Ethics Committee, and Michael Nilsen, AFP’s vice president for marketing, communications and public policy, talk about #EthicsAwarenessMonth and the significant role of ethics in the philanthropic sector.
A Message From Mike Geiger: It's Officially Ethics Awareness Month!
It's October 1, which means it's officially #EthicsAwarenessMonth!
To kick things off, AFP President and CEO Mike Geiger, MBA, CPA, shares a message as we gear up to celebrate ethics, the cornerstone of the fundraising profession.
Visit afpglobal.org/ethicsmonth to check out all of our ethics resources!
Micro-Learning Moment: LinkedIn for Fundraising Professionals
AFP member Sarah Willey, CFRE, associate director of annual giving at the University of Missouri – St. Louis and social media strategist, shares four great tips on how to best utilize LinkedIn as a fundraising professional.
A Message From Mike Geiger: Become a More Effective Leader With AFP LEAD VIRTUAL!
#AFPLEAD VIRTUAL, AFP’s annual leadership conference, is just around the corner!
AFP President and CEO Mike Geiger, MBA, CPA, talks about the benefits of participating in this year’s virtual event, what the conference will offer and why you should join us online Oct. 14-15!
Visit afplead.org to learn more and register today!
AFP LEAD VIRTUAL: A Message From Keynote Speaker Edgar Villanueva
Edgar Villanueva, author of Decolonizing Wealth and senior vice president of programs and advocacy at the Shott Foundation for Public Education, shares a message about his opening keynote session for #AFPLEAD VIRTUAL, held Oct. 14 and 15! Visit afplead.org to register now!
October is Coming—Join Us for AFP LEAD!
October is a big month for AFP! Not only is it #EthicsAwarenessMonth, but our annual leadership conference—#AFPLEAD VIRTUAL—will be held Oct. 14 and 15.
Hear what AFP President and CEO Mike Geiger, MBA, CPA, has to say about our upcoming conference, what our education sessions will cover, who you’ll hear from and much, much more!
Visit afplead.org to learn more and register now!
AFP ICON Summer Sessions: Interview With Brenda Asare
Did you miss the #AFPICON Summer Sessions interview with Kishshana Palmer, CFRE, and Brenda Asare, president and CEO of The Alford Group?
The interview is now available! Tune in as Kishshana and Brenda talk about the current fundraising climate and the importance of prioritizing inclusion, diversity, equity, and access within the sector.
Micro-Learning Moment: Digital Storytelling: The Who
Micro-Learning Moment: Digital Storytelling: The Who
In this micro-learning series, Ephraim Gopin will address the W’s (who, what, when, where) of digital storytelling. In this first installment, he explains the who—your organization’s target audience.
Micro-Learning Moment: How to Find and Engage With Black Donors With Tracey Webb
Micro-Learning Moment: How to Find and Engage With Black Donors
In this micro-learning video, Tracey Webb, co-architect of Black Philanthropy Month, shares four tips on how to find and engage with Black donors.
AFP ICON Summer Sessions: Day Three Wrap-Up!
Hear what AFP President and CEO Mike Geiger, MBA, CPA, has to say as he recaps three days of #AFPICON Summer Sessions!
Thank you again to host Kishshana Palmer, presenting sponsor Blackbaud, our session presenters, attendees and all involved! #OneAFP
AFP ICON Summer Sessions: Day Two Wrap-Up!
Check out this video from AFP President and CEO Mike Geiger, MBA, CPA, as he recaps day two of #AFPICON Summer Sessions!
We'll see you tomorrow for the third and final day of Summer Sessions with three more presentations, interviews and more!
AFP ICON Summer Sessions: Day One Wrap-Up!
Day one of #AFPICON Summer Sessions is in the books!
AFP President and CEO Mike Geiger, MBA, CPA, closes today's sessions with a recap of day one and chats about what's in store for day two of Summer Sessions!
Thanks to host Kishshana Palmer, CFRE, and all who joined online. If you want to join us for Summer Sessions on Aug. 5 and 6, you can still register at afpicon.com/summersessions!
A Message from Mike Geiger: AFP ICON Deep Dives
A Message from Mike Geiger: AFP ICON Deep Dives
AFP is proud to bring you AFP ICON Deep Dives—virtual sessions modeled after AFP ICON pre-conference workshops. Presented by some of the brightest minds in fundraising, these Deep Dives will take an in-depth look at relevant and important fundraising topics.
AFP Panel: The Impacts of COVID-19 for International Fundraisers
AFP Panel: The Impacts of COVID-19 for International Fundraisers
As the world begins to re-open in the wake of COVID-19, Julie Berthoud-Jury, fundraising consultant from Zurich, Switzerland, along with panelists from Mexico, Spain and China, offer a global perspective on the impacts of COVID-19, as well as how to best navigate fundraising moving forward.
Micro-Learning Moment: How to Champion Justice, Equity and Inclusion in Challenging Times With Kristen Liesch
Micro-Learning Moment: How to Champion Justice, Equity and Inclusion in Challenging Times With Kristen Liesch
In part one of this two-part micro-learning series, Dr. Kristen Liesch, co-CEO of Tidal Equality, discusses how raising consciousness and amplifying voices can aid in championing justice, equity and inclusion—especially during uncertain times.
Kim Churches: Ways to Combat the Gender Pay Gap
Kim Churches: Ways to Combat the Gender Pay Gap
Kim Churches, CFRE, CEO of the American Association of University Women, shares gender pay gap statistics and provides tools your organization can use to combat gender inequity in the workplace.
Micro-Learning Moment: Donor Empathy Mapping With Melody Song
Melody Song, MA, CFRE, founder of DoGoodThere.org, explains what donor empathy mapping is and how to conduct a donor empathy mapping session.