(February 13, 2019) Happy donors are generous donors, but what makes donors happy? Donor relations guru Wayne Olson shows you how to find new donors and tap into the...

(February 27, 2019) Donations in wills represent more than 85% of planned gifts, yet most nonprofits are not tapping into this great potential, especially small...

(March 13, 2019) Online grant proposals are here to stay. They are frustrating, exasperating and daunting. Still, we often must present our case for support in 2,000...

(March 20, 2019) This session will show you how to mine your patron data for predispositions and propensities in order to target your donors with communications...

(March 27, 2019) It’s tempting to think that anyone with a bank account is a potential donor but what makes someone give to one organization over another? With the...

(April 10, 2019) Monthly donors continue to be powerful. 100 monthly donors are worth an average of $24,000 a year. They’ll give two to four times more than other...

(January 16, 2019) This session is for busy executive directors and development professionals who want to raise significantly more money, but haven’t found the time to...

(November 21, 2018) "The C-Suite." This is the land of the "Chiefs": the Chief Financial Officer, Chief Operational Officer, and, of course, the Chief Executive...

(November 7, 2018) Learn about the five donor love languages and how to speak the love language your donors prefer; radically improving your donor retention rates....

(October 24, 2018) Do you want to have more to do more? Join in and learn how to best navigate negotiations. Poor negotiation skills and a lack of confidence can...

(October 3, 2018) Consistent funding is vital to thriving programs. To achieve consistent funding, especially in uncertain times, thriving organizations are working to...

(September 26, 2018) Based on the popular conference session! If you’re a nonprofit consultant or thinking about making the leap into consulting, and would love to...

(September 12, 2018) This session is designed to help nonprofits and fundraisers understand the transformation companies are undergoing as they look to build the...

(April 17, 2019) In this webinar Andrea Kihllstedt will share three all important campaign practices and discuss the latest ways to manage campaigns efficiently and...

(April 24, 2019) What’s a coach with no team? Your value as a leader is based solely upon the success and productivity of your team. It’s important to be intentional...

(September 5, 2018) Board members shape the public’s perception of our organizations through their actions, reputations and leadership abilities. Members who use their...

(August 29, 2018) Have you been looking for a unicorn? Do you think it’s too hard to find diverse candidates to join your fundraising team so you’ve just stopped...

(May 8, 2019) For Executive Directors and Directors of Development to be effective in their diverse roles, it is essential that they have a strong understanding of...

(May 22, 2019) That’s right, we’re firing up the very best digital fundraising examples from nonprofits like yours. This session will inspire and equip you with...

(August 15, 2018) “How do I turn my Facebook likes into donors?” This question is often asked by nonprofit fundraisers, and the answer hinges on a fundamental truth...

(July 25, 2018) In this webinar Sarah Olivieri, creator of the Digital Impact Method™️, will take a look ahead to what the nonprofit sector will look like for...

(June 12, 2019) Networks are changing the face of philanthropy. Primarily led by women and people of color, donors are joining forces to fund their interests and...

(June 26, 2019) We can’t ignore it: Around the world, donor acquisition rates have fallen and traditional channels alone just aren’t cutting it anymore. The art and...

(July 11, 2018) You can’t craft a compelling message or story if you don’t know who you’re talking to. Effective storytelling starts with matching your message to...

(June 20, 2018) “Culture eats strategy for breakfast.” There’s lots of research and writing about the importance of organizational culture. So we’re willing to say...

(July 10, 2019) We all know that thanking donors is important, but how and when should we be thanking donors? How do different approaches to acknowledgements make...

(July 24, 2019) The Alford Group in partnership with the IUPUI Lilly Family School of Philanthropy and U.S. Trust is releasing the diversity section of the new U.S....

(June 6, 2018) Imagine if your signature event could consistently raise significant funding and kickstart relationships with new major donors. This would require an...

(August 14, 2019) Engaging and profitable special events are within the reach of every nonprofit organization, no matter their size or budget. The secret lies in...

(May 23, 2018) Many common assumptions about donors are just plain wrong, hence charities shipwreck financially and fail to grow. Get it right from the start, with...

(August 28, 2019) There's a worrying trend out there in philanthropy land. Too many non-profits either don’t have a case for support at all or have put a huge amount...

(May 16, 2018) The secret is out! Raising money is much easier when you tell a story. A story that motivates a donor to give. But how do you write a compelling story?...

(May 2, 2018) This webinar will analyze the state of nonprofit online fundraising and marketing, including the latest industry benchmarks, trends and successes. We'll...

(September 4, 2019) Donor-advised funds (DAFs) have been around for decades, but in recent years these funds have become one of the fastest growing vehicles in...

(September 18, 2019) Yes, a tremendous amount of giving happens in the last three months of the year. Yes, it is very important time of year to meet fundraising goals....

(April 25, 2018) In a small shop, fund development is one of many areas of expertise that needs to be mastered. Executive Directors and Directors of Development both...

(December 12, 2018) Looking for synergy between your development and financial offices? This 60-minute session is for you! Come learn about common situations that...

(April 4, 2018) Because major donors often drive the success of organizations, they are rightly the primary focus of fundraising efforts. But what if you could tap an...

(September 25, 2019) Each of us has opportunities to speak in front of people in our line of work (and in our personal lives). Whether we are sitting with a supporter...

(March 21, 2018) Are you looking to find a way to improve your organization’s cash flow? Do you have a large number of small donors? Are you looking to improve your...

(October 16, 2019) Enthusiastic, dedicated and full Board involvement is essential for success fundraising. Board members may be nervous about fundraising – not...

(October 30, 2019) This webinar will analyze the state of nonprofit online fundraising and marketing, including the latest industry benchmarks, trends and successes....

(March 14, 2018) Understanding and dealing with diversity, inclusion and equity in today’s philanthropic environment can present both challenges and opportunities....

(November 13, 2019) Understanding your sponsor’s goals is important in developing a strong relationship and delivering ROI. But how do you relate their goals to your...

(March 7, 2018) Learn the tested, proven model for creating a printed newsletter that delights your donors, retains your donors, and raises money! Steven Screen will...

(November 20, 2019) Tasked with developing a fundraising or awareness campaign? Effective storytelling has the power to inspire action. Storytelling is one of the...

(February 28, 2018) We often hear about the $1 million donor that came out of nowhere to help support a nonprofit organization. But veteran fundraisers and prospect...

(February 7, 2018) Identifying and moving donors through a journey that will inspire them to leave a gift in their Will is the bedrock of a successful legacy giving...

(December 4, 2019) As fundraisers, every day we make implicit and explicit proposals (or asks) to donors and prospective donors: “If you give to tackle challenge X,...

(Jan. 10, 2018) Join Author, Speaker and Consultant Gail Perry to learn her secrets for bringing major donors and mega-gifts into your organization. You will getall...

(December 11, 2019) Hear from three international fundraising experts on what’s trending in fundraising and philanthropy in other parts of the world and what that...

Veteran AFP members and international speakers share how a movement to bring AFP’s fundraising standards and ethics to younger generations is expanding globally and...

Based on data analysis of thousands of nonprofit organizations using DonorPerfect fundraising software, you will gain insights into giving trends over time, donor...

Not all gifts are beneficial, and to protect your organization, you need to fully understand what you're getting when offered a gift that doesn't come completely...

Wish your board, staff, and community would help more (or at all!) in engaging others? Wouldn’t it be great if they actually liked it? Everyone has a special touch...

Authentic leadership is a great model for charity leaders to follow. It fits with our sector very well. But is something that's great for an individual leader also...

Does your organization steward a donor who writes a $1000 check differently than a fundraiser who gathers $10,000 in donations from their friends and family? Many...

Struggle to get client stories from your program staff? Are your board members reluctant to introduce you to others? Do you want to accelerate the speed of developing...

Why do some philanthropic cultures thrive while others struggle? This session will discuss the strategies and tactics for designing powerful partnerships with the CEO...

Why does data matter to the front-line fundraiser? Truth be told, you have more data than you know what to do with, and it can have a huge, positive impact on your...

You’re working hard, you’re doing your best, and you’re making a difference. Yet, you find yourself daydreaming about leaving a career you love because of the constant...

Recognizing that women and a wide range of ethnic and racial groups play key roles as donors and leaders in the nonprofit sector is essential in the 21st century....

Is your major-gift program ready for a capital or comprehensive campaign? Without an effective major-gifts program, success with a large-scale campaign is not...

With many corporations increasing involvement in their communities and philanthropic giving, savvy nonprofits are developing partnerships that benefit their mission...

We think donors who truly support us won't mind long donation forms. All evidence points to the contrary. An extra field or two can make a difference of tens of...

With all of the recent natural disasters, key questions for fundraisers arise such as, "How can I position my nonprofit to be responsive to philanthropy when the worst...

Crafting fundraising appeals is not rocket science, but achieving blastoff demands adherence to certain guidelines. It’s not something most of us are taught. But it’s...

In today’s professional fundraising world, individuals are creating a network of mentors to impact their professional, personal, and social/peer growth. From the...

Historically, being a leader meant having the authority and position to make autonomous decisions. Times change. In today's world of tighter budgets and more demanding...

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values throughout all aspects of our work. How do unconscious bias, structural inequity, and persistent "-isms" keep...

Events are a vital part of nonprofit fundraising efforts, and volunteers play an important role in their success. This session will explore how to best engage...

Traditionally, we have relied on the Donor Pyramid, with its focus on major gifts and annual campaign results, for addressing fundraising planning. This workshop will...

It seems we are both obsessed with and terrified of leadership. Obsessed because there are over 13 million (and counting) articles, posts and book about the topic....

This workshop will focus on the latest from the Fundraising Effectiveness Project and how you can put this information to work to raise more funds at your nonprofit...

The popular face-to-face introductory course, the AFP Fundamentals of Fundraising Course, is now available as an eLearning course! The new AFP Fundamentals of...

What Canadian Donors Want is a biennial survey conducted on behalf of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) Foundation for Philanthropy – Canada by IPSOS....

Our 2017 webinar series available as on demand videos. Watch at your convenience and earn CFRE credit.

Our 2016 webinar series available as on demand videos. Watch at your convenience and earn CFRE credit.

Our 2016 webinar series available as on demand videos. Watch at your convenience and earn CFRE credit.

Recordings of educational sessions from our most recent International Fundraising Conference in New Orleans. Each is worth CFRE continuing education credit. See...

The AFP 2018 Compensation & Benefits Report, drawn from a regular survey of AFP membership in the U.S. and Canada, takes a comprehensive look at salaries and benefits...

AFP in partnership with Blackbaud University is excited to offer introductory level courses on fundraising at no charge to AFP members.

Selected recordings from our annual conference expressly focused on leadership development for fundraising professionals.

Plan now to participate in this informative webinar to help you make the most of your time at AFP ICON 2019 in San Antonio! Whether you are a first-time attendee or...