In some ways, we’re in a golden age of fundraising. There have never been more ways to capture attention, rally supporters, generate revenue, and measure fundraising...

Are you feeling as if bad news is never-ending during this health pandemic? In our restlessness and helplessness everyone seems to be hungry for inspiration. Hungry...

With the recent deaths of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor at the hands of police and the protests that have ensued, many are asking what we can do to end racism in...

The more money you raise, the more good you can do. For small nonprofits, more money means more staff and more programs. But it can be tricky to figure out the right...

Please note: This webinar was booked long before COVID-19 and we want to recognize that soliciting legacy gifts at this moment can be poorly perceived. Ligia will take...

At a time when many fundraisers are hesitant to fundraise, deepening relationships with the donors you already have is key to your sustainability. Or, if you're seeing...

Special events have long been synonymous with fundraising and as a result, every fundraiser has a story of cold food, missing golf balls, no-show volunteers, and the...

How do you know if you are ready for a leadership role? Whether you are thinking about a Manager, Director, VP or Executive Director, there is often doubt and...

Stories bring your mission to life! They create the opportunity for donors to connect through shared values and a deeper understanding of the impact your organization...

Hosted by Alice Ferris, CFRE, ACFRE Schedule subject to change. All times listed below are Eastern Daylight Time (EDT). 10:00 - 10:15 AM Tuesday...

AFP ICON VIRTUAL Monday is part of the full three-day AFP ICON VIRTUAL experience, and also available for purchase as a single day. If you would like to purchase...

Hosted by Alice Ferris, CFRE, ACFRE Schedule subject to change. All times listed below are Eastern Daylight Time (EDT). 10:00 - 10:15 AM Welcome/AFP ICON...

In this lively webinar, veteran capital campaign expert Andrea Kihlstedt will explain the five all-important steps you should take to prepare for and successfully...

Plan now to participate in this informative webinar to help you make the most of your time at AFP ICON 2020 in Baltimore! Whether you are a first-time attendee or this...

There are hidden major donor gems in your database - let's find them! Join us to discover how to datamine your large donor data base into a short list of highly...

Self-care has been defined as "being responsible to yourself." It has also been defined as "something that refuels us, rather than takes from us." In this session ...

You've worked with teams that really clicked, and teams that seemed to fizzle. What made the difference? One factor may have been the mindsets of the people involved....

Does this sound like you? You have a team that needs your input, support and leadership, you have ambitious fundraising goals you need to meet AND you have to hire new...

If there is a capital campaign in your future, this session is for you! Your capital campaign goal is likely the largest amount your organization has ever tried to...

What story does your calendar tell about you? Is 60% or more of your time focused on achieving your priority goals or responding to other people’s priorities? Too...

Many of us are drawn to nonprofit work because we've witnessed or faced some kind of adversity in our lives that has inspired us to desire change. We're committed to...

Philanthropy has existed since the beginning of time. And North America certainly didn’t invent fundraising. It’s a global world. What happens elsewhere impacts – or...

As fundraisers, we work so hard to secure gifts and then forget that our donors deserve much more than just thank-you letters. In this interactive session,...

Tasked with developing a fundraising or awareness campaign? Effective storytelling has the power to inspire action. Storytelling is one of the most powerful and...

Understanding your sponsor’s goals is important in developing a strong relationship and delivering ROI. But how do you relate their goals to your own? This webinar...

The results of a 2018 report jointly produced by the Association for Fundraising Professionals and the Chronicle of Philanthropy suggest that sexual harassment is a...

This webinar will analyze the state of nonprofit online fundraising and marketing, including the latest industry benchmarks, trends and successes. We'll uncover the...

Charity scandals make sensational global headlines. A misstep in your community – or across the continent can cast a pall on the entire sector. AFP’s Code of Ethical...

Enthusiastic, dedicated and full Board involvement is essential for success fundraising. Board members may be nervous about fundraising – not because they cannot do...

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 one-on-one in her...

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. But high performing...

Whether you are looking to transition into the field, looking to harness more management experience, or looking to make your next upward move, this session is for you....

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

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 of effort and...

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

The IUPUI Lilly Family School of Philanthropy released a new report called Women Give 2019: Gender and Giving Across Communities of Color. This report examines the...

Successful fundraising teams and development staff are focused more and more on creating meaningful supporter experiences, but to do so they need to capture data about...

We all know that thanking donors is important, but how and when should we be thanking donors? How do different approaches to acknowledgements make people feel, and how...

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 science of...

Networks are changing the face of philanthropy. Primarily led by women and people of color, donors are joining forces to fund their interests and create giving...

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 concrete tactics you...

Dear Leader - you are only as good as the team that surrounds you. What can you do as a leader to ensure that you can build a team that sticks? It’s not just about the...

For Executive Directors and Directors of Development to be effective in their diverse roles, it is essential that they have a strong understanding of non-profit...

Join us for a conversation about this monumental event with Simone Joyaux, ACFRE, AdvDip, FAFP, David Tinker, MPA, MISST, CFRE, FAFP, and Tycely Williams, CFRE. We’ll...

In this webinar Andrea Kihllstedt will share three all important campaign practices and discuss the latest ways to manage campaigns efficiently and effectively....

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 donors. They’ll stay...

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 basic understanding...

This session will show you how to mine your patron data for predispositions and propensities in order to target your donors with communications relevant to each...

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...

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 characters (-...

Donations in wills represent more than 85% of planned gifts, yet most nonprofits are not tapping into this great potential, especially small organizations! In...

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 things that make...

This session is for busy executive directors and development professionals who want to raise significantly more money, but haven’t found the time to get started. One...

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 about building...

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

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...