Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP Global)

Starting December 25th, the AFP Global Offices will be closed. Our offices will return to business on January 2, 2025.

In this Advancing Philanthropy article, we share a study of gift acceptance policies and practices which uncovers 10 recommendations on how to assure gifts can be ethically accepted, align with IDEA principles, and don’t mire an institution in unintended future implications. https://lnkd.in/eJnXAHPj

📢 #AFPCanada is urging the federal government to make a one-time exception in response to the recent postal disruption that has significantly impacted charities across Canada. We’re asking the government to allow donations made in January and February 2025 to be applied to the 2024 tax year, similar to RRSP contributions during the same period. This change would provide flexibility for donors, encourage more giving, and reduce administrative burdens on charities during this challenging time. Let’s support the organizations that strengthen our communities! #cdnpoli #Fundraising #SupportCharities https://lnkd.in/gXJKNyZ7

Calling all advanced-career fundraising professionals.. Join us for AFP CATALYST, a small-group leadership forum that will take place during AFP ICON 2025. Learn more & register: afpicon.com/catalyst

AFP Global is now accepting applications for Members and Alternates on the AFP Global Nominating Committee. The Nominating Committee plays a crucial role in selecting volunteer leaders for the board of directors, who will shape the organization's future through key decisions. Learn more & apply: https://lnkd.in/e4YqywaD The deadline to submit an application is December 31, 2024.

Need a little inspiration as the year-end giving season ramps up? From now through the end of the year, we’ll be sharing short videos highlighting some of our members’ biggest wins of 2024. 🎉 📽️ In today’s video, Eileen Schuetz, MNPL shares how her organization transitioned from a large luncheon to smaller community-centric events that reduced food waste and increased donations. Listen to the full podcast episode to hear more 2024 fundraising wins: https://lnkd.in/ertthrHC #FundraisingWins #YearEndGiving #Inspiration #Nonprofit 

Calling all fundraising professionals: Join us and thousands of fundraising peers from around the globe at AFP ICON 2025! Immerse yourself in cutting-edge strategies, inspiring keynotes, unparalleled networking opportunities, and so much more. Learn more & register: afpicon.com

In this episode of Rising Voices of Fundraising: The AFP Emerging Leaders Podcast, we sit down with the chief data officer for GivingTuesday, Woodrow Rosenbaum. He shares with us the trends from the Q3 2024 Fundraising Effectiveness Project report and how fundraisers can make practical use of this data in their fundraising strategies. https://lnkd.in/dcAs3V7E

AFP invites you to submit a proposal for our open RFPs! 🔹 Donor Advised Fund Curriculum Design & Content Expert Proposals: Due Jan. 6, 2025 🔹 Fundamentals of Fundraising Curriculum Redesign: Due Jan. 20, 2025 Learn more and submit your proposal today: afpglobal.org/rfp

In this micro-learning video, Tara Adams and Anthony Pomonis, CFRE share the five conditions that a donor must meet to demonstrate donative capacity. We discuss how fundraisers can take precautions to ensure that they are handling donors with cognitive decline in an ethical and professional way. To learn more about this topic, join us at AFP ICON in Seattle, April 27-29, for their session, Cognitive Impairment in Donors: What You Need to Know. https://afpicon.com/