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Since 1960, AFP has inspired global change and supported efforts that generated over $1 trillion. AFP's nearly 30,000 members raise over $100 billion annually.
Arlington, Virginia
Joined July 2009
AFP ICON Registration Now Open! Join us in San Diego, California, April 26–28, 2026, for the world’s largest gathering of fundraising professionals. Register by October 24, 2025, to lock in the preview rate and save $400! https://t.co/P8sg4dozxP
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Your mission doesn’t change year after year, yet you need to stoke donor enthusiasm over and over. This Advancing Philanthropy article offers practical tips for reinspiring loyal donors and attracting new ones. https://t.co/39Rce3I5TU
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Sleigh the season with the most personal gift around. Get them a Cameo video!
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The Q3 2025 Fundraising Effectiveness Project (FEP) report, released today, shows strength in charitable giving, with total dollars raised up an estimated 3.7% year over year, donor decline slowing, and donor retention improving slightly. https://t.co/Au1fFtfvuX
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The deadline to submit your AFP awards nomination is Dec. 19! 📅🏆Recognize fundraising excellence by submitting a nomination for Outstanding Fundraising Professional, Outstanding Young Professional, or Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy. https://t.co/OpPZE1mgsr
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AFP President and CEO Art Taylor reflects on leading the organization through a period of uncertainty and change in the nonprofit sector. He shares insights on strengthening donor relationships, building resilience amid funding challenges, and AI. https://t.co/WepggRUWWu
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The 2025 Limited First Edition Unity Bag has sold out within one week of launch. We are humbled and moved by the overwhelming response and love we have received. The Unity Bag was created as a quiet tribute to Fostering the Future and as a message of hope. It is the greatest
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In this ICON insights micro-learning video, Ken Miller, CFRE, and Chris Beck, CAP share how nonprofits can use AI to personalize appeals, predict donor behavior, and optimize direct mail campaigns for greater engagement and ROI. https://t.co/6PfACNW1HT
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Pradnya Haldipur shares how audacity, mentorship, and her AFP community have shaped her approach to bold, strategic philanthropy and her commitment to empowering the next generation of fundraisers. https://t.co/SdYlEs7rXW
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As donor expectations evolve, fundraisers are shifting from transactional campaigns to relationship-based engagement. This article explores how trust, transparency, and meaningful connection are redefining success and shaping the future of philanthropy.
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When I joined the local office of a global organization with more than a century of fundraising success, I stepped into a world rich with history. For generations, our model had been remarkably...
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In this ICON insights video, Allison Strekal, CFRE, MBA, and Duane Rohrbacher, JD, Ph.D. share how AI tools can help you recognize high-potential new donors and craft personalized cultivation journeys that turn first-time gifts into lasting relationships. https://t.co/erhprLyexL
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Donors are using AI to decide where to give. Make sure your website is ready. Take this 6-question AI readiness quiz to see if your supporters can find you in today's AI age.
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The landscape of donor discovery and vetting is being fundamentally reshaped by artificial intelligence. Today, generative AI tools (like ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Google's AI-powered overviews) are...
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Peri Johnson shares how she fell into fundraising after her initial career plans changed in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. She has now fully embraced the profession, becoming deeply involved in AFP, as well as AADO. https://t.co/QwXvRv4AMm
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Stories turn logic into emotion—and emotion into action. This Advancing Philanthropy article shows how strategic storytelling builds deeper donor connections and drives more meaningful giving. https://t.co/T1jMVS9rBt
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Still using donor personas to shape your messaging? This article explores a more ethical, inclusive alternative—values-based messaging that builds deeper, more authentic donor relationships through shared purpose. https://t.co/PsOVVF3gFv
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Boards can and should be active participants in your fundraisers. This article shares tips for turning your nonprofit’s board members into active fundraising ambassadors.
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Your board guides your nonprofit, helping you navigate crises, seize opportunities, and establish long-term strategies for growth. Of course, some boards are more active than others, and boards that...
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In this ICON insights micro-learning video, Meena Das, M.S., MCA, founder and CEO of Namaste Data, shares how nonprofit leaders can recognize and mitigate bias in AI tools and data. https://t.co/Zg0lJOiMHE
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In this article, we revisit 2008 Youth in Philanthropy honoree Emily Schreiber, who launched her first swim-a-thon fundraiser at age 9 after being diagnosed with cystic fibrosis. https://t.co/celdAbuXUH Nominate for the 2026 award: https://t.co/OpPZE1mgsr
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Robyn B. Jones, senior donor relations officer at United Way of Pierce County, shares how she found her calling in fundraising through public radio and how leading with “soulful” authenticity and connection fuels her leadership and impact. https://t.co/lMWePxgaR9
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Ryan Zapolski offers a fresh, human-centered take on major gift cultivation by pairing Moves Management with Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs. Read how understanding donor psychology can strengthen relationships and lead to truly transformational giving.
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Moves Management (Moves) remains an industry-leading approach to major gift strategy. Moves is an excellent system for evaluating how close a major gift prospect is to making the gift of a lifetime.
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In this ICON insights micro-learning video, Greg Hagin, MBA, and Ashutosh Nandeshwar, Ph.D. share research-backed strategies for driving long-term nonprofit impact through the use of AI. https://t.co/e9bKGMi5bC
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Kristie McBee of United Way of Northeast Florida shares how her passion for community engagement led her to fundraising. She’s helping strengthen partnerships and donor trust through innovative ideas. https://t.co/6nSQRKVB8V
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Donor counts may be down, but mid-level donors are a powerful bright spot. Learn how a focused mid-level strategy can help your organization bridge the gap between annual giving and major gifts—and unlock a reliable engine of fundraising growth.
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Has the latest Fundraising Effectiveness Project (FEP)* report left your annual giving team scratching their heads? Wringing their hands? Maybe even in tears?Donor counts are down again … retention...
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