Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP Global)

Expressing genuine gratitude is an easy way strength your relationship with your donors and renew their connection with your mission. To inspire your year-end stewardship efforts, we’ve tapped into the expertise of AFP volunteers Alex Abboud, Celeste Edmunds, Daniel Minich, MSOL and Dzenan Berberovic, who share their most effective strategies for showing heartfelt thanks. https://lnkd.in/eFaDEFWn

AFP Global wishes those of you in the U.S. and celebrating a Happy Thanksgiving holiday. In observance of the U.S. Thanksgiving Day holiday, the AFP Global offices will close early today and be closed on Thursday, November 28 and Friday, November 29.

There's still time to join us for this upcoming CFRE Refresher Deep Dive. This interactive course offers self-exploration and peer exchanges, giving you a comprehensive review of the six CFRE exam knowledge domains. Secure your spot today and take your fundraising expertise to the next level! https://lnkd.in/gsAduM3H

Mark your calendar for this upcoming complimentary webinar #sponsored by Kindsight. This session will cover the foundational “must-haves” that drive successful capital/major gifts campaigns. Register today to discover the critical elements that differentiate high-impact campaigns and leave with a clear roadmap to success! Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eaD7fdan

The deadline to submit an application for the AFP Global Nominating Committee is fast approaching! 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. Apply today: https://lnkd.in/e4YqywaD

In today's Mike's Monday Message Takeover, Amanda Funk, executive director at the Widoktadwen Center For Native Knowledge, shares Indigenous understandings of reciprocity and thanks within the field of philanthropy and how fundraisers can adopt these principles to switch from a deficit attitude to one of abundance. https://lnkd.in/eMHCs9FR

The world's No. 1 fundraising conference is headed to Seattle, WA this upcoming April 27-29. Immerse yourself in cutting-edge strategies, inspiring keynotes, and unparalleled networking opportunities designed to elevate your mission and drive impact. Don't delay, the Early Bird Rate ends December 6! Learn more & register: afpicon.com

Mark your calendars for this upcoming AFP CFRE Refresher Virtual Deep Dive! The AFP CFRE Refresher Course is an intensive 16-hour (4-day series) program intended to provide an overview of the six knowledge domains of the CFRE exam. Learn more & register here: https://lnkd.in/gsAduM3H

A recent study funded by the AFP Foundation for Philanthropy’s Wilson C. ‘Bill’ Levis Fundraising Research Grant explores how stakeholders of Senior Education Ministries use Ethics of Care to make decisions when faced with a moral dilemma; here’s what they learned and how fundraisers can apply it. https://lnkd.in/eA8AkGsH

Are you new to AFP or looking to get a refresh on all the perks of having an AFP membership? Join us for this upcoming New Member Orientation! Learn more & register: https://lnkd.in/eA3k4C2z