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Continued Consolidation in Q2 2024 as the Sector Sees More Dollars from Fewer Donors

While charitable giving increased moderately in Q2 2024, we are seeing a worrying decrease in both the smallest and the most frequent donors, indicating that the increase in dollars is due to a consolidation of large gifts.

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Mike's Message Takeover: Navigating the New Normal: Compensation, Benefits, and Flexibility in Fundraising

According to the 2024 Compensation and Benefits Report, the average fundraising salary in the U.S. saw a modest increase of 0.8% in 2023, rising from $95,841 to $96,621. This figure pales in comparison to the robust 6.7% increase seen in 2022, reflecting a slow growth trend that fails to keep pace with the 3% inflation rate over the same period.

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01 Oct 2023

TrendWatch: Ethical Considerations for Artificial Intelligence in Fundraising

If we want to continue using AI, trust must be part of the code There has been a lot of talk around artificial intelligence recently, and as someone...

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01 Oct 2023

Ethics: Mapping the Minefield

Insights into controversial donations and policies can help form fundraisers’ actions Recent years have seen several high-profile cases of tainted...

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01 Oct 2023

TrendWatch: The ABCs of ESG for Nonprofits

And don’t forget about D, or performing due diligence ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) investing has been gaining traction over the last few...

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01 Oct 2023

Fundraising Tools: When Volunteers Thank Today, They Can Make the Ask Tomorrow

How can fundraisers inspire volunteers to want to raise more money? We should start by letting them do more thanking before they do the asking. I’ve...

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Sponsored 01 Oct 2023

Sponsored Content: Leading with Purpose – The Power of Authenticity

In today’s fast-paced and competitive business landscape, effective leadership has become critical for organizational success. As a seasoned...

01 Oct 2023

From the President: Lifting the Standards

Welcome to the October issue of Advancing Philanthropy! In recognition of Ethics Awareness Month, this issue—like past October issues—is focused on...

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01 Oct 2023

Ethics: What Does Ethical Fundraising Mean to You?

These four corporate philanthropic decision-makers talk up their mission-based strategies and how they prefer to partner with nonprofits that can take...

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01 Oct 2023

Ethics: A Theory of Ethical Leadership

This 10-point scale is a starting point for elevating ethics in our daily practice and across the nonprofit sector As fundraisers, we spend a lot of...

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01 Oct 2023

Ethics: Do You Know What to Do?

Ethics Case No. 23: Tainted money—or “t’ain’t” enough? Are you ready to test your AFP Code of Ethical Standards know-how? Read the following scenario...

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27 Sep 2023

A Development Professional’s Advice for Emerging Leaders

“Our work is not about us. It is about the service we provide to others.” Brooks Reagan, a member of AFP’s Emerging Leaders Committee, sat down with...

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