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New to fundraising, interested in learning more about the latest state of the fundraising profession, or looking for helpful IDEA resources to promote inclusivity in your fundraising efforts? AFP’s Guides & Resources have you covered.

Our Resource Guides provide focused collections of materials and content from AFP Global covering the issues and topics most important to fundraisers.

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Featured Resource: Mental Health Resources for Fundraisers

Working in a mission-driven profession, with limited resources and high expections, it can be easy to lose sight of your own mental health as you prioritize the goals of your organization. These resources from the Association of Fundraising Professionals are designed to help fundraisers evaluate their own mental health and find solutions to common challenges such as burnout, quiet quitting, and competing professional and personal priorities.  

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20 Nov 2024

Desliza a la Derecha: Tu Informe Anual Puede Atraer Mejores Donantes

Un informe anual bien elaborado tiene el poder de definir tu propósito y comprometer a tus públicos meta. Después de dos años viviendo en medio de una pandemia, tus seguidores quieren, más que nunca, saber cómo estás. Las organizaciones sin fines de lucro pueden aprender del mundo empresarial, ya...
Resource Benchmarks Tax Issues Annual Fund Boards and Volunteers
20 Nov 2024

AFP Daily: Recognizing a Matching Gift, Recognize Your Chapter Award Recipients on a Global Stage, and More

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Gratitude
18 Nov 2024

Gratitude in Action: Creative Ways to Thank Your Donors This Giving Season

With Thanksgiving and the year-end giving season right around the corner, now is the perfect time to show your donors how much their generosity means to you and your organization. Expressing genuine gratitude is an easy way strength your relationship with your donors and renew their connection with...
Resource Your Fundraising Career
Balancing Time Off
14 Nov 2024

Balancing Time Off with the Demands of Year-End Giving

The year-end giving season, typically spanning November and December, is often the most crucial period for fundraisers. With a high volume of donations pouring in and urgent deadlines looming, the idea of taking a break might feel impossible, but time away is essential for your well-being and...
Resource Your Fundraising Career
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13 Nov 2024

AFP Global Requests for Proposals for Professional Development Programming

< See also: Get Involved: AFP Volunteer Opportunities Open RFPs: We invite your contribution to the following: Request for Proposals Donor Advised Fund Curriculum Design | Proposals due January 6, 2025 Request for Proposals Donor Advised Fund Content Expert | Proposals due January 6, 2025 Through a...
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Attend AFP ICON Like a Local
11 Nov 2024

Attend AFP ICON 2025 Like a Local

AFP ICON is coming to Seattle, WA, April 27-29, 2025! To help you plan your visit, we asked some of our local speakers to share with us a preview of their session, as well as their favorite Seattle hotspots you won’t want to miss while you’re in town. Here’s what they had to say: Session Title...
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07 Nov 2024

Unlocking Gifts of Stock: 5 Essential Prospecting Steps

If you want to make stock giving a recurring part of your development strategies, how do you get started? If you’ve never solicited non-cash gifts like stocks, donor advised funds (DAFs), or crypto before, you likely have a few questions. Just like with major gifts of cash, you’ll need an organized...
Resource Prospect Research
04 Nov 2024

AFP Canada IDEA Policy / Politique en matière d'inclusion, de diversité, d'équité et d'accès

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Silent Auction Budgeting
01 Nov 2024

Silent Auction Budgeting 101: Fundraising Success Strategies

Silent auctions are exciting opportunities to raise funds and create fun, memorable experiences for guests. By properly budgeting for your silent auction, you can avoid unnecessary expenses and maximize your fundraising potential. Plus, a well-crafted budget streamlines auction planning by helping...
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Reliable and Sustainable Revenue Streams for Nonprofits
23 Oct 2024

4 Reliable and Sustainable Revenue Streams for Nonprofits

Sustainable revenue is essential for your nonprofit to thrive. It requires less staff time, boosts your organization’s growth and capacity, and allows you to make an even greater impact on your beneficiaries. When you aren’t spending all of your time worrying about where your next funds will come...
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