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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.

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A New Era of Fundraising

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New to Fundraising

New to Fundraising? We’ve Got You Covered

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The State of The Fundraising Profession

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Fundraising Community

AFP Membership: Strength in Numbers, Value in Belonging

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Young Professionals

Filling the Leadership Gap: Tools to Help You Go Farther

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A diverse group of professionals

A Fundraising Community for All

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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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02 Oct 2018

Chapter Record Retention Guidelines

This material is presented for the purpose of assisting chapters in dealing with the issue of record retention and is not intended to constitute legal or tax advice.

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01 Oct 2018

Diversity Essay: Fundraising in the Jewish Community

Fundraisers in/for the Jewish community operate by an entirely different set of rules, advises Henry D. Lewis. Here are a few of them.

Resource Diversity and Inclusion (IDEA)

01 Oct 2018

Diversity Essay: Philanthropy as a Tenet of Islam

Islam is the second largest religion in the world, with 1.3 billion adherents in 184 countries, including three million people in the U.S. Author John Huebler offers basic information about the practices and teachings of Islam.

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01 Oct 2018

Diversity Essay: Black Philanthropy in America

Giving, in the American black culture began during the slavery years and remains a significant and meaningful part of black culture, notes author Spencer I. Scott.

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01 Oct 2018

Diversity Essay: Latino Philanthropy in the U.S.

Juan Calixto, CFRE, notes that the Latino population has reached 35.3 million people, with purchasing power estimated to reach $450 billion. Fundraising among them is about basics: Know your audience, get them involved, and follow through with good stewardship.

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01 Oct 2018

Diversity Essay: Traditions of Giving and Sharing in Asian Cultures

Chinese, Filipino, Japanese, and Korean traditions of giving and sharing can be unique or have similarities to practices in other cultures. Janice Gow Pettey, CFRE, reviews.

Resource Diversity and Inclusion (IDEA)

01 Oct 2018

Diversity Essays

Read a collection of essays on several diverse communities.

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01 Oct 2018

Diversity Essay: Characteristics of Cuban-American Fundraising

Author Rolando Damian Rodriguez, CFRE believes that fundraising succeeds in any culture using the same basic human principles. He offers insights into the Cuban-American culture of South Florida.

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01 Oct 2018

Diversity Essay: Native American Fundraising: Don't forget your blanket

Although Native Americans are people of infinite variety, there are some commonalities shared among Native communities that can be helpful in fundraising. Kay C. Peck, CFRE, explores.

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01 Oct 2018

AFP African American Community of Fundraising Professionals Page

Here you will find information and resources of interest to African-American fundraisers and those who work with organizations with an African-American audience.

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