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Guides and Resources to support every fundraising need

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.

Can't find exactly what you are looking for?  Be sure to check out the search at the bottom of the page for access to a wide variety of resources.

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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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Resources for Chapter Government Relations Chairs

The resources listed are meant to help you in your role as chapter government relations chair.
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AFP Canada Board – General Information and Nominating Process

< Back to Get Involved: AFP Volunteer Opportunities General Information AFP Canada, a nonprofit formed in 2017, represents more than 3,000 fundraisers across the country working to support causes and missions that help Canadians from coast to coast to coast. We serve as the voice of the fundraising...
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Resources for Chapter Membership Chairs

The resources listed are meant to help you in your role as chapter membership chair.
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Faculty Training Academy: AFP Certified Facilitators

AFP’s Faculty Training Academy graduates are experienced instructors who have attended an advanced training program in teaching and mentoring.
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AFP Global Board – General Information and Nominating Process

< Back to Get Involved: AFP Volunteer Opportunities You have the power to influence the focus and direction of AFP in a very concrete way: by nominating leaders for the AFP Global Board of Directors! The AFP Global Board provides direction and oversight to the Association and is seeking active...
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The State of The Fundraising Profession

AFP provides the fundraising community with important research such as quarterly Fundraising Effectiveness Project reports and an annual compensation and benefits report. These, and other AFP resources, can be used to help fundraisers understand and adapt to the changing trends within our profession...
Resource guide Your Fundraising Career Benchmarks Prospect Research Research Reports Diversity and Inclusion (IDEA)

How to Hire a Chapter Administrator

Gain insight on how to hire a chapter administrator.
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Like Size Chapter Groups

Like-size chapter information, including grouping list, LinkedIn groups, district chart and recent conference meeting minutes may be found here.
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Resources for Chapter Foundation Development Chairs

The resources listed are meant to help you in your role as chapter foundation development chair.
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A Fundraising Community for All

AFP is committed to the principles of inclusion, diversity, equity and access (IDEA) in the fundraising profession, the philanthropic sector, and throughout all of society. This guide features IDEA resources to promote inclusivity in your fundraising efforts and your interactions with the...
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