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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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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 2023

Ethical Dilemmas in Fundraising: Booking Pledges Without Written Confirmation

This Ethics Awareness Month, we asked AFP members to share ethical dilemmas they have faced in their careers and how they were able to resolve them, successfully or not, using the AFP Code of Ethical Standards. See more ethical dilemmas. Tell us about an ethical dilemma you faced: My organization...
Resource Ethics
Money for College
02 Oct 2023

Ethical Dilemmas in Fundraising: Donation in Exchange for Admission

This Ethics Awareness Month, we asked AFP members to share ethical dilemmas they have faced in their careers and how they were able to resolve them, successfully or not, using the AFP Code of Ethical Standards. See more ethical dilemmas. Tell us about an ethical dilemma you faced: I worked as the...
Resource Ethics
Emergency Funds
02 Oct 2023

Ethical Dilemmas in Fundraising: Funding for Closed Programs

This Ethics Awareness Month, we asked AFP members to share ethical dilemmas they have faced in their careers and how they were able to resolve them, successfully or not, using the AFP Code of Ethical Standards. See more ethical dilemmas. Tell us about an ethical dilemma you faced: Our current...
Resource Ethics
Fundraising Ethical Dilemmas
02 Oct 2023

Ethical Dilemmas in Fundraising

This Ethics Awareness Month, we asked AFP members to share ethical dilemmas they have faced in their careers and how they were able to resolve them, successfully or perhaps not so successfully. Conflict with Board Member over Donor Intent: I had started working at a small nonprofit as the director...
Resource Ethics
Report
02 Oct 2023

Ethical Dilemmas in Fundraising: Sexual Harassment from a Prospect

This Ethics Awareness Month, we asked AFP members to share ethical dilemmas they have faced in their careers and how they were able to resolve them, successfully or not, using the AFP Code of Ethical Standards. See more ethical dilemmas. Tell us about an ethical dilemma you faced: An employee of...
Resource Ethics
Nonprofit Text List Growth Tips
15 Sep 2023

4 Tips to Grow Your Nonprofit's Text-to-Give Contact List

In today's digitally connected world, reaching supporters through text has emerged as a powerful tool for nonprofits to expand their outreach and achieve their fundraising goals. Unlike other mediums like email or direct mail, text messaging uniquely simulates a one-on-one conversation, allowing...
Resource Online Fundraising/Social Media
3 Website Design Tips to Meet Your Fundraising Deadlines
21 Aug 2023

3 Website Design Tips to Meet Your Fundraising Deadlines

Picture this: Your nonprofit is coming up on a tight fundraising deadline for your year-end campaign. You’re a few thousand dollars from meeting your goal, and you need to inspire giving quickly. You’ve churned out social media content, sent urgent email updates, and even texted your supporters to...
Resource Online Fundraising/Social Media
Incorporate Risk Management Into Nonprofit Operations
17 Aug 2023

How to Incorporate Risk Management Into Nonprofit Operations

When your nonprofit discusses risk management, you probably think about it in the context of mitigating negative situations. After all, if risks arise, having a procedure in place to handle those risks is critical for getting your organization back on track. However, the most effective nonprofit...
Resource Development Office
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11 Jul 2023

Unlock the Power of Make-A-Will Month: 3 Strategies for Amplifying Planned Giving

As National Make-A-Will Month approaches this August, nonprofits have a golden opportunity to supercharge their planned giving initiatives. Each year, Make-A-Will Month generates hundreds of millions of dollars in planned gifts for organizations across the nation. By encouraging supporters to...
Resource Planned Giving
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06 Jul 2023

Membership Programs for Nonprofits: 6 Factors for Success

As a nonprofit, consistent revenue helps you build and sustain the work that fuels your mission. Effective nonprofit membership programs offer an influx of recurring funds that can help you more easily plan for the future. Membership programs for nonprofits are also a way to boost engagement with...
Resource Donor Relations/Stewardship
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