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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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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...
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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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Manage Your Chapter

AFP Chapter Leader Resource Guide: Manage Your Chapter

< Back to AFP Chapter Leader Resource Guide Chapter Membership Reports Important 2021 Dates & Deadlines Hiring a Chapter Administrator Tax Filing Insurance Accord Ten Star / Ten Star Gold IDEA Champion (formerly Friends of Diversity) Bylaws Sample Committee Descriptions Strategic Planning Toolkit...
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Fundraising Fitness Test (FFT) - IGNORE OLD

In collaboration with PSI/Adventist, the FEP has developed the downloadable Excel-based FEP Fundraising Fitness Test that allows nonprofits to measure and evaluate their fundraising programs against a set of over 100 performance indicators by five donor giving levels. In addition, the seven GiG...
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AFP Chapter Leader Resource Guide: Events and Trainings

< Back to AFP Chapter Leader Resource Guide Chapter Management Session at AFP LEAD Chapter Leadership Meetings Schedule and Agenda at AFP ICON Chapter Board Workshop Chapter Presidents' Council Meeting Chapter Like-Size Meeting Chapter Leader Orientation Calls & Strategic Conversations
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Fundraising and Development on LinkedIn: A Guide for Nonprofits

In an increasingly digital world, nonprofits have the opportunity to reach more people than ever before. With 774 million global members, LinkedIn can be a great platform for fundraising and development professionals to find and engage with donors, board members, and other groups and individuals who...
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