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The AFP Foundation for Philanthropy is pleased to welcome three new members to its fundraising board for 2026 — Randy Gorod, Dr. John Michael Lee Jr., CFRE, and Muneeb Syed, CFRE, who will be serving ex officio as co-chair of the AFP Foundation for Philanthropy–Canada Board. These leaders bring decades of experience in fundraising and nonprofit strategy, along with deep expertise in philanthropic partnerships, donor engagement, and advancing sector-wide initiatives. Their expertise will enhance...

AFP Member Spotlights are a recurring series of interviews with AFP members, highlighting the unique individuals and career paths that exist within the fundraising profession. If you know an inspiring fundraising professional who deserves to be featured, please email afpmarcom@afpglobal.org.In this member spotlight, we interviewed Mary Paxton, MNA, CFRE, the newly elected chapter presidents’ council representative on the AFP Global Board of Directors. Mary reflects on her path into fundraising,...

The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP), the largest association of fundraising professionals in the world, has announced a renewed partnership with Fundraising Academy at National University, a premier educational hub for fundraising professionals, volunteers, and board members.Fundraising Academy provides practical, relationship-centered fundraising education rooted in its signature Cause Selling approach. Through accessible online courses, certificate programs, webinars, and live cohort...

I stumbled into fundraising through the side door of communications. When I attended AFP ICON in 2025, I expected to walk away with strategies, templates, and a deeper understanding of the areas I still didn't fully grasp in the fundraising profession. I thought it would be a valuable professional development opportunity, and if I made a few new LinkedIn connections along the way, that would be a bonus.What I didn't expect was the internal shift that happened. I walked in as a communicator who supported...

AFP Member Spotlights are a recurring series of interviews with AFP members, highlighting the unique individuals and career paths that exist within the fundraising profession. If you know an inspiring fundraising professional who deserves to be featured, please email afpmarcom@afpglobal.org.In this member spotlight, we interviewed Luis Francisco Pacheco Cámara, the newly elected AFP Mexico Foundation representative on the AFP Global Board of Directors. He reflects on a 25-year career rooted in community...

Los AFP Member Spotlights son una serie recurrente de entrevistas con miembros de AFP que destacan a las personas únicas y las trayectorias profesionales que existen dentro de la profesión de la procuración de fondos. Si conoces a un(a) profesional inspirador(a) de la procuración de fondos que merezca ser destacado(a), por favor escribe a afpmarcom@afpglobal.org.En este perfil de miembro, entrevistamos a Luis Francisco Pacheco Cámara, el recién electo representante de la Fundación AFP México ante...