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FRANÇAIS As the charitable landscape continues to evolve, AFP Canada’s Government Relations Committee remains committed to ensuring the federal government understands the vital role of fundraising and the broader charitable sector in building strong, healthy communities. This year, the Committee advanced several priority issues, engaged with policymakers across parties, and responded to emerging policy developments affecting charities nationwide.Below is a summary of this year’s key advocacy activities...

In 2008, AFP honored Emily Schreiber with the William R. Simms Awards for Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy for her extraordinary efforts in founding Laps for CF. Diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis at the age of nine, Emily transformed her personal challenge into a mission to raise awareness and funds for CF research and patient support.Starting with a goal to raise $3,000 through a swim-a-thon, she surpassed expectations by raising nearly $60,000 in the first year. Since then, Laps for CF has grown...

ENGLISH Alors que le paysage caritatif continue d'évoluer, le Comité des relations gouvernementales de l'AFP Canada se consacre à sensibiliser le gouvernement fédéral au rôle essentiel que jouent la collecte de fonds et le secteur de la bienfaisance dans le développement de communautés fortes et saines. Cette année, le Comité a fait avancer plusieurs questions prioritaires, a collaboré avec des décideurs politiques de tous les partis et a réagi aux nouveaux défis politiques touchant les organismes...

Here are six accessible, credible online education options from Canadian post-secondary institutions. These are ideal for fundraisers who want to deepen their understanding of inclusion, diversity, equity, access (IDEA), anti-racism and decolonization — and support their organization’s commitment to those values. Historical, Systemic and Intersectional Anti-Racism: From Awareness to Action — University of British Columbia (UBC)A free, self-paced course exploring structural racism, colonial legacies...

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 Robyn B. Jones, senior donor relations officer at United Way of Pierce County. She shared how she found her calling in fundraising through public radio, what inspires...

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 Kristie McBee, relationship development manager at United Way of Northeast Florida. Guided by her passion for community engagement, Kristie transitioned from outreach...