Guides & Resources

Nonprofit and philanthropic organizations can benefit significantly from incorporating advocacy into their strategies. It’s an inexpensive way for supporters to get involved, which is especially important given the economic downturn resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic . Plus, it allows you to...

As AFP members know, it is critical for colleagues and others to be able to find you to connect, especially during these COVID-19 times. However, members often will not find their names in the AFP Global Member Directory on the main website ( https://afpglobal.org/member-directory-search ) or in the...

The unprecedented global pandemic has changed individuals’ ways of life. For professional fundraisers, these changes have brought about a lot of uncertainty and difficulty obtaining the necessary funds to keep nonprofit organizations running smoothly. Some organizations have pressed pause on many of...

FRANÇAIS Close to 10 percent of AFP membership identify as working in a small shop. This is Part 1 of AFP’s “Five Things” briefs about small shops: 1) Five Great Things About Working in a Small Shop , 2) F ive Challenging Things About Working in a Small Shop and 3) Five Tips for Working in a Small...

ENGLISH Près de 10 % des membres de l’AFP affirment qu’ils travaillent dans un petit organisme. Voici la première partie d’une série de trois articles portant sur cinq aspects liés aux petits organismes : 1) Cinq avantages à travailler dans un petit organisme ; 2) Cinq défis liés au travail dans un...

Unconscious bias is the attitudes or stereotypes that affect our understanding, actions and decisions in an unconscious manner. The existence of unconscious bias is scientifically tested by a multitude of researchers, including from The University of California, who have compiled compelling evidence...

How Can You Overcome Any Cost Barriers for Young Professionals? Offer education scholarships and membership grants YPs can’t afford membership without a scholarship Encourage young professionals to engage with their employers and to share the benefit of membership Encouraging to not spread...

We know these are challenging, scary and even puzzling times for you. To help you navigate the ever-changing landscape, we’ve gathered resources to help guide you in your fundraising, donor communications and stewardship, engaging current and prospective donors from your home, and more. As more...