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Hello! I am building a document that has the moves ... More

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Hi Jessika, I am strongly echoing Sylvia's recommendation ... More

We transitioned to Virtuous back in 2023 from Raiser's ... More

Kristi, this is great! Thanks for sharing! Love the ... More

Good morning!  Not sure if it would be useful for your ... More

CrowdChange is a  all-in-one online fundraising platform ... More

Hello, We're a Philadelphia-based solution provider ... More

We've been doing much of the same research. We currently ... More

You should definitely take a close look at CrowdChange. ... More

If my budget were $10K, I'd go have a conversation ... More

Speaking of "Googling," doing a search for free and ... More

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We've been using Neon for over 10 years, and based ... More

We also use Virtuous, primarily CRM and Marketing, ... More

Thanks! We're definitely looking at that. The challenge ... More

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Hi, Megan, I am NOT an attorney or an accountant. ... More

I am looking into professional development opportunities ... More

Hello - Thank you for reaching out. Our ... More

Hi, this article from Kiplinger's addresses that ... More

We moved to Virtuous last year and have been very pleased ... More

One feature that I'd be sure to investigate is how ... More

We recently switched from Donor Perfect to Neon CRM. ... More

Hi Jessika  I agree with Sylvia, a good online ... More

Hi Jessika,  The best "free" tool is Google and ... More

Hi Jessika,  Check with the main library in your ... More

I am looking for input from nonprofits that use Virtuous. ... More

Hi all We are beginning the process of ... More

As a wildlife sanctuary, our annual gala includes several ... More

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Good evening change makers!  I am looking to source ... More

Hi there.  That is an interesting situation, especially ... More

Hi Chris, A great resource that HubSpot offers is ... More

Hi! We're an arts organization and I'm enforcing more ... More

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This is a great question! Thank you for posting it!  ... More

Hello fello AFPers -- Our organization is currently ... More

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thank you all for your input and suggestions! i will ... More

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Hi there! For those of you who host special events ... More

To get new donors, boost your branding work. For instance, ... More

I think tracking unsolicited gifts is key data! It ... More

It depends on the experience you want donors to have. ... More

This is a great question, and it's something our organization ... More

Our public media station is trying to promote a Round-Up ... More

Hi, all! Thank you for your thoughts, suggestions, ... More

Hello Sandi-In addition to the comments and suggestions ... More

How does your organization code gifts when you don't ... More

Hi there, I'm about 2 months into an institutional ... More

Ah! This scrubbed version is wonderful! Thank you very ... More

Hello Lindsay, We're hoping to review something ... More

The only thing I would add to this is to think about ... More

I work in the performing arts so I understand how hectic ... More

Over the years I have listened to the pros and cons ... More

Our online giving partner, Boost My School, has a text-to-give ... More

Posting here because a couple of AFP chapters are already ... More

Hello! Our nonprofit has an annual fundraising ... More

Different context here. I raise funds in Timor-Leste ... More

Would love to learn more about this and see samples ... More

I am admittedly old school. And I would want to take ... More

Sandi, you're doing so much right. Keeping it doable ... More

If budgeted right, a little bit of social media marketing ... More

Sounds like you are already doing a lot. An email or ... More

Powered By Text is our go-to partner for this. They've ... More

Hi, all! I am new to development and work at a nonprofit ... More

I used to work at Neon One for a while and now I'm ... More

I love this question and am listening! ------------------------------ ... More

Join us this Friday, July 31, at 1:00 p.m. Eastern ... More

Hi Carly! Sure! This list is not exhaustive, but ... More

Hi Jenn, I'd love to see what you created about Ethics ... More

Jenn -  I love the idea of this being part of a fund ... More

have heard these two and they are outstanding on this ... More

Betsy: I have nineteen online courses including one ... More

I haven't heard any complaints at all about Verizon ... More

Have you run into any issues with customers who have ... More

Kathleen, We use Bloomerang. It was all new to me ... More

The CAP certification through The American College ... More

Kathleen, We switched to Bloomerang about two years ... More

hello philanthropy experts, if your program ... More

One course I've found especially helpful in bridging ... More

Thank you, James! I love where I live and this ... More

I am late in thanking everyone who responded to my ... More

I would like to have this information as well for an ... More

Our Finance Ops person is shifting over to the philanthropy ... More

My organization recognizes endowed (i.e. perpetual) ... More

Good morning ~ We are researching CRM systems and ... More

My email - joychesbrough5@gmail.comp ------------------------------ ... More

Would enjoy getting the toolkit. Thank you.  ------------------------------ ... More

We've been using GiveLively for this for several years. ... More

I would love to have access to the toolkit for an organization ... More

I would lean towards a thoughtful inclusion in the ... More

Re: "where do you keep this information if not in your ... More

I LOVE that this topic has come up - how timely! We ... More

I also just found this article which has some good ... More

Post the cliff notes when you get them! :) ------------------------------ ... More

Tara presented at Planned Giving Day NYC in May and ... More

Hi, I am looking for some companies that offer text ... More

Thank you for this information! I appreciate it. I ... More

Thanks, Dean! Appreciate your example, and your comment ... More

This link to website - perhaps a landing page with ... More

Kristi, Great question and some good advice from ... More

We have iWave and often find the info not up to date. ... More

We are looking to update our recognition policies and ... More

On behalf of Pro Athlete Community, we're scheduling ... More

Applications are now open for AFP's 2027 volunteer ... More

Nice idea, Kyndra! I believe I saw a follow up post ... More

Thank you Natalie. Thoughtful. Smart. And thank you ... More

The AFP/DMAW Bridge Conference in DC next week is having ... More

I think a written policy for such material is a great ... More

Hi Andrew, Would you please send me access to the ... More

Hi, friends. I work in the planned giving space, ... More

Good afternoon All,  I am looking to learn how ... More

Nope! Suzie Coleman Mission Of Hope ... More

Hi Monica, are you looking for a template that the ... More

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Andrew - Please include me as well to receive access ... More

Of course I will share my sources! To find grant ... More

Dear James, That is a very cool resource. I wish ... More

Thanks for reaching out, Monica. I have attached a ... More

Join us tomorrow for a free webinar (1:00–2:00 ... More

Hi Andrew, We are a regional university in a complete ... More

Hello community, I'm wondering if anyone has a Naming ... More

Hello Valerie, We at the Grand Theatre are looking ... More

Hey everyone: Our team is hosting a FREE webinar on ... More

I would like to be granted access to the resources ... More

Hi Andrew - I would love to be granted access to the ... More

Hi Andrew I would love to get a copy for some Small ... More

Hi Andrew - please send me the toolkit - thank you ... More

I've found LinkedIn Sales Navigator to be the must-have, ... More

This is great. I would like to receive access as well. ... More

I am seeking your opinion about our nonprofit agency, ... More

I suggest joining your local Chamber of Commerce to ... More

Elinor, Do all three. Send a written receipt. ... More

Liz, Does this help? The Grant Lifecycle explained. ... More

That's awesome! So glad it was helpful.  ------------------------------ ... More

I would also love access! info@riversidemuseumassociates.org  ... More

Andrew, I would love to have access to this toolkit. ... More

Hi all! I recently transitioned into fundraising after ... More

I was part of a "donate any amount" campaign when I ... More

Thanks to Natalie's postcard, we're going to design ... More

Something to certainly include is guidelines on verbiage. ... More

Thank you so much! We were concerned that they may ... More

Thanks so much Susan! The baby bottle donations are ... More

Thank you very much. So much great advice! ------------------------------ ... More

Has anyone heard of this? Better yet, does anyone ... More

Sounds like something I need! Thanks Laurie Mitchell ... More

I filmed the video in-house and we posted it on our ... More

My email is courtney_fleck@owens.edu ------------------------------ ... More

Hi Andrew, I am doing some pro bono fundraising for ... More

Hi Andrew, As a fairly new Director of Donor Relations, ... More

Hello, I would like to be granted access to the Tool ... More

I have a few clients that use a platform called ViewSpark ... More

I have sample position descriptions if that helps. ... More

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Hi Sylvia, We send a welcome video with our CEO to ... More

James, the trust dynamic you're describing is actually ... More

Hi Elinor - I'd recommend that you send a paper thank ... More

Abbey, you have revealed yourself as a true leader ... More

Hi Kimberly!   I was actually just looking ... More

I would love access to this as well! Thank you so very ... More

Hi Andrew- I would love to take advantage of this opportunity. ... More

Hi Elinor, Great question. What we do is provide ... More

Hi, Elinor. We do both/all of the above. We send ... More

We do get a lot of emails, so we tend to send thank-you ... More

I would as well, thanks! ------------------------------ ... More

Thanks for this amazing resource, Andrew! I would love ... More

Hi experts! Do you send a thank you email and/or letter ... More

Thanks Abbey! You're always so encouraging. ------------------------------ ... More

We would like to create a development committee as ... More

I agree! Stickers are fun and low cost. Lapel pins ... More

This is great! I would like a copy as well.  Jennie.dickerson@cfgm.org ... More

Love this - we do recognition as well. One cautionary ... More

This would be amazing to have.  If you do find it, ... More

Hi Andrew,  We are a small non-profit only four years ... More

I am trying to gather as many resources as I can on ... More

Hi, Andrew. I'd love access to this resource. Thank ... More

A few years ago we started sending handwritten notes ... More

Congratulations, Elizabeth, you can be the first to ... More

I would love access to this information. Thank you! ... More

Would appreciate receiving a copy of your toolkit -- ... More

Hi Andrew, I would love to have access to your Annual ... More

Hey everyone!  I'm headed to Chicago next week for ... More

Hi Andrew! How kind and generous of you to offer ... More

Hi Andrew, I would really appreciate access to your ... More

Hello! We love recognizing our members and in 2024 ... More

I would love to have access to the kit. ralphb@rainbowresourcecentre.org ... More

Hi Andrew - I serve on a board of a small non-profit ... More

Hello Colleagues, I am seeking a template or examples ... More

I love how simple and sustainable this is, Elinor! ... More

Hi Andrew, I would like access to the resources Tool ... More

Hi Andrew. I'd love access to this resource. Thank ... More

I made it a goal to connect with two donors each day. ... More

Great question Panos! Thank you for introducing it. ... More

Hi Andrew, This sounds amazing.  I would love to ... More