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AFP International Discussions

  • By joining and using this community, you agree that ... More

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  • Many thanks to everyone for this feedback.  It has ... More

  • Classroom Central recently migrated from Raiser's Edge ... More

  • I can recommend GSB Fundraising. They have worked with ... More

  • For those who host galas, what are some of the most ... More

  • Those fires were/still are a nightmare, I'm sorry you ... More

  • I, too, would love to be in on a mid-level giving group ... More

  • Hi David, really appreciate you laying all this ... More

  • Hi Corinna, You're asking a great question-there are ... More

  • Hi Kelsey, We've seen orgs use iWave and Instrumentl ... More

  • Hi Amy, Thanks for surfacing this-honestly a bit ... More

  • Hi Jane, You're not alone in weighing Bloomerang's ... More

  • Hi,  Unfortunately, one our camps burned down in ... More

  • After we had an attorney threaten Raisers Edge with ... More

  • With all due respect, none of the vendors listed offer ... More

  • We have used Donor Search and Iwave. They are both ... More

  • We've had Neon for about 2 1/2 years.  You can pay ... More

  • Has anyone else responded to the letter from from Unclaimed ... More

  • Hi, Corinna. I would echo much of what's shared here. ... More

  • Hi. Not sure if something was organized but would love ... More

  • Thank you! This is very helpful. ------------------------------ ... More

  • Even though my organization is still using Raiser's ... More

  • My recommendation is to choose a CRM that even the ... More

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  • Yeah, you want Bloomerang.  They've continued to develop ... More

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  • Good morning, Congratulations and best of luck with ... More

  • I'm not familiar with the other two products but I ... More

  • We're in the process of selecting a new CRM and are ... More

  • Knowing which CRM system you're working with and the ... More

  • Hi folks, this is my first time posting.  Our nonprofit ... More

  • Here are some example forms to get you started: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1LjepCkKyc281NyhPvED3avuEb7eZJQO9 ... More

  • Hi Beth, Attached is a handout that I had created ... More

  • Sure, the go-tos are Donor Search, iWave and a few ... More

  • Ainsley, a few quick thoughts.  Bi-directional sync ... More

  • I think you're asking about a gift acceptance policy. ... More

  • Corinna, One place you can post is on Candis's Philanthropy ... More

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    Ethical Guidelines

    Hi there!  Wondering if anyone has a formal doc or ... More

  • These recommendations are spot on!  Also, your current ... More

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  • Hi there! We have a group of fundraising operations ... More

  • In terms of prospecting when it comes to wealth screening ... More

  • The organization where I work does not currently have ... More

  • Hi! This is the link to the GPA Career Center where ... More

  • Good morning Corina - I went the same route and ended ... More

  • Hello, I serve on a board of a local nonprofit that ... More

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  • The most successful event I ever built was a full day ... More

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  • Hi Jan,  I've attached a PDF version of the Donor ... More

  • I like the idea of something new and different that ... More

  • Hello. Attached is the form I use when recording a ... More

  • Hi Maggie -- Omatic Software has a fully API-based ... More

  • This is such an unfortunate situation for your donor ... More

  • While corporate support for special events has certainly ... More

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  • We have also had a good experience with CARS. More

  • Events still work for orgs that think community, fun, ... More

  • Yep, Blackthorn is a great app. Pricing can be a sticker ... More

  • Hi Maggie, what app is being used for the integration? ... More

  • We use CARS as well and have had no issues.  ------------------------------ ... More

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    RE: Career Moves Advice

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  • Hi all, Looking to get some advice from any Database ... More

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    RE: Career Moves Advice

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  • Please include me - nneilson@midnightmission.org  ... More

  • I'm interested! nneilson@midnightmission.org  ------------------------------ ... More

  • I was at a gala recently in NYC and the auctioneer ... More

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    Donor Recognition

    Hello, We are coordinating details on how donors prefer ... More

  • Hi Jenn -  Thanks for coordinating.  I don't think ... More

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    Planned Gift Commitment Forms and documentation

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  • Please include me as well.  scaplan@ramahwisconsin.com  ... More

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    Fundraising Event Trends

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    Fundraising Event Trends

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  • Could you let me know if you might be located in DFW, ... More

  • We have referred donors to CARS (a 501(c)(3)) for ... More

  • We want to be able to accept both one-time and recurring ... More

  • In search of recommendations for an energetic, effective ... More

  • Hi Jenn - Thank you for organizing this! I'd love to ... More

  • Hi Sharon, I've been looking into this same service ... More

  • Hi Carlin, In 2023, we switched from 15 years of ... More

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    Ticketmaster/Archtics

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  • Thanks! ------------------------------ Deanna Walz ... More

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    RE: Career Moves Advice

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  • Hi, Jenn, We at Staupell love these kinds of conversations ... More

  • I would add something but Deanna has you covered. ... More

  • To add to the notes you have already, consider volunteering ... More

  • If you are an introvert, then you may not be comfortable ... More

  • There happens to be a free live webinar on this topic ... More

  • Hi! I would love to be a part of this conversation ... More

  • Hi, Carlin! We're currently going through a ... More

  • We are considering Virtuous as well and have talked ... More

  • I would love to be included! Thanks for organizing! ... More

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    Vehicle Donations

    We are a nationwide non-profit. Does anyone use/recommend ... More

  • This historic model of the silent phase of a Capital ... More

  • Hi, I'm also new to mid-level giving and would ... More

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  • I would also love to be included in this conversation ... More

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    RE: Drawbacks of Virtuous?

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  • Hi Jenn, I'd love to be included--thanks for organizing!  ... More

  • I would love to join this group!  Thank you jbartlett@samaritanlancaster.org ... More

  • I haven't seen a lot of feedback about CharityProud ... More

  • I'd also love to be added if not too late! Tanya ... More

  • I'd love to join this conversation as well. sfantl@retreatfarm.org. ... More

  • Hi Jenn, I would love to be included if it's not too ... More

  • Thank you, I would appreciate the opportunity to join.  ... More

  • Hi Jenn, I'd love to be included as well! jduvon@sunnyside.cc ... More

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  • I'm interested in joining this discussion! ------------------------------ ... More

  • Morning! Another option may be is to talk with folks ... More

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  • Hi Carlin, I'd be happy to have a more detailed conversation, ... More

  • Thanks, Todd! That's helpful. I'll pass this along ... More

  • I would be interested as well! akajs@matriculate.org ... More

  • My original response didn't include my email so here ... More

  • Please add me to the group. - shnita.scroggins@uss.salvationarmy.org ... More

  • Would love to join this discussion. Ed Lenane Director ... More

  • Brad, Great question. I would include as generic ... More

  • Maybe something like: Thank you so much for your support ... More

  • I'd love to be a part of the conversation as well! ... More

  • I would also like to participate in this group Thank ... More

  • I think my Annual Giving team would love to hear more.  ... More

  • I would be interested as well.  betsy.delk@westliberty.edu ... More

  • I would be interested in a group discussion about midlevel ... More

  • I'd love to join the conversation as well! koswald@mfastpete.org  ... More

  • Hi Jenn,  I would love to be included too. Jane@brendansailing.org ... More

  • Add me, please!! ------------------------------ Susan ... More

  • I would love to be included! ssalvago@gbhs.org ------------------------------ ... More

  • Thank you for organizing a group conversation, Megan! ... More

  • Hello, We are looking to move away from RENXT after ... More

  • I'd love to join - kgerlach@communitysmiles.org. ... More

  • Hi Jenn, Thanks for getting this organized! if it is ... More

  • Hi Jenn, I would like to be included, please! mferlazzo@sparcc.net ... More

  • Count me in!  Molly Blumenfeld, Individual Giving ... More

  • Hi Jenn, I'd love to join as well! Thank you for organizing! ... More

  • Yes! Me please and thank you! ------------------------------ ... More

  • Hi Jenn - I would love to join as well. Thanks! ... More

  • I would like to be a part of the discussion if it is ... More

  • I'm late, but I would be interested in joining the ... More

  • Hi Jenn, I would love to be included! erinre@jcmh.org ... More

  • Thanks to everyone who has responded so far! I've sent ... More

  • One of the best pieces of career advice I ever received ... More

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  • I'd love to be included in the discussion! jashley@clyffordstillmuseum.org ... More

  • Hi Marianne,  RFM is a new acronym to me but after ... More

  • My email is elinore@flourishfurniturebank.org. Excited ... More

  • Jenn, I would also love to join this conversation! ... More

  • Hi Jenn, I would like to included.  Email is adauria@viscardicenter.org.  ... More

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    Career Moves Advice

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  • Thank you for organizing this! Kathlee ... More

  • Hi! Anyone have good ideas for how you report capital ... More

  • I would love to be included - brudich@jbilibrary.org ... More

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    Words to use when asking donors to bring a guest

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  • I'd be interested in joining the discussion. We're ... More

  • Count me in mstaples@csfphiladelphia.org ------------------------------ ... More

  • Thanks so much for the interest! I'm happy to organize ... More

  • Hello Jenn, I currently run a program but of course ... More

  • Currently using DonorSearch and we are starting the ... More

  • Yes, I'd like to join a group to discuss mid-level ... More

  • Hi Faith, One of the initiatives that I'm trying ... More

  • Hello, We had KPMG , one of the BIG Four accounting ... More

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    Guidelines for Development Director Annual Review

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  • Please include me as well, if a group conversation ... More

  • Hello everyone, We're in the process of refreshing ... More

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    BBB Wise Giving Seal

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    RE: AI Policy

    We have a pretty general AI policy. It's attached.  ... More

  • Hi Jenn, Happy to connect with you and the others ... More

  • Hi Evelyn, Thanks for the input! To your point, I ... More

  • Hi Shelley, Thanks for the great suggestions! I totally ... More

  • Excellent! given that I'm a data scientist, I also ... More

  • Hi Scott, I've mentioned this in a few other responses, ... More

  • Hi Marianne, There have definitely been a lot of ... More

  • What a relief! I was panicking with you. Remember ... More

  • Hi Mary, Thank you so much for this suggestion! We ... More

  • Hi Brian, Thank you so much for your response and ... More

  • Hi Jessica, I would not consider the costs of the ... More

  • Hi Natalie, I'd love to connect on Friday if you ... More

  • I'd love to join a conversation on this topic! ------------------------------ ... More

  • Expert/author. He does host a tv show about the subject ... More

  • I'm interested in this topic as well. If anyone is ... More

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    Admin Support for Major Gift Officers

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    AI Policy

    I saw some older posts on this - but didn't see any ... More

  • Thank you Laura for the great information! More

  • Thank you for sharing, Laura! ------------------------------ ... More

  • Hello, Susy. I recorded this micro-video for AFP ... More

  • Jessica, Is this a speaker people would ordinarily ... More

  • Thank you Stan!! More

  • So appreciated Hayden! More

  • GREAT stuff Jesse! Thank you!! More

  • Hello, I have a keynote speaker set to speak at an ... More

  • David, I think there's some good comments here already. ... More

  • Hello! We are a new 501 (c) 3 but have been in existence ... More

  • Hi! I'd love to chat with someone who's currently ... More

  • Hi David - It really depends on where your donors are ... More

  • The only other suggestion I would have is looking at ... More

  • What is the timeline to deliver the $5K through non-appeal ... More

  • Our strategy is to mail to the same list. However, ... More

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    RE: Credit card fees

    Once you have your solution in place, I would ask your ... More

  • Great suggestions below for seizing this opportunity ... More

  • Hey, I quickly pulled this from GPA Career Planning ... More

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    RE: Compensation for Development Directors

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  • Wouldn't the credit card fee be part of the cost of ... More

  • I have no concerns about how the organization deals ... More

  • Just to clarify -- the organization is only separating ... More

  • hi yes, but you're not breaking it out if the donor ... More

  • I assume that they are counting the program registration ... More

  • Hello Friends, We are a medium sized non-profit who ... More