AFP Discussion Threads

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AFP International Discussions

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    RE: Giving Tuesday 2023 results

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  • Hmmm. You can't hire a person who never responds. ... More

  • If the person is the POA and the person they are representing ... More

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    NetSuite as Fundraising and PR CRM

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    RE: Restricted Funds

    I am interested in hearing best practices from Canadian ... More

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    Giving Tuesday 2023 results

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  • If you're looking for a sounding board or seasoned ... More

  • Hi, Pat,   We're going back and forth about offering ... More

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  • Hi Fidel, I took a look because I work not too far ... More

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    Donor Appreciation Events

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  • In my experience both professionally and personally, ... More

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  • My current Development Manager has resigned and I am ... More

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    RE: Power of Attorney Canceling Donation?

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    RE: Power of Attorney Canceling Donation?

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  • Greetings! I have not faced this dilemma as a fundraiser, ... More

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  • I concur heartily with Wendy Hammond's advice. Visit ... More

  • Note: I am not a legal expert and this should be taken ... More

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    RE: Power of Attorney Canceling Donation?

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  • There is a reason the donor gave power of attorney ... More

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  • I agree with all of the responses indicating that letters ... More

  • Many nonprofit organizations tend to overload donors ... More

  • Hello!   Does anyone have examples of "donor ask" cards?  ... More

  • Judith! and all--I was happy to open my forum email ... More

  • In my experience, most planned gifts are decided upon ... More

  • This is a real problem in our organization; we have ... More

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    Power of Attorney Canceling Donation?

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  • If you are using an auction software that allows bidders ... More

  • Hello, Willa, You are smart to be looking at options ... More

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    RE: Restricted Funds

    I would stress to look at your endowment guidelines.  ... More

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    RE: Rural Auction Question

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  • Agreed!  Thank you for this post.  I am fairly new ... More

  • Good morning! I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving. ... More

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    RE: Restricted Funds

    Often, when conditions of a restricted gift are no ... More

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    Restricted Funds

    Greetings All, Our Foundation was begun by $10,000 ... More

  • I'm not sure exactly how it works, but auction houses ... More

  • Hi, Pat,   We just hosted one of our Water Cooler ... More

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    RE: Rural Auction Question

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  • I couldn't agree with you more! Thank you for saying ... More

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    Giving Thanks

    I am grateful for this forum, not only for the education ... More

  • Hi Julie, Several years ago I developed a hospital ... More

  • For the live auction consider doing a hybrid so the ... More

  • Sounds like you have solid experience to build upon. ... More

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    Rural Auction Question

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  • I also recommend turning on the Captcha requirement ... More

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    Board committees

    How many and what type of committees do you ask your ... More

  • We use a square reader. You can purchase it online. ... More

  • I would refrain from asking. I think its too risky ... More

  • Thank you all for your help!!! More

  • hi, yes, this should definitely be under your purvue. ... More

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  • I agree with Sheila about the engagement potential ... More

  • Dear Colleague -- Erica suggested some solid companies ... More

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  • hi, with that volume, you may definitely be interested ... More

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  • I did something similar and found the Veritus Group ... More

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