AFP Discussion Threads

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AFP International Discussions

RE: Phone call versus email

By: Kevin Burton , 38 minutes ago

Sheila - Texting seems to be an increasingly popular ... More
RE: Corporate donor led me on..... how to respond?

By: Sheila Bird , an hour ago

I would recommend making a $25 K ask face-to-face especially ... More
RE: Phone call versus email

By: Sheila Bird , an hour ago

This is a tough question. Our database gives us the ... More
RE: Nagging Vendors to Sponsor

By: Sheila Bird , an hour ago

To me this is a good illustration of is the correct ... More
RE: Nagging Vendors to Sponsor

By: Camille Schramm , 3 hours ago

There is a very careful balance that needs to be struck ... More
RE: Feedback on CRM to go with ACME ticketing syst ...

By: Anonymous Member , 4 hours ago

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RE: Phone call versus email

By: Kate Fitzpatrick , 4 hours ago

We're all about the phone calls at my organization ... More
RE: Nagging Vendors to Sponsor

By: Rita Brouwer-Ancher , 5 hours ago

Hello, Sending the message that the health system ... More
RE: Social Media Frequency

By: Dawn Hartman , 6 hours ago

We use Facebook and Instagram and post much more frequently ... More
RE: Board Member "Job Description" and Report Card

By: Ellen Howes , 6 hours ago

You're so welcome! Happy to try and answer follow up ... More
RE: Board Member "Job Description" and Report Card

By: Rachel Castro , 6 hours ago

Thank you, Ellen! This is super helpful. Thank ... More
RE: Social Media Frequency

By: Jane McGowan , 7 hours ago

Very interesting! Great to have this perspective--thank ... More
RE: Corporate donor led me on..... how to respond?

By: Joy Stephens , 7 hours ago

At the Corporate Giving Network , we help nonprofits ... More
RE: Board Member "Job Description" and Report Card

By: Ellen Howes , 7 hours ago

Hi Rachel and others! Happy to share this attachment ... More
RE: Nagging Vendors to Sponsor

By: Joy Stephens , 7 hours ago

Hello all, This is the type of thing we see at the ... More
RE: Board Member "Job Description" and Report Card

By: Mike Skaggs , 7 hours ago

We are doing the same thing with our organization. ... More
RE: Nagging Vendors to Sponsor

By: Anonymous Member , 7 hours ago

This message was posted by a user wishing to remain ... More
RE: Nagging Vendors to Sponsor

By: Anonymous Member , 7 hours ago

This message was posted by a user wishing to remain ... More
Grant Finance Job Description Samples

By: Jaime Gutshall , 7 hours ago

Hi There - we are looking to potentially hire someone ... More
RE: Nagging Vendors to Sponsor

By: Anonymous Member , 8 hours ago

This message was posted by a user wishing to remain ... More
RE: Board Member "Job Description" and Report Card

By: Laurie Smolenski , 8 hours ago

Rachel, I'm in the same boat and would welcome others' ... More
RE: Nagging Vendors to Sponsor

By: Michelle Gorham , 9 hours ago

I have been in this situation and have found that encouragement ... More
RE: Social Media Frequency

By: Tim Decker , yesterday

We're also a two person team. Our FB and Instagram ... More
RE: Direct Marketing Firm Recommendations?

By: Anonymous Member , yesterday

This message was posted by a user wishing to remain ... More
RE: Feathr & Other Targeted Email/Ad Services

By: Erin McFadden , yesterday

Thanks everyone for your feedback. Unfortunately it's ... More
RE: Organization name change

By: Keith Hejna , yesterday

My pleasure. I'm happy to connect and answer any questions ... More
RE: Corporate donor led me on..... how to respond?

By: Darien Koons , yesterday

Hello! A mentor of mine once told me that, in fundraising, ... More
RE: Nagging Vendors to Sponsor

By: Anonymous Member , yesterday

This message was posted by a user wishing to remain ... More
Nagging Vendors to Sponsor

By: Anonymous Member , yesterday

This message was posted by a user wishing to remain ... More
RE: Organization name change

By: Stacey Otte-Demangate , yesterday

Hi Keith, This was very helpful. Thank you! I'll be ... More
Board Member "Job Description" and Report Card

By: Rachel Castro , yesterday

Greetings! Our organization is looking for ... More
RE: Phone call versus email

By: Kevin Burton , yesterday

Phone calls are still a great touch point for thanking ... More
RE: Organization name change

By: Christina Scarpino , yesterday

Hi Stacey, Our agency, serving survivors of domestic ... More
RE: Corporate donor led me on..... how to respond?

By: Hope Jordan , yesterday

I'd reply with gratitude, while making a mental note ... More
RE: Corporate donor led me on..... how to respond?

By: Mary Monday , yesterday

Understandable to have the feeling of disappointment. ... More

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RE: Organization name change

By: Hope Jordan , yesterday

Hi Stacey, In the early 2000s, I was the PR and Marketing ... More
RE: CRM Feedback on Virtuous, Keela, DonorPerfect, ...

By: Anonymous Member , yesterday

This message was posted by a user wishing to remain ... More
Feedback on CRM to go with ACME ticketing system

By: Anonymous Member , yesterday

This message was posted by a user wishing to remain ... More
RE: Corporate donor led me on..... how to respond?

By: Richard Przywara , yesterday

We've all experienced this with a donor. I would strongly ... More
RE: CRM Feedback on Virtuous, Keela, DonorPerfect, ...

By: Stuart Manewith , yesterday

If you use any of the General Ledger functionality ... More
RE: Direct Marketing Firm Recommendations?

By: Kathryn O'Connor , yesterday

I'm not currently working with any firm, however, I ... More
RE: Zoom v Microsoft Teams

By: Lisa Jones Rossi , yesterday

Hi Dave, Our agency was moved to MS Teams due to Zoom ... More
RE: Corporate donor led me on..... how to respond?

By: Katherine Lander , yesterday

This is just how it goes sometimes. Sadly donors don't ... More
Phone call versus email

By: Ricci Levy , yesterday

We just began calling our new monthly donors just to ... More
RE: Corporate donor led me on..... how to respond?

By: Dan Alpert , yesterday

I would graciously accept the $2,500 and move on with ... More
RE: Organization name change

By: Keith Hejna , yesterday

“What's in a name? That which we call a nonprofit mission ... More
RE: Tracking donations to appeal -- where is the cut ...

By: Anonymous Member , yesterday

This message was posted by a user wishing to remain ... More
RE: CRM Feedback on Virtuous, Keela, DonorPerfect, ...

By: Jenn Schooley , yesterday

We are transitioning from Raiser's Edge to Virtuous ... More
Direct Marketing Firm Recommendations?

By: Anonymous Member , yesterday

This message was posted by a user wishing to remain ... More
RE: Tracking donations to appeal -- where is the cut ...

By: Ashley Bell , 2 days ago

Cut off timing is tricky. At my organization we'll ... More
RE: Zoom v Microsoft Teams

By: Jerold Kappel , 2 days ago

My nonprofit library foundation uses Zoom and it works ... More
RE: Tracking donations to appeal -- where is the cut ...

By: Betsy Hope , 2 days ago

I would cut it off when the next appeal is sent in ... More

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RE: Corporate donor led me on..... how to respond?

By: Jeremy Goldberg , 2 days ago

expressing disappointment won't improve the donation ... More
RE: Corporate donor led me on..... how to respond?

By: Betsy Hope , 2 days ago

Honestly, I wouldn't. You've already invested much ... More