AFP Discussion Threads

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AFP International Discussions

RE: Giving Tuesday 2023 results

By: Anonymous Member , 4 hours ago

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RE: Development Manager Job Description

By: Kevin Lee , 5 hours ago

Hmmm. You can't hire a person who never responds. ... More
RE: Power of Attorney Canceling Donation?

By: Tyler Curtis , 12 hours ago

If the person is the POA and the person they are representing ... More
NetSuite as Fundraising and PR CRM

By: Anonymous Member , 12 hours ago

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RE: Restricted Funds

By: Angela Rafuse , 15 hours ago

I am interested in hearing best practices from Canadian ... More
Giving Tuesday 2023 results

By: Anonymous Member , 16 hours ago

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RE: Starting from Scratch and Creating a Moves Management ...

By: Beth Saunders , 18 hours ago

If you're looking for a sounding board or seasoned ... More
RE: Starting from Scratch and Creating a Moves Management ...

By: Marianne Pelletier , 19 hours ago

Hi, Pat, We're going back and forth about offering ... More
RE: Starting from Scratch and Creating a Moves Management ...

By: Anonymous Member , 19 hours ago

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RE: Development Manager Job Description

By: Cynthia Chovan-Dalton , 19 hours ago

Hi Fidel, I took a look because I work not too far ... More
Donor Appreciation Events

By: Anonymous Member , yesterday

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RE: Power of Attorney Canceling Donation?

By: Angie Sledge , yesterday

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

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Development Manager Job Description

By: Fidel Garcia , yesterday

My current Development Manager has resigned and I am ... More
RE: Power of Attorney Canceling Donation?

By: Anonymous Member , yesterday

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RE: Power of Attorney Canceling Donation?

By: Anonymous Member , yesterday

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RE: Power of Attorney Canceling Donation?

By: Hope Jordan , yesterday

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

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RE: Starting from Scratch and Creating a Moves Management ...

By: Patrick Nugent , yesterday

I concur heartily with Wendy Hammond's advice. Visit ... More
RE: Power of Attorney Canceling Donation?

By: Joseph Gunn , yesterday

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

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RE: Power of Attorney Canceling Donation?

By: Anonymous Member , yesterday

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RE: Power of Attorney Canceling Donation?

By: Harriett Pooler , yesterday

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

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RE: Planned Giving

By: Tyler Curtis , yesterday

I agree with all of the responses indicating that letters ... More
Feature Story: "What Will Your Donor Remember?"

By: Norman Gildin , 2 days ago

Many nonprofit organizations tend to overload donors ... More
Corporate Event Donation Cards

By: April Posey , 2 days ago

Hello! Does anyone have examples of "donor ask" cards? ... More
RE: Giving Thanks

By: Robert Faughnan , 2 days ago

Judith! and all--I was happy to open my forum email ... More
RE: Planned Giving

By: Bates Childress , 2 days ago

In my experience, most planned gifts are decided upon ... More
RE: Restricted Funds

By: Meighan Corbett , 2 days ago

This is a real problem in our organization; we have ... More
Power of Attorney Canceling Donation?

By: Anonymous Member , 2 days ago

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RE: Rural Auction Question

By: Milva Wagner , 2 days ago

If you are using an auction software that allows bidders ... More
RE: Restricted Funds

By: Nancy Brown , 2 days ago

Hello, Willa, You are smart to be looking at options ... More
RE: Restricted Funds

By: Lisa Fort , 2 days ago

I would stress to look at your endowment guidelines. ... More
RE: Rural Auction Question

By: Anonymous Member , 2 days ago

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RE: Giving Thanks

By: Heather Pinieri , 2 days ago

Agreed! Thank you for this post. I am fairly new ... More
Engaging Younger Donors

By: Ann Hill , 2 days ago

Good morning! I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving. ... More
RE: Restricted Funds

By: Sam Siple , 3 days ago

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

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Restricted Funds

By: Willa Fuller , 3 days ago

Greetings All, Our Foundation was begun by $10,000 ... More
RE: Rural Auction Question

By: Monica Gallagher , 3 days ago

I'm not sure exactly how it works, but auction houses ... More
RE: Starting from Scratch and Creating a Moves Management ...

By: Marianne Pelletier , 3 days ago

Hi, Pat, We just hosted one of our Water Cooler ... More
RE: Rural Auction Question

By: Anonymous Member , 4 days ago

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RE: Giving Thanks

By: Bates Childress , 4 days ago

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

By: Judith Youngblood , 5 days ago

I am grateful for this forum, not only for the education ... More
RE: Board committees

By: Karen Ferguson , 6 days ago

Hi Julie, Several years ago I developed a hospital ... More
RE: Rural Auction Question

By: BARBARA BASS , 6 days ago

For the live auction consider doing a hybrid so the ... More
RE: Starting from Scratch and Creating a Moves Management ...

By: Beth Saunders , 7 days ago

Sounds like you have solid experience to build upon. ... More
Rural Auction Question

By: Anonymous Member , 7 days ago

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RE: Large on-line donations that turn out to be fr ...

By: Erin Rae Osenbaugh , 7 days ago

I also recommend turning on the Captcha requirement ... More
Board committees

By: Julie Jacobs , 7 days ago

How many and what type of committees do you ask your ... More
RE: Automatic donation processer

By: Ashley Reynolds , 7 days ago

We use a square reader. You can purchase it online. ... More
RE: Planned Giving

By: Ashley Reynolds , 7 days ago

I would refrain from asking. I think its too risky ... More
RE: Matching Gift Question

By: Heather Pinieri , 7 days ago

Thank you all for your help!!! More
RE: Check Processing Disaster - Advice on Best Practice, ...

By: Erica Waasdorp , 7 days ago

hi, yes, this should definitely be under your purvue. ... More
RE: Check Processing Disaster - Advice on Best Practice, ...

By: Anonymous Member , 7 days ago

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RE: Will/ Estate Letter of Intent?

By: Paula Brown , 7 days ago

I agree with Sheila about the engagement potential ... More
RE: Check Processing Disaster - Advice on Best Practice, ...

By: Stuart Manewith , 7 days ago

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

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RE: Check Processing Disaster - Advice on Best Practice, ...

By: Erica Waasdorp , 7 days ago

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

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RE: Starting from Scratch and Creating a Moves Management ...

By: Anonymous Member , 7 days ago

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RE: Starting from Scratch and Creating a Moves Management ...

By: Wendy Hammond , 7 days ago

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

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