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FRANÇAIS Long before he was spearheading capital campaigns or consulting for major nonprofits, Ron Bailey was just an eighth grader knocking on doors to sell World's Finest Chocolate bars for a school project. He didn't know it then, but as the self-proclaimed "star salesman of chocolate bars," those early moments of connection would spark a lifelong career. Decades later, that same drive has inspired Ron to make a thoughtful decision: including the AFP Foundation for Philanthropy – Canada in his...

ENGLISH Bien avant de diriger des campagnes majeures ou de conseiller de grands organismes sans but lucratif, Ron Bailey était simplement un jeune garçon qui faisait du porte-à-porte pour vendre des tablettes de chocolat pour financer un projet scolaire. Il ne le savait pas encore, mais en tant que « vendeur vedette de tablettes de chocolat » autoproclamé, ces premiers moments de sollicitation allaient donner naissance à une carrière qui durerait toute sa vie. Des décennies plus tard, cette même...

AFP Member Spotlights are a recurring series of interviews with AFP members, highlighting the unique individuals and career paths that exist within the fundraising profession. If you know an inspiring fundraising professional who deserves to be featured, please email afpmarcom@afpglobal.org.In this member spotlight, we interviewed Jing Lang, film producer & nonprofit advisor at Be Brilliant Media. After transitioning from a career in insurance to storytelling and philanthropy, she brings a unique...

FRANÇAIS May 11, 2026Hon. Karina Gould, P.C., M.P.Chair of the House of Commons Standing Committee on FinanceSixth Floor, 131 Queen StreetHouse of CommonsOttawa ON K1A 0A6AFP Canada Pre-Budget Submission – Budget 2026Dear Madam Chair and Members of the Standing Committee on Finance,On behalf of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) Canada, thank you for the opportunity to contribute to the Government of Canada’s pre-budget consultations.The charitable and non-profit sector (the charitable...

ENGLISH L’honorable Karina Gould, C.P., députéePrésidente du Comité permanent des financesChambre des communes131, rue Queen, 6e étageOttawa (Ontario) K1A 0A6Mémoire prébudgétaire d’AFP Canada – Budget de 2026Madame la Présidente, Mesdames et Messieurs les membres du Comité permanent des finances, Au nom de l’Association des professionnels en philanthropie Canada (AFP Canada), merci de nous donner l’occasion de participer aux consultations prébudgétaires du gouvernement du Canada.Au Canada, le...

What began as a cross-border mentorship through AFP’s Women’s Impact Initiative became a deeper reflection on belonging, confidence, and what meaningful professional growth can look like.When I first learned I had been matched with a mentor in New York through the AFP Women’s Impact Initiative (WII) mentorship program, I was excited for all the obvious reasons. Here was an accomplished fundraiser, and I was stepping into a stage of my career where I was hungry for a clearer sense of direction. What...