Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP)

09/11/2026

AFP invites you to cast your vote for the proposed 2027 Board of Directors to serve in the At-large board positions.

To vote, click on the "Vote Now" link and enter your member number and email address. If you don't know your member number, you can find it in the separate voting email that you should have received.

Voting is open until Wednesday, September 23 at 12:00pm EDT.
Learn More: afpglobal.org/boardvote

09/11/2026

AFP has partnered with MindEdge to bring you courses in fundraising, nonprofit management, grant writing, marketing, business ethics and human resources. These courses can be taken for CFRE credit, and start at just $79!

Learn more at: afpglobal.org/e-courses/mindedge

09/11/2026

When fundraisers leave, valuable donor relationships often leave with them. This Advancing Philanthropy article by Heather Noll examines the connection between workforce stability and donor retention, offering insights on how career clarity, organizational culture, and effective technology can improve both. https://afpglobal.org/news/human-resources-staff-retention-donor-retention-communication-connection

(Available Exclusively to AFP Members)

09/11/2026

Bring your board and staff together to learn, collaborate, and grow!

This two-day program, co-presented by AFP Global and the University of Maryland's Do Good Institute, is designed to help nonprofit leaders build stronger partnerships, enhance board engagement, and create a culture of philanthropy that supports long-term organizational success.

Plus, receive a discount when a second participant from your organization registers!

Learn more & Register: afpglobal.org/immersive-programs/governance-giving-board-leadership-and-fundraising-intensive

09/10/2026

Join us next week for this Emerging Leader Virtual Book Club event discussing Meaningful Philanthropy: The Person Behind the Giving.

Learn more & register: https://afpglobal.org/events/afp-emerging-leaders-book-club-meaningful-philanthropy

09/10/2026

In this micro-learning video, Sanjukta Shams, CFRE, discusses what masking is and how it applies to BIPOC leaders. She discusses what it means for BIPOC leaders to lead authentically and the conditions that grant leaders the privilege to be able to unmask. To learn more, join her for her session, Leading Without the Mask, taking place at AFP LEAD, October 22-24.

In this micro-learning video, Sanjukta Shams, CFRE, discusses what masking is and how it applies to BIPOC leaders. She discusses what it means for BIPOC leaders to lead authentically and the conditions that grant leaders the privilege to be able to unmask. To learn more, join her for her session, Le...

09/10/2026

You've prepared the strategy. You've researched the donor. Now what?

Join this complimentary webinar by Instil to discover why nerves take hold before high-stakes conversations, and the specific mental shift that quiets them.

Learn more & register: https://afpglobal.org/webinars/sponsored-webinar-ask-isnt-hard-part-presence-under-pressure-major-gift-fundraising

09/10/2026

Check out these upcoming Affinity Group Meetings!

Affinity Groups are the perfect opportunity to meet with like-minded fundraising professionals and have thoughtful conversations related to various topics in fundraising.

Learn more & register: afpglobal.org/affinity-group-communities-meetings

09/10/2026

There's still time to register for this afternoon's complimentary webinar by BetterWorld!

In this session, attendees will learn:
- Why donor confidence is a bigger factor than the economy — and how to build it into your year-end ask
- The quiet reason donors are dropping nonprofits before the year is out, and how to stop it
- How shifting donor loyalty is changing what a strong year-end appeal looks like
- And so much more!

Register here: afpglobal.org/webinars/sponsored-webinar-how-crush-your-year-end-giving

09/09/2026

Get involved with AFP on the global level by volunteering for one of AFP Global's committees, subcommittees, councils or task forces!

The deadline to apply is September 30, 2026.

Learn more & apply at: afpglobal.org/committees-nominations