Discover why visible recognition is not a substitute for authentic relationships and how organizations can move from gratitude as performance to gratitude as practice. afpglobal.org/news/performat…

Drawing on research with the North Texas Food Bank's NiHao affinity group, this article explores how affinity groups can bring together nonprofits, businesses, volunteers, and the community to create stronger relationships and more impactful fundraising. afpglobal.org/donors-partner…

Today is International Podcast Day! 🎧Celebrate by checking out the top episode from AFP's podcast, and be on the lookout for new episodes the third Thursday of every month. Preventing Burnout: What Research Reveals About Fundraiser Well-Being: afpemergingleaders.podbean.c…

Tammy Zonker, CFRM and Abby Adair discuss how nonprofit leaders view autonomy versus control in the nonprofit sector and the impact this has on staff retention. They also share what mutual influence looks like in practice. afpglobal.org/shared-authori…

Seth J. Katzen, ACNP shared how a successful career in advertising led him to the nonprofit sector, the role resilience has played throughout his leadership journey, and why mentoring the next generation is essential to fundraising success. afpglobal.org/news/afp-membe…

Fundraising and community organizing may seem like different disciplines, but Brenda Barron argues they share the same foundation: meaningful relationships. She examines the parallels between the two and the moments that inspire people to take action. afpglobal.org/news/organizin…

Tami Bohannon, CFRE and Amy O'Sullivan, CFRE discuss where there is ambiguity in CEO/ development director responsibilities and how that can be clarified. They share ways to correct the relationship when it gets out of sync. afpglobal.org/power-partners…

In this engaging reflection, Gene Scanlan, Ph.D. shares leadership lessons from his first management role in a college dorm and explores how those early experiences shaped a 40-plus-year career in nonprofit leadership, fundraising, and philanthropy. afpglobal.org/news/ap-perspe…

AFP has named the volunteer co-facilitators who will lead the FORGE working groups and advisory councils, helping turn the framework’s values of Fairness, Openness, Respect, Grace, and Empathy into meaningful action across the association. afpglobal.org/news/afp-reaff…

Eileen L. McNamara shares how nearly two decades in corporate marketing and communications, paired with years of volunteer board service, led her into a meaningful second career in fundraising. afpglobal.org/news/afp-membe…

This Hispanic Heritage Month feature shares how intentional storytelling, strategic event design, and community-centered leadership can help build stronger donor engagement and more inclusive pathways to leadership. afpglobal.org/news/beyond-se…

This article explores how common conversation starters can sometimes function as microaggressions and offers practical strategies for building more inclusive, welcoming connections at conferences, events, and in everyday professional interactions. afpglobal.org/news/when-inte…

Supported by an AFP Foundation for Philanthropy Levis Research Grant, this article examines emerging research that suggests nonprofits may be able to achieve similar fundraising results while stretching matching dollars further. afpglobal.org/betting-genero…

Emerging leaders share tips to overcome imposter syndrome and discuss what makes emerging leaders particuarly vulnerable to burnout. afpglobal.org/managing-burni…

This Advancing Philanthropy article by Julia Campbell shares a practical framework for identifying high-impact marketing activities, leveraging AI effectively, and creating deeper donor engagement with less effort. afpglobal.org/news/marketing…

Amanda Fritz, CFRE, MPNL and Muneeb Syed, CFRE, the co-chairs of the AFP Foundation for Philanthropy – Canada. reflect on stepping into a role with no precedent, from building their own playbook to navigating moments of self-doubt along the way. afpemergingleaders.podbean.c…

This reflection explores the invisible labor many women fundraisers shoulder at work and at home, and why recognizing that hidden load is the first step toward creating more equitable, supportive workplaces and communities. afpglobal.org/news/invisible…

Your annual report shouldn't be a one-and-done publication. Discover 20 practical ways to repurpose the content you already have into blog posts, social media, email campaigns, donor communications, and more to keep your impact story working all year long. afpglobal.org/how-turn-one-a…

Tap into the world’s largest community of fundraisers on our exclusive web forum, AFP Connect! Join the discussion: community.afpglobal.org/disc… (Available Exclusively to AFP Members)

Hamza Haqqi shares how a commitment to service, ethical leadership, and relationship-centered fundraising has shaped his career, along with insights on building trust, fostering community impact, and making the most of AFP's opportunities. afpglobal.org/news/afp-membe…