Want to actively engage corporate sponsors and need a place to start? Do you constantly get asked to fill out an online application, and then don't hear back? We've got a session for you! Heather Nelson of BridgeRaise will walk you through the journey from prospect to partner, including: Finding prospects and getting a meeting […]

Learn to build inclusive and anti-racist philanthropy practices and spaces. Understanding the impact of systemic racism and race-based discrimination on racialized/BIPOC communities, and the implication of these realities on philanthropy is significant. Foundational to any culture change initiative is understanding the root causes of the issue, building a common language, and understanding of key concepts, […]

What is everyone doing about events?  Are there any great ideas out there? Our members have been asking, so let's grab a morning coffee...and talk shop! We'll connect informally, gallery-style, with other non-profit colleagues in the Golden Horseshoe region. This is a free, exclusive opportunity for our AFP Golden Horseshoe members and is only open […]

In this hour-long session, join Cindy Wagman, host of The Small Nonprofit, to discover why folks like your board members, volunteers and non-development staff might not be effective in helping you fundraise. We'll discover what's really holding them back and how you can turn them into your most productive fundraising assets, in a way that […]

Are you a new member to AFP and would like to learn about all of the benefits associated with your membership? Are you a long-standing member, needing a refresh to be sure you’re not missing out on anything? Are you considering an AFP membership, and want to know more about the value of joining our […]

Let’s face it, grant-writing can feel daunting, but getting yourself prepared in advance is half the battle. Laura Bonnett, Founder & CEO of YellowTree Grant Writing Services will provide solid information about why you should use grants to diversify your fundraising portfolio and how to organize yourself to do so. In this session, attendees will learn: […]

This webinar is being presented for FREE by AFP Global. Over the last decade, the amount of data created each day has increased dramatically. Fundraisers and others are increasingly being asked to use data to inform their efforts. But with new technologies, changing donor expectations, and only so many hours in a day, how can […]

Traditional sponsorships continue to face increased scrutiny to deliver a measurable return on the sponsor’s investment. Meeting this demand is particularly challenging in the wake of COVID-19 where funding is limited, and in-person events have been replaced by virtual convenings that can blunt a sponsor’s ability to generate valuable leads. Do you speak you prospect’s […]

Let’s face it…we’ve got to host an AGM, but who says it has to be all business? Fundraisers need social time, and we promise to deliver!   BANTER & BREW and our AGM, too! Tuesday, June 22, 2021 5 pm – 6 pm (ish) Sponsored by:   PLEASE NOTE: We have reached our maximum numbers […]

In recent years, a BIPOC-led group of fundraisers in Seattle established Community-Centric Fundraising, a movement to advance fundraising toward social and economic justice. The movement, which has gained increased attention, invites the nonprofit sector to examine its established fundraising conventions — including the prevailing practice of ‘donor-centric fundraising’ — and aspire toward a more equitable model, […]

We now have a year of online fundraisers under our belts and the nonprofit community realizes the extended opportunities brought by virtual and hybrid events. What started out as an event genre born of necessity from the pandemic, virtual events seem destined to become a permanent part of the fundraising landscape. Now we need to […]

Hey…want to grab a morning coffee…and talk shop? Our members have been asking: How are organizations using social media to support their fundraising? Are there any good ideas out there? So, we thought it was a perfect time to connect informally, gallery-style, with other non-profit colleagues in the Golden Horseshoe Region. Want to join the […]