Home

group talking

Welcome to AFP Connect! 

We are excited to introduce these online community forums and provide a place for our members to share information and insights, learn more from colleagues on particular topics, and connect with fellow AFP members!

Learn More

Learn

Learn the latest AFP and fundraising news, as well as key research and reports from the nonprofit sector.

Connect

Join one of our many communities to begin connecting with your fellow AFP members. 

Grow

Grow your mind! AFP offers a variety of professional development programs to help at every stage of your career.

Latest Discussions

  • Profile Picture

    Direct mail appeal writing

    Posted in: Open Forum

    This message was posted by a user wishing to remain anonymous Hello! I am new to managing our direct mail appeal projects, and am wondering if anyone has advice or examples on their appeal templates? We are finding that the two-page letter appeal is ...

  • Posted in: Open Forum

    You're welcome! Hopefully, it helps! - GGT2  ------------------------------ George Tolbert Chief Development Officer Nashville ------------------------------

  • Posted in: Open Forum

    Hello all, I've received a few requests for the Major Donor Strategy work plan. I did attach it in this thread and it can be found there. I'm going to try and figure out how to pin it to this thread for all to have access to it. Have a great weekend! ...

  • Profile Picture

    RE: Hubspot CRM

    Posted in: Open Forum

    Id also add Donor Perfect and of course, Raisers Edge. But the three recommended here are all excellent. Meighan Corbett

  • Posted in: Open Forum

    Have you given individuals on your list the opportunity to opt out (Donor Bill of Rights IX and Code of Ethical Standards 19)? ------------------------------ Erin Osenbaugh Alumni and Donor Relations Manager Leadership Austin eosenbaugh@leadershipaustin.org ...

  • Posted in: Open Forum

    Consider our program which is immersive, in-person and includes all steps to a sales call. We believe this is the only way to truly learn and practice sales skills, especially overcoming objections. We include role plays, coaching, and videotaping so ...

Quick Links

Unanswered Open Forum Posts

Log in to see this information

Either the content you're seeking doesn't exist or it requires proper authentication before viewing.

Latest News from AFP

  • FRANÇAISOn Tuesday, April 16 the Federal Government tabled Budget 2024: Fairness For Every Generation which, among other things, recognized that “charities and non-profits are the pillars of communities across Canada.”The Budget notes that “since 2015, the federal government has worked in even closer partnership with the charitable and non-profit sector to deliver more support to Canadians.” It includes a list of previously announced funding and structural changes the government made to support...
  • El comienzo de Abril fue diferente para varios fundraisers mexicanos que tuvieron la oportunidad de viajar a Toronto, Canadá para ser parte del evento más grande del mundo, que reúne a fundraisers a nivel internacional. AFP Global organiza este evento cada año y ahora hubo una excelente delegación de participantes de México. Aquí compartimos sus testimonios y fotografías, les agradecemos su compartir.Carlos Madrid Varela, parte del Board de AFP Global y AFP México nos comparte que encontrarse con...
  • ENGLISHLe mardi 16 avril, le gouvernement du Canada a déposé le Budget 2024 : Une chance équitable pour chaque génération qui, entre autres, reconnaît que « les organismes de bienfaisance et les organismes à but non lucratif sont les piliers des communautés partout au Canada ».On peut lire dans le budget que « depuis 2015, le gouvernement fédéral travaille en partenariat encore plus étroit avec le secteur des organismes de bienfaisance et des organismes à but non lucratif afin d’offrir plus de soutien...