We know these are challenging times and it’s totally normal to be overwhelmed with emotions-we are right there with you. Our mission at AFP is to connect our members, inspire, engage, and grow so we can be better fundraisers for our community that needs us more than ever. We’re all in this together and we pulled some resources for members that you can utilize to stay motivated.
AFP Connect!
As we practice social distancing, it’s still critical that we communicate with each other. Utilize AFP Connect, the fundraising community’s online forum, to engage in conversation with fellow fundraising professionals and keep the lines of communication open! Current threads are addressing remote onboarding and training, email templates for COVID-19 communication and more.
Join the Conversation!
AFP360°
AFP360° is an online career builder and management tool provided to all AFP members through our partnership with Korn Ferry and its Advance program. The Standard set of services in AFP360° is provided free of charge to members! Use these tools to enhance your career development.
All AFP members receive the following Standard Services upon registration:
- Digital Resume Analysis, unlimited usage
- Traits Assessment
- Korn Ferry Job Board* access (*separate service from AFP Career Center)
- Career Insights
- Interview App for 80 minutes (may purchase more minutes)
That's right - members receive free of charge 80 minutes of artificial intelligence coaching and feedback on meeting and interview preparation! Additional time can be purchased if desired.
Enhance Your Career Development!
WEBINAR-Self-Care Strategies for Fundraising Professionals
Self-care has been defined as "being responsible to yourself." It has also been defined as "something that refuels us, rather than takes from us. In this free webinar (members only), AFP explores the connection between self-care and mental health, and how we might re-frame it for ourselves and others.
Join Webinar
**AFP Member Benefit: Registration Fee Waived for Next 3 Premium Webinars (April 29, May 13 and May 27)
We know times are tough, but you still need to stay at the top of your fundraising game. That's why AFP has waived registration fees for the next three upcoming webinars on April 29, May 13 and May 27, for all AFP members. As always, we value you as a member of the AFP community, and we're here to support you and help you find fundraising success, no matter the challenge!
PLEASE NOTE: If you have not registered for an AFP Webinar or E-Course before, you will need to create a free account in Blue Sky (our learning management system). This login is different than your AFP member login.Register Here
Additional Resources compiled by Oklahoma City Community Foundation
BoardSource offers free resources to help nonprofits navigate these challenging times and engage your board like never before.
For more information on how to manage fundraising during the COVID-19 crisis, check out this guide AFP International put together for their members:
AFP Coronavirus/COVID-19 Resource Guide
“We cannot direct the wind, but we can adjust the sails.”—Dolly Parton
Marissa Noland, Membership Chair
**Time-Sensitive Opportunity