AFP Discussion Threads

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AFP International Discussions

  • Hi! Our organization completed its annual Gala thursday. ... More

  • You can expect an event planner to take care of all ... More

  • Thank you, Julie. I appreciate your candid assessment ... More

  • As a follow up, I learned from our rep that they've ... More

  • Solid feed back.  These are the type of experiences ... More

  • Absolutely thank your board members for their annual ... More

  • Paula, Thank you for your kind words. The answer ... More

  • Hi, Wayne - Your book on fundraising for nonprofit ... More

  • It's always more impactful if it can tie in with your ... More

  • I think it depends on your donor base. Before I came ... More

  • A handwritten note, AND a phone call or in-person smile ... More

  • An event planner can make your organization look great ... More

  • How delightful to see this question posted. Definitely ... More

  • Check-in early with your fundraising emcee if you use ... More

  • Just some caution about RocketRez. --I used them ... More

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    RE: Hiring an Outside Event Planner

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  • Hi! I used Google voice when I founded Louder ... More

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    RE: Hiring an Outside Event Planner

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    thank your board for their annual gift

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    RE: Hiring an Outside Event Planner

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  • I think a better direction for our industry is to move ... More

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    RE: Hiring an Outside Event Planner

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  • Waynes advice is spot on! Even though many people are ... More

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    RE: Hiring an Outside Event Planner

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  • Hello, Elizabeth, I am the head of a small community ... More

  • Hello, I am the head of a community foundation. ... More

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    Hiring an Outside Event Planner

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  • This website has some great information and a ton of ... More

  • Thanks for chiming in Natalie, I appreciate it. I ... More

  • Thank you, Mary! I'll talk to our rep about that.  ... More

  • Thank you, Brian! I'll look into GivingFuel.  ------------------------------ ... More

  • I've been a fundraiser since 1989 and earned my CFRE ... More

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  • I was prepared to write nearly the exact same thing ... More

  • Hi there- why don't you just use Salesforce for your ... More

  • I've used GivingFuel in a prior role and at my current ... More

  • Hello Erin, Corporate Giving is our super power. (smile) ... More

  • Stephanie, What is prompting the changes? Is attendance ... More

  • Following. We are also re-imagining our 2024 gala. ... More

  • Hi, Kate.  First, welcome aboard & congrats. ... More

  • Hi Anna! We had a board member (lawyer who works with ... More

  • Hello! My team and I are looking to make changes to ... More

  • Did you get any input/resources on this topic, Arlene?  ... More

  • Hi, Mary/neighbor!  What did your research yield, and ... More

  • I am not an attorney so I am posing questions (instead ... More

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  • It would be great to hear how you are using 1-1 texting. ... More

  • Hello!  I would greatly appreciate any advise folks ... More

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    Sharing Emails

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  • We are right in the middle of transitioning from multiple ... More

  • What a great question!   It's assumed that only ... More

  • Hello! I am currently the Mid-Level Gifts Officer at ... More

  • Thank you for the insight, Emily. The duplication of ... More

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  • Thanks for taking the time to reply. There is no ... More