AFP Discussion Threads

Members of AFP South Sound have access to the AFP International Discussion Threads for sharing ideas and samples as well as requesting advice and feedback. The 50 most recent messages are shown below, or you can visit the AFP Open Forum for all threads and to create a new thread as a logged in member.

AFP International Discussions

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    RE: Hiring an Outside Event Planner

    By: Natalie Krauser , yesterday

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

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    RE: Hiring an Outside Event Planner

    By: Dawn Veillette Diana , 2 days ago

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

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    RE: Searching for a Recurring Donation Platform

    By: Donna Ogdon Chen , 2 days ago

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

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    RE: Searching for a Recurring Donation Platform

    By: Donna Ogdon Chen , 2 days ago

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

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    RE: Using and choosing a Prosper/Prospect Search Platform- ...

    By: CATHERINE(Kate) RICHARDS , 2 days ago

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

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    RE: thank your board for their annual gift

    By: Sheila Steger , 2 days ago

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

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    RE: thank your board for their annual gift

    By: Wayne Olson , 2 days ago

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

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    RE: thank your board for their annual gift

    By: Paula Barger , 2 days ago

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

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    RE: Gala/benefit dinner advice

    By: Wendy Hammond , 2 days ago

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

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    RE: Using and choosing a Prosper/Prospect Search Platform- ...

    By: Wendy Hammond , 2 days ago

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

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    RE: thank your board for their annual gift

    By: Wayne Olson , 2 days ago

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

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    RE: Hiring an Outside Event Planner

    By: BARBARA BASS , 2 days ago

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

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    RE: thank your board for their annual gift

    By: Penelope Burk , 2 days ago

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

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    RE: Gala/benefit dinner advice

    By: Tom Stebbins , 2 days ago

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

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    RE: Searching for a Recurring Donation Platform

    By: Julie Zasada , 2 days ago

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

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    RE: Hiring an Outside Event Planner

    By: Anonymous Member , 3 days ago

    This message was posted by a user wishing to remain ... More

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    RE: Google Voice for Donor Calls?

    By: Ciji Wagner , 3 days ago

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

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    RE: Hiring an Outside Event Planner

    By: Anonymous Member , 3 days ago

    This message was posted by a user wishing to remain ... More

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    thank your board for their annual gift

    By: Anonymous Member , 3 days ago

    This message was posted by a user wishing to remain ... More

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    RE: Hiring an Outside Event Planner

    By: Anonymous Member , 3 days ago

    This message was posted by a user wishing to remain ... More

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    RE: Is it ethical for a foundation to hire "Philanthropic ...

    By: Tyler Curtis , 3 days ago

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

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    RE: Hiring an Outside Event Planner

    By: Anonymous Member , 3 days ago

    This message was posted by a user wishing to remain ... More

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    RE: Using and choosing a Prosper/Prospect Search Platform- ...

    By: Meighan Corbett , 3 days ago

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

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    RE: Hiring an Outside Event Planner

    By: Anonymous Member , 3 days ago

    This message was posted by a user wishing to remain ... More

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    RE: Community Foundations and DAF Sponsors - Connecting ...

    By: Nancy Brown , 3 days ago

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

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    RE: Is it ethical for a foundation to hire "Philanthropic ...

    By: Nancy Brown , 3 days ago

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

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    Hiring an Outside Event Planner

    By: Anonymous Member , 3 days ago

    This message was posted by a user wishing to remain ... More

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    RE: Creating a Fund Dev Strategic Plan

    By: Cynthia Sommer , 3 days ago

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

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    RE: Using and choosing a Prosper/Prospect Search Platform- ...

    By: CATHERINE(Kate) RICHARDS , 3 days ago

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

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    RE: Searching for a Recurring Donation Platform

    By: Donna Ogdon Chen , 3 days ago

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

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    RE: Searching for a Recurring Donation Platform

    By: Donna Ogdon Chen , 3 days ago

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

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    RE: Is it ethical for a foundation to hire "Philanthropic ...

    By: Stuart Manewith , 3 days ago

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

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    RE: Sharing Emails

    By: Susan Samaniego , 3 days ago

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

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    RE: Searching for a Recurring Donation Platform

    By: Mary Robinson , 3 days ago

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

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    RE: Searching for a Recurring Donation Platform

    By: Brian Strunk , 3 days ago

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

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    RE: Corporate Giving Portfolio

    By: Joy Stephens , 3 days ago

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

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    RE: Gala/benefit dinner advice

    By: Joy Stephens , 3 days ago

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

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    RE: Gala/benefit dinner advice

    By: Alisse Harris , 3 days ago

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

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    RE: Using and choosing a Prosper/Prospect Search Platform- ...

    By: Natalie Krauser , 3 days ago

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

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    RE: Donations from cannabis companies

    By: Mary Robinson , 4 days ago

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

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    Gala/benefit dinner advice

    By: Stephanie Dabek , 4 days ago

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

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    RE: Policy for accepting gifts from Cannabis Compa ...

    By: Anna Goddard , 4 days ago

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

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    RE: Donations from cannabis companies

    By: Anna Goddard , 4 days ago

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

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    RE: Sharing Emails

    By: Donna Ogdon Chen , 4 days ago

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

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    Is it ethical for a foundation to hire "Philanthropic ...

    By: Anonymous Member , 4 days ago

    This message was posted by a user wishing to remain ... More

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    RE: Giving Tuesday 2023 results

    By: Tony Englert , 4 days ago

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

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    Community Foundations and DAF Sponsors - Connecting ...

    By: Elizabeth Graham , 4 days ago

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

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    Sharing Emails

    By: Anonymous Member , 4 days ago

    This message was posted by a user wishing to remain ... More

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    RE: Using Donor Perfect for grant management

    By: Nancy Freimuth , 4 days ago

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

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    RE: Using and choosing a Prosper/Prospect Search Platform- ...

    By: Marianne Pelletier , 4 days ago

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

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    Corporate Giving Portfolio

    By: Erin Turner , 4 days ago

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

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    RE: Using Donor Perfect for grant management

    By: Taylor Naragon , 4 days ago

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

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    RE: Creating a Fund Dev Strategic Plan

    By: John Walter , 4 days ago

    This message was sent securely using Zix ... More

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    RE: Using and choosing a Prosper/Prospect Search Platform- ...

    By: CATHERINE(Kate) RICHARDS , 4 days ago

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

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    RE: Using Donor Perfect for grant management

    By: Emily Ball Cicchini , 4 days ago