Association of Fundraising Professionals

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It’s not too late to register for the world’s No. 1 fundraising conference – AFP ICON 2025! Join us April 27-29 to gain insights from industry leaders, network with peers, and explore innovative strategies to maximize impact. Whether you're a seasoned expert or new to the field, this is your chance to grow, connect, and get reinvigorated.

Join the world’s top fundraising professionals at AFP ICON 2025, April 27-29 in Seattle! Gain insights from industry leaders, network with peers, and explore innovative strategies to maximize impact. Whether you're a seasoned expert or new to the field, this is your chance to grow, connect, and be inspired. Don’t miss the premier fundraising conference of the year!

Ted Hart speaks with Penelope Cagney, president of The Cagney Co., about global fundraising on his Nonprofit Coach radio show. Cagney is co-editor of the 2015 Association of Fundraising Professionals/Skystone Ryan Partners Award in Research Winner, "Global Fundraising: How the World is Changing the Rules of Philanthropy."

More tweets from the 2015 Association of Fundraising Professionals International Fundraising Conference (#AFPICON).

(Press release, April 1, 2015) — Richard K. Martin., CFRE, an outstanding fundraiser who has been a leader in Michigan and around the world in encouraging the profession to address the issues of diversity and inclusion, is the recipient of the Chair’s Award for Outstanding Service presented by the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP).

A big part of life—as we know from our profession—is continually giving and continually learning. Continue to associate with great folks and be part of a cause larger than yourself. Don't make leading or giving a "season of life." Make it a lifelong habit and commitment.

More tweets from the 2015 Association of Fundraising Professionals International Fundraising Conference (#AFPICON).

Tweets from the 2015 Association of Fundraising Professionals International Fundraising Conference (#AFPICON).

Of course you should craft your appeals to resonate with the majority of your readers. But you should always allow for the possibility that something great could come from the most unexpected donors.