Member News
2013
May. 30 -
Omega Circle Donors
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May. 21 -
(May 21, 2013) Interested in professional development but waiting for the “right” time? How about now, with the added assistance of an AFP financial scholarship?
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May. 21 -
(May 21, 2013) The Association of Fundraising Professionals stampedes to Calgary
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May. 21 -
(May 21, 2013) The Association of Fundraising Professionals stampedes to Calgary
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May. 21 -
(Mary 21, 2013) Western Canadians take three of seven international philanthropy awards
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May. 13 -
AFP members are always accepting new challenges and exciting career opportunities, as well as receiving accolades for their commitment and service. Here are some job announcements, appointments, promotions and recognitions for Spring 2013.
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Apr. 4 -
Read the digital Advancing Philanthropy—whenever you want! You can conveniently access the entire magazine online, scroll through it page by page, as well as bookmark, download and print favorite articles.
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Mar. 19 -
(Mar. 19, 2013) I recently had the pleasure of attending a portion of the Queen’s Conference on Philanthropy (QCOP), organized by a group of Queen’s students and led by co-chairs Orietta Mukeza and Darren Cole. Now in its fifth year, this inspiring gathering of young people had at least 150 delegates from universities across Canada in attendance.
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Mar. 19 -
(Mar. 19, 2013) It’s never too late to get involved and to make your professional mark in the fundraising profession. Do you believe in the value of professional development and building awareness about working in Canada’s nonprofit sector? Perhaps involvement in the Canada Council is for you.
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Feb. 15 -
AFP Leadership is governed by the Board of Directors. Call for nominations are made in the spring of each year and nominations are reviewed by the AFP Committee on Directorship in August. The nomination form is attached below to submit your candidate.
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Feb. 5 -
As states around the country prepare for the New Year and the policy implications that will come at both the federal and state levels, Texas AFP chapters began their own education and outreach campaign—for policymakers of the Texas State Legislature.
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Feb. 2 -
Volunteer Canada offers an online library of in-depth information on a variety of topics related to the Canadian volunteering landscape, including: volunteer management, skills-based volunteering, youth, baby boomers, board volunteering and corporate community involvement. Here is a sample of some timely and relevant “fun facts” that can help you in your work with volunteers.
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Jan. 22 -
Bob Carter, CFRE, is AFP’s chair for 2013, but he’s not the association’s only experienced and outstanding volunteer leader this year. The members of AFP’s executive committee and board contain a wealth of fundraising and community knowledge, know-how and perspective to help lead the association through this exciting year.
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Jan. 7 -
The AFP staff is always ready to help you with your requests. Find the right staff person you need and ask away. Don't know whom to speak with? No problem! We will direct you to the right contact.
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Jan. 1 -
AFP membership has approved the association's proposed slate of board of directors for 2013, a group that will be led by Bob Carter, CFRE.
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2012
Dec. 11 -
Two AFP members have submitted queries to the AFP2P Open Forum and are seeking your input and guidance regarding e-communications with donors and allowing other nonprofits to use organizational space for their fundraising.
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Sep. 25 -
For over 10 years, AFP Edmonton & Area Chapter had celebrated National Philanthropy Day (NPD) like many other chapters across North America. However, over time, the challenges with the historical award format of NPD had begun to diminish the engagement AFP members and the wider community had with the event.
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Sep. 24 -
Nonprofit organizations do tremendous work on limited budgets. Departments are typically understaffed. An organization can use internships as a way to expand their departments and accomplish more with less. Interns are not volunteers, they are actually temporary employees, whether paid or not, who are filling a specific role in an organization. Internships also provide organizations with innovative ways to explore new programs, take on pilot projects and assess the benefits of expanding staff in a certain direction before making a permanent hiring decision.
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Sep. 14 -
The 2013 Board of Director Nominees are ready. You will need your membership ID in order to cast your vote.
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Sep. 14 -
All members will have until September 30, 2012 at 12:00 midnight ET to vote on the proposed slate of nominees for the 2013 AFP board of directors and bylaw revisions.
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Aug. 23 -
AFP's Code of Ethical Principles and Standards had been amended and expanded to apply to for-profit businesses involved with or supporting Fundraising. The changes, which include the addition of seven new standards and the alteration of one standard, now allows for-profit businesses to join AFP as members and actively promote ethical and effective fundraising.
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Aug. 17 -
It’s not enough to focus only on recognizing differences. We have to welcome and include those differences if we are going to best reflect and represent fundraising, philanthropy and all of society. That’s why, according to Wayne Steer, director of fund development for Fresh Start Recovery Centre in Calgary, Alberta, and a member of the Diversity and Inclusion Committee, AFP has moved to change its definition of diversity in fundraising.
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Jul. 30 -
So ... you've just joined AFP ... what happens now? Take a virtual tour of AFP member benefits!
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Jul. 17 -
AFP members are always accepting new challenges and exciting career opportunities, as well as receiving accolades for their commitment and service. Here are some job announcements, appointments, promotions and recognitions for spring 2012.
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Jul. 17 -
The AFP Foundation for Philanthropy in coordination with the AFP Diversity & Inclusion Committee is pleased to announce the second year of a new Diversity Scholarship Fund for members of diverse communities to attend the AFP International Conference on Fundraising.
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Jun. 27 -
AFP announces its partnership with mobile solutions innovator Kaptivate. Together, Kaptivate and AFP have created AFP Mobile, the streamlined, smartphone-compatible mobile version of afpnet.org.
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Jun. 23 -
You'll receive these membership benefits and more when you join AFP!
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Mar. 31 -
A list of questions frequently asked about AFP and AFP membership.
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Mar. 20 -
Mar. 20 -
Okay, maybe it’s been a while, but do you remember your excitement and pride when you first joined The Association of Fundraising Professionals? This was your opportunity to proclaim your professionalism (and choice of profession) and advertise your integrity by aligning yourself with like-minded practitioners of ethical fundraising.
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Feb. 21 -
AFP members are always accepting new challenges and exciting career opportunities, as well as receiving accolades for their commitment and service. Here are some job announcements, appointments, promotions and recognitions for winter 2011-2012.
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Feb. 1 -
To convert to a new member database, AFP will soon have to turn off all operations related to our old database, except for foundation contributions, for a period in January, official dates to be determined shortly.
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2011
Nov. 15 -
AFP members are always accepting new challenges and exciting career opportunities, as well as receiving accolades for their commitment and service. Here are some job announcements, appointments, promotions and recognitions for fall 2011.
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Oct. 18 -
Members can sign up for a free 90-day trial use of AKtionApp, Kaptivate’s mobile fundraising app for the iPhone, Android and Blackberry
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Oct. 11 -
AFP is proud to announce a new and exclusive online community called AFP2P, which allows members to interact, network and share expertise with one another through such personalized features as discussion groups, blogs and news feeds.
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Sep. 27 -
AFP is proud to launch an online survey tool that allows fundraisers to assess their individual ethical performance and strengthen ethical practice.
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Sep. 27 -
Research and data play an important role for understanding donors on a national level. AFP will soon commission research in Canada to find out what it is that Canadian donors want.
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Sep. 27 -
While you’ve probably seen the letters CFRE or ACFRE following a colleague’s name, you might be less familiar with the benefits they bring. Those four or five letters give fundraisers greater credibility, professional opportunities and stronger skills and knowledge, and display commitment to the profession.
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Sep. 27 -
The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) is proud to launch its first-ever self-assessment tool. The AFP Ethics Assessment Inventory™ (EAI) is a new benefit of AFP membership, available online for voluntary use.
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Sep. 1 -
AFP is proud to announce its new online consultants and resource directory. Be one of the first to take advantage of this great opportunity.
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Aug. 9 -
Four fundraisers have earned the highest professional certification, the Advanced Certified Fundraising Executive (ACFRE), from AFP.
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Aug. 8 -
Visit the new AFP Bookstore and get special member-only pricing with this discount code.
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Jul. 12 -
The AFP Foundation for Philanthropy in coordination with the AFP Diversity Committee is pleased to announce a new Diversity Scholarship Fund for members of diverse communities to attend the AFP International Conference on Fundraising.
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Jul. 1 -
How to use the AFP topic discussion groups.
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Jun. 23 -
(June 23, 2011) AFP continues to work for a solid body of knowledge and best practices unique to the fundraising profession and is a leader in the advancement of research on fundraising and philanthropy. The goal is to light the way for better strategies for bringing donors on board with the mission of your organization.
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May. 27 -
AFP is making a call for photos from your organization that show philanthropy in action.
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May. 24 -
(May 24, 2011) Learn how fundraisers and nonprofit organizations can better engage young donors at the AFP-sponsored 2011 Millennial Donor Summit - a virtual conference happening June 22, featuring keynote speaker Barbara Pierce Bush!
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May. 17 -
AFP has launched a new Strategic Partner Program with leading organizations whose goals include the support of the profession and the advancement of ethical and effective fundraising.
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May. 10 -
AFP has awarded its highest professional certification, the Advanced Certified Fundraising Executive (ACFRE), to Angela Seaworth of Houston, Texas.
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Apr. 12 -
Learn about the work of AFP’s Canadian Council in supporting the efforts of AFP in Canada.
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Mar. 19 -
Paulette V. Maehara, CFRE, CAE, president and CEO of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP), was awarded the Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University's highest honor, the Henry A. Rosso Medal for Lifetime Achievement in Ethical Fund Raising, on Saturday, March 19.
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Feb. 22 -
So you’ve registered for the 48th AFP International Conference on Fundraising. First of all, thank you! Here is a quick glance at some changes and features of the conference that will make this conference one to remember.
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Feb. 15 -
The Nonprofit Research Collaborative (NRC), a coalition of leading fundraising associations and organizations including AFP, is asking for participants to complete a short survey about fundraising results from 2009 to 2010.
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Feb. 1 -
Paulette V. Maehara, CFRE, CAE, AFP’s president and CEO, is retiring in March after nearly 13 years with the association. AFP has set up a tribute page for members to say thanks to Paulette and share their photos and memories.
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2010
Dec. 7 -
(Arlington, VA) The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) today unveiled its new wise giving website, Change the World With a Giving—and Wise—Heart (http://www.afpnet.org/GivingHeart) designed to help donors think proactively about philanthropy and how they want to improve their communities through giving and volunteering.
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Nov. 11 -
Chapter Branding/Logos
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Nov. 1 -
To celebrate the 25th anniversary of National Philanthropy Day® (NPD), AFP is proud to officially launch its new mobile website for this special time of year.
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Oct. 2 -
AFP's 2011-2013 Strategic Plan places increased focus on developing skilled and prepared practitioners and creating positive member experiences that allow fundraisers to meet the current economic challenge. This focus is extremely important in that the economy is forcing individuals and organizations to look closely at their professional development budgets and determine how to use those limited funds most effectively. AFP must be committed to providing the strongest member value proposition possible, and the 2011-2013 plan acknowledges and supports this commitment.
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Aug. 24 -
AFP is partnering with several other key sector organizations to produce the most comprehensive series of fundraising surveys ever, and members are needed to participate in these milestone studies.
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Jun. 15 -
The AFP Publishing Advisory Committee is looking for authors to write three books for the AFP/Wiley Fund Development Series.
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Jun. 8 -
Get insights on all aspects of fundraising research, analytics and relationship management at APRA’s 23rd Annual International Conference in Anaheim, Calif. July 21-24, 2010. AFP members receive special discounted rates.
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May. 3 -
Undoubtedly many of you are new to digital magazines, and for your convenience we are listing some basic techniques to make the experience a good one! While the print Advancing Philanthropy and the digital version may look the same, reading the digital magazine is not the same type of experience. However, we think that in time you’ll prefer it because of the many features you can access!
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Apr. 20 -
At its meeting on April 10 in Baltimore, Md., the AFP Board of Directors moved to accept five new chapters into AFP.
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Apr. 6 -
AFP has several exciting opportunities for you to learn from the perspectives of others and share your thoughts on topics important to you at the 47th AFP International Conference on Fundraising in Baltimore, April 11-14, 2010.
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Feb. 2 -
AFP has awarded its highest professional certification, the Advanced Certified Fundraising Executive (ACFRE), to Martha H. Schumacher in Washington, D.C.
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Jan. 26 -
AFP turns 50 in 2010, and the association has set up a Facebook fan page to let members share their experiences, first meetings and memorable moments.
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Jan. 26 -
AFP is offering many of its most popular courses at special conference-only reduced prices at The 47th AFP International Conference on Fundraising in Baltimore, April 11-14, 2010.
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Jan. 19 -
AFP is partnering with Canadian newspaper The Globe and Mail through a special June 4, 2010 philanthropy supplement titled “A Need to Give.” Members are encouraged to advertise in this widely read report to reach a large cross-section of donors and constituents. Special advertising discounts are available. The deadline for reserving space is April 24.
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Jan. 19 -
Networking will be a big part of the 47th AFP International Conference on Fundraising in Baltimore, happening April 11-14. This year, along with the special events listed below, more time has been added between educational sessions for informal networking.
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2009
Dec. 15 -
To better serve our Latin American members and the greater fundraising community, AFP is proud to announce a new Spanish language website.
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Dec. 1 -
AFP is proud to offer the sixth Faculty Training Academy as a pre-conference workshop at the 47th AFP International Conference on Fundraising, April 11- 14, 2010, in Baltimore. We are also excited to introduce the new Faculty Training Academy Graduate Summit!
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Nov. 17 -
National Philanthropy Day is now in full swing, with chapters hosting celebrations of all kinds throughout November and beyond.
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Sep. 29 -
AFP members are always accepting new challenges and exciting career opportunities, as well as receiving accolades for their commitment and service. Here are some job announcements, appointments, promotions and recognitions for July-September 2009.
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Aug. 18 -
The NonProfit Times has again placed Paulette V. Maehara, CFRE, CAE, president and CEO of AFP, among the ranks of the U.S. nonprofit sector’s most influential in 2009.
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Aug. 18 -
AFP will again be partnering with the Canada’s most-read national newspaper, The Globe and Mail, to produce a special supplement on philanthropy and fundraising on Nov. 13.
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Aug. 18 -
Ammado, one of AFP's social media partners, has now introduced new fundraising communities to facilitate not only the sharing of ideas and experiences, but fundraising from friends, relatives and colleagues.
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Aug. 4 -
Aug. 1 -
As an AFP member, you're entitled to reduced rates for many AFP programs and publications You'll also receive discounts through our affinity programs. And AFP members can use the AFP Fundraising Resource Center free of charge.
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Jan. 1 -
Members can access all AFP publications, including Advancing Philanthropy, Government Relations Updates, Career Profiles, Salary Surveys, and much more!
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Jan. 1 -
Get information on developments in your local area and discuss important fundraising issues -- all without leaving your desk. AFP's email lists send timely and useful information straight to your in-box.
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Jan. 1 -
As a benefit and service to help fundraisers through the current challenging economic environment, AFP is pleased to offer all of its Ready Reference volumes FREE to all members. Members may download any and all of the Ready Reference booklets in PDF format.
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Jan. 1 -
How to participate in a Chapter discussion group
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Jan. 1 -
Show your support of AFP and the fundraising profession by joining as an Associate Member!
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2008
Oct. 14 -
(Oct. 14, 2008) Membership in AFP shows your donors and colleagues that you are serious about being a good fundraiser and an asset to your organization. Did you know AFP also can be a springboard to leadership in the field?
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(July 28, 2008) The lobbying and advocacy process may be someewhat complicated, but the bottom line of AFP’s public policy program is simple: improving and enhancing the environment for fundraising.
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2007
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(Aug. 27, 2007) A major benefit of membership in the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) is the ability to take advantage of the research and knowledge contained in the association’s extensive and ever-expanding collection of books and Ready Reference booklets—all available at your fingertips.
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Aug. 13 -
(Aug. 13, 2007) Membership processing for Canadian members, including renewal notices, is now being managed through the AFP Canada Office in Ottawa.
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2005
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(Sept. 27, 2005)In the 2004 AFP Member Benefits Survey, AFP members overwhelming agreed that the Code of Ethical Principles and Standards was the highest rated member benefit.
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2004
Jun. 28 -
(June 28, 2004) AFP's professional advancement programs and courses give every fundraiser, no matter what level of experience they have, the opportunity to enrich their skills and add to their knowledge base.
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2004 Board Book, October 2004
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(April 8, 2004) The AFP Public Affairs Department has developed a government relations manual to help guide chapters as they begin their local legislative and regulatory programs.
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AFP recently conducted a survey of members who teach in college and university nonprofit management programs.
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Due to the emergence of viruses encoded into HTML messages, AFP blocks all HTML-formatted messages in an effort to protect our discussion lists from re-distributing these types of viruses to our members. HTML messages are also very difficult to read when archived. For more specific information on how to format email messages in plain text format in various software programs, please read on.
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Governance task force documents
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AFP Member Benefit: 2005 AFP Compensation and Benefits Study
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(Dec. 6, 2004) One of the top reasons members join AFP is its Code of Ethical Principles and Standards (the Code), but many may not realize the benefits that come with abiding by a code that is enforced.
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(Aug. 18, 2008) As a professional fundraiser and a member of AFP you are already advancing vital causes and making important strides in solidifying ethical and effective fundraising as a recognized profession worldwide. But did you know that AFP also works hard to make sure the value of fundraising and philanthropy is made known in the public locally, nationally and internationally?
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(May 22, 2006) Need help with a feasibility study? Looking for sample job descriptions or campaign timelines? Call the AFP Resource Center! AFP members can take advantage of the services and expertise of the Fundraising Resource Center at NO CHARGE.
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U.S. Members Only: The contribution form for the AFP Political Action Committee (PAC).
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What is a PAC? What is PhilanthropyPAC? How does PhilanthropyPAC work? These questions, and more, are answered right here.
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AFP offers many discount programs for members. Here you will find information on car rental and overnight delivery. New member benefit programs are added regularly, so check the site often!
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How does your salary measure up? AFP is releasing its first comprehensive salary survey, which reveals an average of $61,223 in the United States and $67,600 in Canada, with a strong positive correlation to experience and education. But the gap persists between the average salaries of men and women.
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(May 22, 2006) The full report of AFP's 2006 Compensation & Benefits Study is now available online on the association's website and provides valuable data about the characteristics of individual fundraisers and paints a picture of the current state of the profession.
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(Jan. 9, 2009) On Monday, Jan. 5, AFP, Imagine Canada and several other prominent members of Canada’s charitable community posted a full-page advertisement in the Globe and Mail addressed to key members of Parliament.
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There are many benefits to AFP membership, and we hope you take advantage of them all! The members-only Gateway includes the AFP directory, program discounts, documents, information on posting your resume, and how to sign up for discussions.
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(Dec. 11, 2006) The aging baby boomer generation and shifting demographics may lead to a golden age for philanthropy in Canada, but also may create many challenges, according to a new report by TD Economics.
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(June 19, 2006) American donors gave more than $260 billion to charitable causes in 2005, a 6.1 percent increase from 2004, according to the annual report Giving USA.
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(May 5, 2006) The first national study of Canadian nonprofit boards of directors provides an overview of current practices and identifies key strategies in creating a fully engaged board.
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Imagine an organization that has grown by more than 120 percent since the last time it reviewed its governance structure, and whose fiduciary responsibilities are spread out among more than 400 people.
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(April 19, 2009) AFP is seeking nominations of qualified candidates to serve on its 2010 Board of Directors as a District Director or as an At-large Director.
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(Nov. 10, 2008) Canadian giving increased just slightly in 2007 while the total number of donors continued its downward trend.
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(Oct. 29, 2007)The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has held a series of consultations with small and rural charities that will result in a series of recommendations to the Minister of National Revenue on how to better serve and support these organizations.
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(Jan. 8, 2007) As of December 2005, the number of registered charities in Canada, including public and private foundations, numbered 82,243 according to recent data released by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA).
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(May 29, 2006) A new poll of Canadian business leaders shows that a majority has favorable views of charities and their work, but don’t believe they need to support them more than they do already.
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(Oct. 8, 2007) The entire grant/funding process in Canada is becoming increasingly burdensome, time-consuming and complicated, according to a new report by the Toronto-based Wellesley Institute, a nonprofit and nonpartisan research and policy institute.
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(Dec. 4, 2006) Canadian taxfilers contributed a record amount to charity in 2005, according to new data by Statistics Canada.
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(Jan. 28, 2008) A new report has found that while Canadian giving has experienced strong growth over the first five years of the decade (2001-2005), the number of new charities being formed has slowed considerably and the majority of gifts are given to the largest organizations.
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(Dec. 19, 2005) Social Development Canada is now accepting nominations for the Therese Casgrain Volunteer Award, which annually honors one man and one woman for their volunteer and philanthropic efforts.
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(Nov. 10, 2008) While a majority of Canadians say they have “a lot” or “some” trust in charities, a big complaint remains: they aren’t able to follow the money.
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(Apr. 30, 2007) Salaries for charitable fundraisers in the United States and Canada increased from 2005 to 2006, according to the latest Association of Fundraising Professionals’ (AFP) Compensation and Benefits Study.
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(Oct. 29, 2007) More than 200 charity leaders gathered recently in Toronto to discuss the state of media reporting on accountability, transparency and regulation of the charitable sector.
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(June 9, 2008) AFP membership not only provides the benchmark code of ethics for the profession, but a host of resources and materials members can use to addresses ethical questions and queries.
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(May 29, 2006) Community foundation enjoyed a record-setting year in 2005 for both contributions received and grants distributed, according to a new study by Community Foundations of Canada (CFC).
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(June 26, 2006) Staff giving makes a huge difference to outside funders. Here are strategies that will help you make the employee-giving division of your campaign successful.
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(Oct. 1, 2007) A digital version of the 2007 Canadian Donor’s Guide (Guide des Donateurs Canadiens), which contains a listing of 3,500 registered charities in Canada, has been released and is available online at no charge.
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Sign up here for established AFP Discussion Lists. For information about creating a new discussion group, see this page.
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(May 7, 2007) A new study by TD Financial Group in Canada predicts that gifts of securities to charities not only increased dramatically in 2006, but also the potential for such gifts remains largely untapped.
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(Nov. 5, 2007) Canadian giving reached an all-time high in 2006, growing by 8.3 percent to $8.5 billion, even as the number of donors shrunk by 1.4 percent to 5.8 million, according to new research by Statistics Canada.
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(Dec. 18, 2006) Ethical guidance, including the AFP Code of Ethical Principles and Standards and The Donor Bill of Rights, continues to rank as the top member benefit, according to the 2006 AFP Member Survey.
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(Feb. 20, 2007) The first issue of Te Informa, AFP’s newsletter for Latinos and all Spanish speakers, is now available.
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(Feb. 28, 2005) Ron Carroll, CFRE, a past chair of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) and one of the top fundraisers in the United States for the Boy Scouts of America, passed away on Monday, February 28, 2005.
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(Oct. 24, 2005) Byron Welch, an internationally renowned fundraiser and former chair of both AFP and the AFP Foundation for Philanthropy, was presented with the AFP Founders' Medallion during the Delegate Assembly Meetings in Houston, Texas.
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(Feb. 26, 2007) Tim J. Burchill, CFRE, a past secretary and member of the board of directors of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) and executive director of the Hendrickson Institute for Ethical Leadership at St. Mary's University of Minnesota, passed away unexpectedly Feb. 20, 2007, at his home in Winona, Minn. He was 59.
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(Oct. 30, 2006) At the Delegate Assembly in Los Angeles, AFP presented three long-time members with the Founders’ Medallion and honored the first class of fundraisers who earned the Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) credential.
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(Aug. 9, 2004) The George Washington University's Institute for Politics, Democracy and the Internet is offering a free handbook for political candidates and nonprofit organizations on how to recruit donors and raise money online.
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(Nov. 12, 2007)The Canadian federal government is considering cutting funding for the Survey on Giving, Volunteering and Participation, and AFP members are urged to write letters to the Industry Minister as soon as possible.
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(July 7, 2008) Did you know that AFP members have full access to the AFP Fundraising Resource Center at no additional charge? AFP Resource Center staff work to supply current and relevant materials to members on a wide variety of fundraising topics, including special events, capital campaigns, giving trends, endowments and Internet fundraising. Additional FAQs are on the AFP Question and FAQ blog.
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(June 23, 2008) Membership to AFP provides immediate access to a rich stream of award-winning communications, all designed to keep you updated on the latest techniques and trends and spark that next great idea to advance your nonprofit.
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(July 9, 2008) The number and total value of donations of securities increased significantly from 2005 to 2006 after the Canadian government removed the capital gains tax on such contributions, according to research by Imagine Canada.
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(Aug. 13, 2007) Glen Cosper, director of planned giving and development operations for Scott & White Memorial in Temple, Texas, has earned AFP’s most distinguished credential, the Advanced Certified Fundraising Executive (ACFRE).
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(June 30, 2008) On June 26, The Globe and Mail released its third AFP-supported supplement focusing on Canadian philanthropy and fundraising.
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(Sept. 8, 2008) AFP is partnering again with The Globe and Mail on a special section on philanthropy and fundraising that will be published on Nov. 15, National Philanthropy Day.
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(Aug. 1, 2005) Roberta A. Healey, MBA, NHA, is now one of just 75 fundraisers in the world to have earned the Advanced Certified Fundraising Executive (ACFRE) credential, the highest credential an AFP member can attain.
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(Oct. 29, 2007) While giving to Canadian healthcare institutions increased in 2006, the rate of growth fell significantly compared to 2005, according to a new study by the Association for Healthcare Philanthropy.
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(Oct. 16, 2006) This is the first in a three-part series for AFP eWire that will describe some of the major trends in planned giving and provide organizations—especially mid-range organizations—with a basic road map to initiate a planned-giving program. (You must Login in to the AFP website before accessing this article.)
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(Oct. 30, 2006) This is the third in a three-part series for AFP eWire that will describe some of the major trends in planned giving and provide organizations—especially mid-range organizations—with a basic road map to initiate a planned-giving program. (You must Login in to the AFP website before accessing this article.)
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(Oct. 23, 2006) This is the second in a three-part series for AFP eWire that will describe some of the major trends in planned giving and provide organizations—especially mid-range organizations—with a basic road map to initiate a planned-giving program. (You must Login in to the AFP website before accessing this article.)
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July Board Book
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(May 19, 2008) Donors waiting for just the right time to donate their stocks to charity will be waiting a long time and instead should focus on a longer-term “investor” approach to giving, according to a recent press release from TD Waterhouse.
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(April 21, 2008) AFP members are always accepting new challenges and exciting career opportunities, as well as receiving accolades for their commitment and service. Here are some job announcements, appointments, promotions and recognitions for April 2008.
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(Aug. 25, 2008) AFP members are always accepting new challenges and exciting career opportunities, as well as receiving accolades for their commitment and service. Here are some job announcements, appointments, promotions and recognitions for August 2008.
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(Jan. 28, 2008) AFP members are always accepting new challenges and exciting career opportunities, as well as receiving accolades for their commitment and service. Here are some job announcements, appointments, promotions and recognitions for January 2008.
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(July 28, 2008) AFP members are always accepting new challenges and exciting career opportunities, as well as receiving accolades for their commitment and service. Here are some job announcements, appointments, promotions and recognitions for July 2008.
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(June 30, 2008) AFP members are always accepting new challenges and exciting career opportunities, as well as receiving accolades for their commitment and service. Here are some job announcements, appointments, promotions and recognitions for June 2008.
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(May 26, 2008) AFP members are always accepting new challenges and exciting career opportunities, as well as receiving accolades for their commitment and service. Here are some job announcements, appointments, promotions and recognitions for May 2008.
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(Dec. 1, 2008) AFP members are always accepting new challenges and exciting career opportunities, as well as receiving accolades for their commitment and service. Here are some job announcements, appointments, promotions and recognitions for November-December 2008.
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(Oct. 16, 2006) AFP members are always accepting new challenges and exciting career opportunities, as well as receiving accolades for their commitment and service. Here are some job announcements, appointments, promotions and recognitions for October 2006.
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(Sept. 29, 2008) AFP members are always accepting new challenges and exciting career opportunities, as well as receiving accolades for their commitment and service. Here are some job announcements, appointments, promotions and recognitions for September 2008.
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(Feb. 25, 2008) AFP members are always accepting new challenges and exciting career opportunities, as well as receiving accolades for their commitment and service. Here are some job announcements, appointments, promotions and recognitions for February 2008.
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(March 24, 2008) AFP members are always accepting new challenges and exciting career opportunities, as well as receiving accolades for their commitment and service. Here are some job announcements, appointments, promotions and recognitions for March 2008.
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(Feb. 7, 2005) Numerous AFP members responded to the question eWire posted last week about finding the right balance in their personal and professional relationships.
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(Nov. 3, 2008) The Executive Summary of AFP’s Member Satisfaction Survey is now available for members as a PDF download.
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Message from the CEO and Chair and 2005 AFP Officers and Directors
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(April 28, 2008) A new report has found that while nonprofits are increasingly aware of the potential and growing popularity of social finance, there is little formal knowledge of the subject and few government mechanisms in place to support this growing trend.
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(March 3, 2008) An overwhelming percentage of Canadian businesses provide support to charities in some manner, according to a new report by Imagine Canada.
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To help simplify the design process, AFP has developed pre-designed Adobe® InDesign® CS templates for chapters to use in creating pamphlets, invitations, postcards and program covers.
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National Philanthropy Day® logos in EPS Large Format for use in preparing art for large-scale print applications such as posters, signs or banners.
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National Philanthropy Day® logos in EPS Small Format for use in professional digital or offset printing.
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National Philanthropy Day® logos in JPEG format for use in electronic and web applications.
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In certain instances where the complete NPD signature cannot be applied, the symbol may appear alone without the program name or tagline. The symbol by itself is available in TIF format, in both a small and large size.
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National Philanthropy Day® logos in TIF format for use when preparing art for internal office printing.
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AFP has released the new National Philanthropy Day® (NPD) logo, effective 2007, and has prepared a number of different file formats of the NPD logo so that chapters can use the highest quality images.
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(Oct. 10, 2005) Volunteer Canada and The Home Depot Canada have announced an initiative to work with corporations and businesses and encourage their employees to volunteer in their communities.
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(Oct. 16, 2006) A new online guide can help charities develop and improve strategies for offering bilingual services, and while the resource is aimed at Canada’s two official languages, it is general enough that it can be integrated for any language.
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(Aug. 7, 2006) Two new working groups, composed of members of the government and the charitable sector, have been formed to strengthen nonprofit programs both at the national level in Canada and in Alberta.
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(Aug. 21, 2006) A new survey of Canadian fundraisers shows that a large majority abides by a code of ethics, but only half have a Donor Bill of Rights in place as a formal measure in their organization.
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(Jan. 15, 2007) The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has developed a new online resource that provides a wealth of data to donors about registered charities, regulations, donation receipts and tips on wise giving.
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(Nov. 6, 2006) At the recent Delegate Assembly meetings in Los Angeles, outgoing board members of AFP, AFP Foundation for Philanthropy and AFP Foundation for Philanthropy-Canada were recognized for their service and leadership.
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(Nov. 20, 2006) Pamela Cook, principal with Pamela Cook Development and Search in San Rafael, Calif., has been awarded the Advanced Certified Fundraising Executive (ACFRE) credential by AFP.
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(July 3, 2006) A large amount of data from the 2004 National Survey of Nonprofit and Voluntary Organizations have been released in the form of regional and subsector profiles and fact sheets.
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(Oct. 24, 2005) During the annual Assembly meetings, delegates reviewed initial proposals and provided feedback regarding the future of AFP's governance structure, including issues related to regionalization and a new board composition.
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(July 25, 2005) This month's Resource Central features a communications toolkit, a volunteer resource website, a snapshot of the nonprofit sector in Calgary and research on civic participation in rural and urban communities
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(July 12, 2004) In response to a growing number of requests for copies of sample documents, especially strategic and fundraising plans, the AFP Resource Center has made available on the AFP website two sample plans.
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(Feb. 7, 2005) Shereitte C. Stokes III is the 75th fundraiser in the world to earn the Advanced Certified Fund Raising Executive (ACFRE) credential, the highest credential an AFP member can attain.
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(Oct. 3, 2005) Forty-one percent of nonprofit leaders in Alberta plan to leave their current position within the next two years, according to a new study by the Calgary Centre for Non-Profit Management.
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(Jan. 22, 2007) Most corporations and businesses in Canada encourage or accommodate their employee volunteer activities during work hours, although the manner and extent of the support varies widely, according to a new survey.
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(Nov. 6, 2006) Nearly four out of five Canadians trust charities, and leaders of charities are some of the most trusted people in the country, according to the Muttart Foundation’s survey of public attitudes about the charitable sector.
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(Nov. 10, 2008) AFP members in Canada are asked to write to their Members of Parliament, Senators and Cabinet and press Cabinet to vary or rescind the CRTC decision to impose additional regulatory burdens and fees on registered charities under its proposed telemarketing rules.
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