Top Ten 'Hot' Fundraising Predictions | Pro Bono Australia

Top Ten 'Hot' Fundraising Predictions | Pro Bono Australia: "he list from Blackbaud also indicates that Not for Profits will be placing renewed emphasis on constituent stewardship and will continue to see growth in peer-to-peer fundraising, powered by technology and social media.

The list was released at the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) 50th anniversary conference in the US.

Blackbaud says the list was created to explore emerging trends that will affect the next 50 years. The trends list combined input from Blackbaud management, its NFP customers, partners and industry leaders who work directly with NFPs."

Enhancing the Donor Experience : FundRaising Success

Enhancing the Donor Experience : FundRaising Success: "n her presentation at the 47th AFP International Conference on Fundraising in Baltimore earlier this month, Bridget Brandt, senior marketing manager at Sage Nonprofit Solutions, discussed some keys to creating loyal donors through their experiences with your organization. Here are some takeaways from the session, titled 'How You Can Create Experiences That Foster True Loyalty.'"

the fundraising beat….. A Noble Calling « the fundraising beat

the fundraising beat….. A Noble Calling « the fundraising beat: "the fundraising beat….. A Noble Calling

Posted By: Andrea McManus, CFRE

There is the old axiom about things happening in threes and a recent experience with this has made me contemplate how we view and promote our profession of fundraising.

First, I heard Archbishop Desmond Tutu speak at the AFP International Conference in Baltimore where he told 3,000 plus fundraisers that we have ‘a noble calling’. And that through our work children around the world are fed, human rights are fought for and supported, sick people are taken care of and children are educated. It was moving, eloquent and hugely affirming of our profession."

Politics Mixes with Everything! | IMAGINE 2050

Politics Mixes with Everything! | IMAGINE 2050: "South African Archbishop Desmond Tutu delivered the keynote for the International Conference of the Association of Fundraising Professionals on April 13, 2010. As he addressed 3,000 professional fundraisers from dozens of countries, I wondered how his remarks would be received. The 79 year old slightly stooped priest was the only major speaker who did not use props, gimmicks, or PowerPoint. He just gripped the podium and preached to the crowd. You could have heard a pin drop."

Making Change Now » Accepting the 2010 Award for Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy

Making Change Now » Accepting the 2010 Award for Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy: "Tonight I was in Baltimore, Maryland to receive the 2010 Changing Our World/Simms Award for Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy, presented by the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP)."

Connection Café: Social Media Makes a Splash at the Association of Fundraising Professionals Conference

Connection Café: Social Media Makes a Splash at the Association of Fundraising Professionals Conference: "Former President of AFP Golden Gate Nicci Noble and current AFP Golden Gate President and Development Director of Center for Environmental Health Sean Sullivan presented on 'How Tweet It Is!: Mastering Social Media for Fundraising Success'. (**full presentation slides can be found here) My favorite quote from their presentation - 'Gardens are lovely as long as you water them. Facebook [or any social network] is your garden.' I thought this simple statement really drove home the crux of what social media is all about. Creating a meaningful relationship and conversation that grows over time."

AFP and Planned Legacy: A Winning Combination In Baltimore! | Donor Recognition, Fundraising and Stewardship Best Practices

AFP and Planned Legacy: A Winning Combination In Baltimore! | Donor Recognition, Fundraising and Stewardship Best Practices: "Over 3600 fund raising professionals were in attendance, including some from Australia, Europe, Asia and other far flung locales where giving is just as important as it is in North America. However, no matter where the visitors were from, they were all there to participate in the numerous plenary sessions, listen to keynote speakers such as Archbishop Desmond Tutu, take in the local sights and attractions and stop by well over 200 exhibitor booths to learn about new ways, products and methodologies to strengthen their message and improve strategies to reach their respective donor constituencies."

The Jay Love Blog

The Jay Love Blog: "My next two meetings were with key sub-groups of the AFP conference. First, I attended the early morning gathering of the technology vendors associated with The Urban Institute and AFP’s FEP or Fund Raising Effectiveness project. Several of us at eTapestry were instrumental in helping start this project where the gathering actual live data from thousands of non-profits using commercial database software is done. A key executive level report from eTapestry our 'Giving Dynamics' report became the fulcrum of the project. (I pasted in an example of that original report below.) In addition, for the first few years nearly 90% of the data came from eTapestry/Blackbaud customers as non SaaS vendors either moved to the SaaS world or they figured out how to extract data so they could share too."

Conference Notebook - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas

Link to the Chronicles coverage of the AFP Conference

Conference Notebook - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: "Earn your degree at Milano the New School for Management and Urban Policy
Conference Notebook

Getting the Younger Donor to Say Yes : FundRaising Success

Getting the Younger Donor to Say Yes : FundRaising Success: "raditionally, the highest-value donors in terms of dollars lie within the 65-and-older range. But, with more ways than ever to reach prospects, fundraisers increasingly are looking to engage a younger crowd. In a presentation titled 'Yeah, Yup, Right On — Getting the Younger Donor to Say 'Yes' to Your Nonprofit' at the 47th Association of Fundraising Professionals International Conference on Fundraising going on in Baltimore right now discussed ways to do just that."

Maine Student Named Outstanding Youth Philanthropist - About AFP - AFP

Maine Student Named Outstanding Youth Philanthropist - About AFP - AFP: "Maine Student Named Outstanding Youth Philanthropist

(April 13, 2010) Jake Gallagher, a 19-year old young man from Yarmouth, Maine, who has been instrumental in raising awareness about and funds for poor children in Guatemala, is the recipient of the 2010 Changing Our World/Simms Award for Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy, Ages 18-23, presented by the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP)."

Connecticut Fundraiser Rizzo Named 2010 CCS Outstanding Fundraising Professional - About AFP - AFP

Connecticut Fundraiser Rizzo Named 2010 CCS Outstanding Fundraising Professional - About AFP - AFP: "Connecticut Fundraiser Rizzo Named 2010 CCS Outstanding Fundraising Professional

(April 12, 2010) Donald G. Rizzo, CFRE, vice president for institutional advancement at the University of Hartford in West Hartford, is the recipient of the 2010 CCS Award for Outstanding Fundraising Professional presented by the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP)."

The NonProfit Times - "Giving Took A Hit, But Jobs Coming Back

The NonProfit Times - The Leading Business Publication For Nonprofit Management: "Giving Took A Hit, But Jobs Coming Back

Just 43 percent of charities raised more money in 2009 than in 2008, marking it the worst year for charitable fundraising in a decade, according to the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) 2009 State of Fundraising Survey, released at AFP’s 47th International Conference on Fundraising in Baltimore, Md.

But according to AFP, the organization’s job board postings have returned to levels not seen since November 2007."

Raising Money Isn't Cheap And Other Rules For Effective Fund Raising - Conference Notebook - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas

Raising Money Isn't Cheap And Other Rules For Effective Fund Raising - Conference Notebook - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: "Raising Money Isn't Cheap And Other Rules For Effective Fund Raising

By Caroline Preston

Baltimore

Raising money in tough times isn't cheap, and it's sometimes counterintuitive.

Those were two of the messages from Jonathan Grapsas, a consultant at Pareto Fundraising, in Toronto, during his speech at the Association of Fundraising Professionals conference here."

Katya's Non-Profit Marketing Blog | Nonprofit Tech Conference, RCC, AFP Resources

Katya's Non-Profit Marketing Blog | Nonprofit Tech Conference, RCC, AFP Resources: "And tomorrow, I’ll be speaking at AFP on fundraising. If you’re in Baltimore, I hope you’ll come to my session. I’d love to see you. I’m right after my hero Dan Heath’s session on Switch."

AFP 2009 State of Fundraising Survey: Charitable Fundraising Takes Another Hit - Press - AFP

AFP 2009 State of Fundraising Survey: Charitable Fundraising Takes Another Hit - Press - AFP: "AFP 2009 State of Fundraising Survey: Charitable Fundraising Takes Another Hit

(Baltimore, Md.) Just 43 percent of charities raised more money in 2009 than in 2008, marking it the worst year for charitable fundraising in a decade, according to the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) 2009 State of Fundraising Survey, released at AFP's 47th International Conference on Fundraising in Baltimore, Md."

http://philanthropy.com/blog/Conference-Notebook/12/

http://philanthropy.com/blog/Conference-Notebook/12/: "What Makes Donors Give: a New Study Offers Clues

By Holly Hall

Baltimore

Affluent donors, and those with more years of education, are more likely to be motivated to give to causes that allow them to 'make the world a better place,' rather than to groups that meet basic needs, according to a new study whose results were presented here today at the annual meeting of the Association of Fundraising Professionals.

That was a key finding of a study of 10,000 Americans whose results were summarized in a speech here by Una Osili, director of research at the Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University."

The NonProfit Times - The Leading Business Publication For Nonprofit Management

The NonProfit Times - The Leading Business Publication For Nonprofit Management: "From Adversity Comes Inspiration To Force Change

by Kate Rogers

Lee Woodruff knows a thing or two about optimism. Her husband, Bob Woodruff, co-anchor of ABC’s World News Tonight, suffered severe brain injury four years ago when the vehicle he was in ran over a roadside bomb while he was reporting from Iraq. With four children to raise, Lee, an author and contributor to ABC’s Good Morning America, stood by her husband’s side as he miraculously recovered."

AFP 47th International Conference - Connections

AFP 47th International Conference - Connections: "The 47th International Conference on Fundraising started yesterday and continues this week in Baltimore. Blackbaud is the full conference sponsor and has been a supporter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals for many years now.

Lee Woodruff was the Opening General Session speaker yesterday and Peter Thum, a previous Blackbaud Conference for Nonprofits keynote speaker, is speaking later today. The conference continues through Wednesday."

Changing Role of Philanthropy Prompts Debate - Conference Notebook - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas

Changing Role of Philanthropy Prompts Debate - Conference Notebook - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: "Changing Role of Philanthropy Prompts Debate

By Stacy Palmer

As more charities develop business ventures to further their missions and generate revenue, a series of challenges is erupting both for organizations and for fund raisers, according to a panel of fund-raising consultants who met in Baltimore just before the Association of Fundraising Professionals opened its annual conference."

Fund Raisers Offered Advice on Soliciting Donations From Diverse Range of Donors - Conference Notebook - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas

Fund Raisers Offered Advice on Soliciting Donations From Diverse Range of Donors - Conference Notebook - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: "Fund Raisers Offered Advice on Soliciting Donations From Diverse Range of Donors

By Caroline Preston

Baltimore

Drawing on his experiences as a gay man born to a Polish mother and raised by an African-American family, Joe Steele urged fund raisers at the Association of Fundraising Professionals annual conference here to learn how to build stronger relationships with donors of different ages, gender, sexual orientation, religion, and race."

Annual Fund-Raising Conference Opens in Baltimore - Conference Notebook - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas

Annual Fund-Raising Conference Opens in Baltimore - Conference Notebook - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: "Annual Fund-Raising Conference Opens in Baltimore

More than 3,000 fund raisers have gathered in Baltimore for the annual meeting of the Association of Fundraising Professionals.

Among the speakers are Archbishop Desmond Tutu, the South African activist, and Peter Thum, founder of Ethos Water, a business that channels a significant share of its profits to humanitarian water programs."

Fund Raisers Look Back 50 Years - Conference Notebook - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas

Fund Raisers Look Back 50 Years - Conference Notebook - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: "At the Association of Fundraising Professionals' 47th annual conference, which opened here today, organizers noted that 2010 marks the 50th anniversary of the organization's founding in 1960. It was not until 1963 that the organization held its first annual conference in Suffern, N.Y., drawing just 80 people. This year, 3,000 people are gathering for the meeting."

Live from Baltimore « NeXtGen Digest

Live from Baltimore « NeXtGen Digest: "I am at the AFP (Association of Fundraising Professionals) International Conference on Fundraising http://www.afpnet.org/files/Conference/conference.html through Wednesday."

Follow The Dollars | The Agitator - Fundraising, Direct Marketing and Advocacy Strategies for Nonprofits

Follow The Dollars | The Agitator - Fundraising, Direct Marketing and Advocacy Strategies for Nonprofits: "The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) opened its 47th annual conference in Baltimore MD last night with an agenda chock full of educational programs, and an exhibition hall packed with helpful tools and techniques—all aimed at aiding the process of 'getting”."

Single biggest mistake made in nonprofit blogging

Single biggest mistake made in nonprofit blogging: "Hello from sunny Baltimore! I’m here for the AFP Conference (which starts today!) and will be speaking on Tuesday about fundraising with blogs. I’ve been looking for good examples of nonprofit blogs to share in my presentation and along the way, I’ve noticed something that I want to share with you."

Outstanding philanthropists: Pete and Ada Lee Correll

Outstanding philanthropists: Pete and Ada Lee Correll: "Pete and Ada Lee Correll, long-time donors and volunteers who have created a charitable legacy at in Atlanta, have been selected to receive the Association of Fundraising Professionals’ top philanthropy honor, the Paschal Murray Award for Outstanding Philanthropist."

Why Am I Here? � Thoughtful Philanthropist

Why Am I Here? � Thoughtful Philanthropist: "In the words of Robert Burns, “The best laid plans of mice and men go aft agley” �Since �plans can and do go awry, you still have a few more tools available. Timed agendas and meeting management techniques will help corral overbearing speakers and keep the meeting moving. More on these in subsequent posts.

Note – My colleague, Susan Sherk, and I will be presenting Cheating the Meeting Reaper at the 47th annual international conference of the Association of Fundraising Professionals, April 2010. Join us!"

TheCypressTimes : RICE UNIVERSITY TO RECEIVE AFP'S HIGHEST FUNDRAISING HONOR

TheCypressTimes : RICE UNIVERSITY TO RECEIVE AFP'S HIGHEST FUNDRAISING HONOR: "RICE UNIVERSITY TO RECEIVE AFP'S HIGHEST FUNDRAISING HONOR
Published 03/17/2010 - 8:55 a.m. CST

Arlington, Va. -- The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) will bestow its highest fundraising honor, the Campbell & Company Award for Excellence in Fundraising, Large Category, to Rice University.

The award, which honors an organization that has developed campaigns, initiatives, projects or techniques that have grown and increased its fundraising infrastructure, program and results, will be presented during the AFP International Conference on Fundraising in Baltimore on April 13, 2010."

StreetInsider.com - Blackbaud to Celebrate Fundraising at AFP Conference

StreetInsider.com - Blackbaud to Celebrate Fundraising at AFP Conference: "Company serves as full conference sponsor, presents educational sessions, and demonstrates new solutions

Charleston, SC (Vocus) April 8, 2010 -- Blackbaud, Inc. (Nasdaq: BLKB) will once again be the full conference sponsor of the 47th Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) International Conference on Fundraising on April 11 to 14 in Baltimore, Maryland, with a focus on “Honoring Our Past… Inspiring Our Future.”

“We are honored to be a part of this celebration of fundraising and congratulate AFP on 50 years of excellence in empowering fundraisers through professional development,” said Marc Chardon, Blackbaud’s chief executive officer. “We are pleased to be a longstanding partner of AFP and know that this year’s Conference will provide unparalleled learning opportunities for fundraising strategies of the future.”"

Sage North America Will Help Educate Attendees, Promote Volunteerism at AFP's 47th International Conference on Fundraising

Sage North America Will Help Educate Attendees, Promote Volunteerism at AFP's 47th International Conference on Fundraising: "Sage North America Will Help Educate Attendees, Promote Volunteerism at AFP's 47th International Conference on Fundraising

AUSTIN, TX--(Marketwire - April 7, 2010) - Sage North America today announced that it will help educate attendees and promote volunteerism as part of the Association of Fundraising Professionals' (AFP) 47th International Conference on Fundraising, being held April 11-14 at the Baltimore Convention Center in Baltimore, Md. Bridget Brandt, senior marketing manager for Sage's Nonprofit Solutions business unit, will present an education session on donor loyalty, and Sage will sponsor and participate in the AFP Foundation for Philanthropy's 2010 Day of Service."

Indian River Assn. of Fundraising Professionals wins award

Indian River Assn. of Fundraising Professionals wins award: "VERO BEACH -- Congratulations to members of the Association of Fundraising Professionals FL, Indian River Chapter. The AFP put its first Chapter Incentives Program into place in 2005 and for those chapters who will be awarded the Chapter Ten Star Award at the 2010 International Conference in Baltimore, an analysis was done on the highest percentage of growth and retention for 2009 as well as the highest percentage of growth and retention over the prior three years for each like size chapter grouping."

Suncoast Scholarships Help You- Ask Debbie! « Waves, a blog

Suncoast Scholarships Help You- Ask Debbie! « Waves, a blog: "ebbie Sokolov, Director of Development at FORCE: Facing Our Risk of Cancer, is a first-time Suncoast Chapter scholarship recipient who will be attending the upcoming AFP International Conference in Baltimore. Debbie describes the scholarship application process as painless and simple “I met most of the scholarship criteria right away – The only thing I had to do was join one of the Chapter’s committees for the coming year.”"