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This article by Benjamin Mohler, MA, CFRE, ACFRE reframes your nonprofit board’s role in fundraising showing how trust, alignment, and clear boundaries help CEOs and boards become true partners and let philanthropy emerge naturally from engagement. afpglobal.org/news/relations…

How do you do it all in a small shop? In this episode of Rising Voices of Fundraising, Josie White, CFRE shares practical strategies for fundraisers at small nonprofits to test big ideas, prioritize their workload, and eventually scale up their team. afpemergingleaders.podbean.com/e/doing-it-all…

Nina Wilson Jones shared how a midcareer pivot from banking led to a purpose-driven fundraising career and how authentic storytelling and mission alignment can turn even the most uncertain fundraising moments into extraordinary impact. afpglobal.org/news/afp-membe…

This article offers a practical playbook for building a strong, intentional partnership between the president and the chief advancement officer, one that drives donor confidence, campaign success, and long‑term institutional health. afpglobal.org/power-couple-h…

Richenda Vermeulen shares results from a survey of donors, which offers surprising findings about the true perception of nonprofit overhead. She encourages nonprofits to reframe the conversation and convey to donors the value of investing in systems. afpglobal.org/reframing-over…

This guide breaks down the essentials of Form 990 filing, governance best practices, and operational strategies to help you make compliance a seamless, year‑round part of your organization’s success. afpglobal.org/clarifying-irs…

Michael‑Christopher Suman has been named the 2026 William R. Simms Award for Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy (Individual) sponsored by Carter, recognizing his exceptional generosity and global impact through the youth‑led nonprofit Detailing for MCAS. afpglobal.org/news/high-scho…

This article outlines the risks nonprofits face, the core elements of an effective due diligence program, and why investing in thoughtful policies and systems ultimately strengthens governance and donor relationships. afpglobal.org/news/fundraisi…

Sarah K. Nathan, Ph.D., Jeri Pat Gabbert, CFRE, and Genevieve Shaker, Ph.D. share research behind effective communication and empathetic listening. They discuss the tools and templates they will provide attendees at their AFP ICON session. afpglobal.org/art-conversati…

Represented by Rohan Dileep and Beatrice Norman, Meals Matter has been named the 2026 William R. Simms Award for Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy (Group) by AFP, honoring exceptional generosity, civic leadership, and community impact. afpglobal.org/news/wisconsin…

Nayeli Garcia shared how a chance entry into fundraising grew into a two-decade career rooted in perseverance, ethical leadership, and building strong teams and systems that foster lasting donor trust and sustainable impact. afpglobal.org/news/afp-membe…

This article celebrates the impact of women in philanthropy and fundraising while also calling attention to the equity, culture, and allyship needed to build a stronger, more inclusive future for the field. afpglobal.org/news/internati…

This Advancing Philanthropy article by Letty Vendrell, Ph.D., CFRE calls on fundraisers and executives to step into their power, challenge unhealthy leadership dynamics, and cultivate cultures that truly support growth, authenticity, and impact. afpglobal.org/news/leadershi…

AFP ICON 2026 opening keynote speaker, Dr. Bob Johansen shares what BANI means (brittle, anxious, nonlinear, and incomprehensible) and how this framework can be flipped positively to help fundraisers prepare for the future. vimeo.com/1170867122/bb9…

AFP is opposing proposed SAM.gov changes that would require nonprofits to sign vague new certifications under civil and criminal penalty to access federal funding, creating legal uncertainty and risking provider participation. afpglobal.org/news/afp-state…

Amari Duncan, the director of philanthropic impact at Girls Inc. of the Greater Capital Region, has been named one of AFP’s 2026 Outstanding Young Professionals, honoring her equity‑driven fundraising leadership and rapid impact early in her career. afpglobal.org/news/amari-dun…

Capital campaign myths often keep nonprofits from pursuing growth they could realistically achieve. This article debunks four common misconceptions and shows how modern capital campaigns actually succeed. afpglobal.org/4-persistent-c…

Tatumn Zale has been named one of AFP’s 2026 Outstanding Young Professionals. Tatumn will be honored at AFP ICON 2026, celebrating her transformative results, donor‑centered innovation, and commitment to the social impact sector. afpglobal.org/news/tatumn-za…

Yesterday, AFP President & CEO Art Taylor joined nonprofit leaders from across the sector in a meeting with White House staff to discuss the future of the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC), urging clarity, transparency, and continuity. ow.ly/tBlo50Ypgbg

João Paulo Vergueiro shares the importance of professional associations like AFP in advancing the field worldwide, and how generosity continues to inspire his approach to building sustainable, innovative fundraising models. afpglobal.org/news/afp-membe…