Fundraisers pursue diversity at Pittsburgh summit - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Fundraisers pursue diversity at Pittsburgh summit - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Besides convening the summit to map out initiatives that would attract more minorities into the fundraising sector, and to develop strategies to be more welcoming to diverse individuals in the industry, Ms. Lopez Van Soest sees the effort as critical to "making the profession look more like the communities we serve."

In other words, those who raise funds for nonprofits and charitable causes should be able to relate to those who benefit when those dollars are spent.

Growing our ethical skills | Philanthropy Journal

Growing our ethical skills | Philanthropy Journal: "As chair of the Association of Fundraising Professionals' Ethics Committee, I work with a lot of fundraisers concerning ethical dilemmas.

A typical part of the conversation, after we've delved into the major issues, often involves the idea of how to get 'better' at ethics."

Most fundraisers predict growth | Philanthropy Journal

Most fundraisers predict growth | Philanthropy Journal: "Most charitable fundraisers in the U.S. expect to raise more money this year than in 2009, a new poll says.

Sixty-one percent of 692 fundraisers responding to the poll, conducted on its website in April and May by the Association of Fundraising Professionals."

Virginia Business - News: The disappearing donor

Virginia Business - News: The disappearing donor: "According to the Association of Fundraising Professionals, only 46 percent of charities raised more money in 2008 than in 2007, a new low in the survey’s eight-year history. Usually that number is around 60 percent. Forty percent of organizations surveyed reported raising less money in 2008 than the previous year. The remaining 14 percent of respondents raised the same amount as in 2007. “Fundraising decreases were seen across the board, regardless of issue, size or geography,” the association reports."

Each generation gives differently | floridatoday.com | FLORIDA TODAY

Each generation gives differently | floridatoday.com | FLORIDA TODAY: "Mark Brewer, president and chief executive officer of the Orlando-based foundation, which holds almost 400 named charitable funds with assets of more than $50 million, spoke before the Space Coast Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals."

Q-C fundraisers cautiously optimistic - Quad Cities Online

Q-C fundraisers cautiously optimistic - Quad Cities Online: "Though the current economy poses a challenge to fundraising professionals, the Quad-Cities often steps up in tough times, a local leader says.

“Right now, we don't have a level of concern,” said Margaret Lewis, president of the Association of Fundraising Professionals, Quad-Cities chapter (AFP-QC)."

Louisiana Nonprofits Blog: LANO Conference in Full Swing

Louisiana Nonprofits Blog: LANO Conference in Full Swing: "LANO Conference in Full Swing
LANO's Annual Conference started off with a great plenary this morning featuring Paulette Maehara, president and CEO of the Association of Fundraising Professionals. Paulette discussed the important role nonprofits play in society, as well as the vital need for fundraising in these difficult economic times."

Nashuatelegraph.com: Charities find more in need, less to give

Nashuatelegraph.com: Charities find more in need, less to give: "A national organization presents a bleaker picture. Charities responding to the Association of Fundraising Professionals’ 2007 annual survey reported fewer donors and, when adjusted for inflation, a loss in revenue.

“As the economy slows down, people shift their spending priorities away from charities,” the survey report says."

What Senior Fund Raisers Need to Know - Philanthropy.com

Coverage of ACFRE in The Chronicle Prospecting Blog

What Senior Fund Raisers Need to Know - Philanthropy.com: "What Senior Fund Raisers Need to Know
The Association of Fundraising Professionals this month announced that it is revising the certification examination for its highest credential, known as the Advanced Certified Fundraising Executive designation.
No longer will fund raisers seeking advanced certification be expected to answer questions on the exam about federal tax laws or bequests and other types of planned gifts. What Senior Fund Raisers Need to Know
The Association of Fundraising Professionals this month announced that it is revising the certification examination for its highest credential, known as the Advanced Certified Fundraising Executive designation.
No longer will fund raisers seeking advanced certification be expected to answer questions on the exam about federal tax laws or bequests and other types of planned gifts."

Tithe your tax! > Fundraising > Stories > Edgewater > YourHub.com

Tithe your tax! > Fundraising > Stories > Edgewater > YourHub.com: "After all, like retailers, nonprofits are slowly feeling the brunt of the economic slowdown, too. According to a new report in the Philanthropy Journal this month, revenue growth among nonprofits has slowed and donor numbers are on the decline. The Journal also identified that nonprofit fundraising growth has slowed in recent months, according to the annual State of Fundraising Survey by the Association of Fundraising Professionals. The economy was overwhelmingly cited as the top fundraising challenge for charities in 2007."

The Chronicle of Philanthropy: Live Discussions: The State of Fund Raising

The Chronicle of Philanthropy: Live Discussions: The State of Fund Raising: "You can learn what fund raisers from around the country are saying -- and what fund-raising trends are hot -- in an online question-and-answer session with Paulette V. Maehara, president of the 28,000-member association, live from the floor of the conference."

Should a charity’s fundraiser get commission on donations? - Today's Paper > Local News | Bakersfield.com - Kern County news, events, shopping & searc

Should a charity’s fundraiser get commission on donations? - events, shopping & search: "Clark also gets a hefty cut — 10 or 20 percent of the donation, depending on whether he did all or just most of the work. He made $408,767 over the last two years. In 2005-06, his income was 6 percent of the money the mission pulled in from the public.

That commission structure is unusual in fundraising. In fact, the Association of Fundraising Professionals calls it unethical."

Las Vegas SUN: Editorial: A drop in the bucket

Las Vegas SUN: Editorial: A drop in the bucket: "Charities are having a tough year. Fewer than half of the nation's charities are bringing in more money this holiday season than last, according to a survey by the Association of Fundraising Professionals.

The last three months of the year are crucial to many charities. Roughly 70 percent of the charities surveyed reported that at least 40 percent of their annual budget comes in during the holiday season."

AFP urges shoppers to remember Colorado charities > Fundraising > Stories > Golden > YourHub.com

AFP urges shoppers to remember Colorado charities > Fundraising > Stories > Golden > YourHub.com: "That figure will greatly increase as many charities receive 50 precentof their contributions in the last quarter of a calendar year and a whopping 40percent of that figure being in December alone. 'It will be interesting to see how 2007 wraps up for charitable giving. The last three years, we have seen significant increases each year in giving on a national level - record setting numbers,' said Sarah Harrison, President of the Association of Fundraising Professionals."

Nonprofit Careers (California Job Journal)

Nonprofit Careers (California Job Journal):

"For people interested in doing fundraising, Green suggests a visit to AFPnet.org. The Association of Fundraising Professionals is a national organization with chapters throughout California. 'I would advise those interested in the nonprofit field to discover their own concerns and interests, and then purse them.'"

Lewis earns Henry A. Rosso Medal for Lifetime Achievement in Ethical Fund Raising | ASU News

Lewis earns Henry A. Rosso Medal for Lifetime Achievement in Ethical Fund Raising | ASU News: "The ASU Center for Nonprofit Leadership and Management is pleased to announce that Senior Professional-in-Residence, Patricia Lewis, has been honored with the Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University’s Henry A. Rosso Medal for Lifetime Achievement in Ethical Fund Raising, the Center’s most prestigious award, at a ceremony Nov. 4th in Indianapolis. Robert Pierpont, an independent fund raising consultant and Ed Schumacher, founder and president of Third Sector Consulting, were also named honorees."

The Morning News: News : Rogers Proposal To Hire Athletics Fundraiser Rare For School Districts

The Morning News: News : Rogers Proposal To Hire Athletics Fundraiser Rare For School Districts:
"'Obviously, we have seen this in colleges and universities for years. The trend of having a fundraiser for high schools is growing more and more. I'd say it is still uncommon,' said Michael Nilsen, public affairs director of the Association of Fundraising Professionals."

The NonProfit Times -Economist: Change Favors The Prepared Mind

The NonProfit Times - The Leading Business Publication For Nonprofit Management:
"Raymond, senior managing director for research, evaluation, and strategic planning at Changing Our World Inc., a consulting firm working with nonprofits and private and corporate philanthropists, spoke about change and its implications at the recent conference of the New Jersey chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals. The session, 'Leading the Nonprofit World of 2015,' revolved around a new spin on an old adage: Change -- rather than chance -- favors the prepared mind."

Tallahassee Democrat - www.tallahassee.com - Philanthropy Day honors those who give

You can read additional stories on National Philanthropy Day on the AFP National Philanthropy Blog


Tallahassee Democrat - www.tallahassee.com - Tallahassee, FL.: "

The press packet I received last week from the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) said that Tuesday an estimated 50,000 people gathered in 135 cities across the country to honor those who give so freely of themselves, their time and their riches to benefit others. And, of course, chief among those who got together was a group who had lunch together at the University Center Club yesterday for Tallahassee's version. When you total up all the dollars and time given, the numbers are staggering"

New Ethics Code Governs Businesses That Serve Fund Raisers - Philanthropy.com

Coverage of AFP Ethics Code in the Chronicle of Philanthropy
New Ethics Code Governs Businesses That Serve Fund Raisers - Philanthropy.com: "New Ethics Code Governs Businesses That Serve Fund Raisers By Holly Hall

The Association of Fundraising Professionals, which represents more than 29,000 fund raisers, has released new ethical standards to govern the practices of businesses that help nonprofit organizations raise money.

The new standards spell out responsibilities that businesses have to their charity clients, such as maintaining the confidentiality of information on donors and other privileged information, and not offering clients payments as an incentive for choosing their products or services."