Meet us in New Orleans, the home of jazz and Mardi Gras, for three days of learning, connecting, and culture; with a side of gumbo, of course. Register now!

• AFP Statement: Sexual Harassment/Gender Equity in the Fundraising Profession
• AFP’s Canadian National Scholarship Program – Apply Now! Deadline: March 15
• The New Tax Law: 5 Questions w/ Jason Lee | Summary | How To Approach in 2018
• Free Webinar: What Canadian Donors Want (March 1, 2018)
• Next AFP Webinar (2/7): Working Your Legacy Pipeline
• 2018 AFP Canada Board Approved
• AFP Announces 2018 Diverse Communities Scholars for Int'l Conference
• #afpicon18: Calling All Artists, Poets and Photographers!
• Congress Approves Tax Bill, Likely Leading to Drops in Charitable Giving
• Blackbaud Disaster Recovery and Giving Survey
• AFP Foundation Receives Grant to Continue Fellowship Program
• AFP Foundation Chair Talks Goals, Giving to Your Professional Community
• Register Now for the AFP's Fundraising Principles and Practice in 2018
• The Fundraising Effectiveness Project Releases Third Quarter Benchmark Report
• Canada: AFP/Globe and Mail National Philanthropy Day Supplement
• Jim Allen, ACFRE Wins Barbara Marion Award for Service to the Profession
• Q&A with AFP's New President and CEO
• The State of AFP (Video): U.S. | Canada
• Mike Geiger Named President and CEO of AFP
• U.S. Foundation Partners with Catapult on BE The CAUSE Campaign
• AFP Board Adopts New Approach to Diversity and Inclusion
• How to Get "Unstuck" In Your Professional Life: Q&A with Valorie Burton
• More Than Just a Good PowerPoint—AFP Master Speaker Training

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• This Week's Top Ten: Mail vs. Email, Instagram, Donor Valentine Love, More!
• What to Focus on in 2018?
• New Study Shows Donors Have Little Idea About Charity Overhead
• Wealthy Female Donors Embrace Risk-Taking in Their Philanthropy
• Are You Feeling Overwhelmed or Behind at Work? You Are Not Alone! (Part 2)
• Part Two: Small Shop Sponsorship—The Three-Headed Hydra
• Mid-level Donors: The Hidden Treasure In Your Database
• Philanthropic Culture is Mission Driven
• Donor Perceptions: Larger Charities More Effective, Smaller Ones More Efficient
• Bright Spots and Relationship Building: Amy Eisenstein Interviews Kim Klein
• An Inclusive Solution for Philanthropic Growth
• Data Template: Gaining Actionable Insights For Your Charity
• Following A Plan, Plus Four Donor ID Methods, Key to Major Gift Success
• International Survey Reveals Trends, Preferences and Habits behind Giving

• AFP Top Ten Fundraising Tips for the Week (November 15, 2017): Discovering What Donors Want, Challenges of Donor Clubs, Ethics and Donor Retention & More!

  (Nov. 15, 2017) Our weekly round-up of blog posts, articles, videos and other resources to help you keep on top of latest trends and reach your fundraising goals.

• Jim Allen, ACFRE Wins Barbara Marion Award for Service to the Profession

  (Nov. 15, 2017) AFP has bestowed the Barbara Marion Award for Outstanding Leadership to AFP, the association’s highest volunteer and leadership recognition, to James (Jim) Allen of Toronto, Ontario.

• Blackbaud Institute Reveals Key Factors Dramatically Transforming the Donor Marketplace

  (Nov. 15, 2017) Fewer donors are giving to fewer organizations, and new in-depth analysis from the Blackbaud Institute for Philanthropic Impact examines the drivers behind this shift.

• February 15, 2018 - AFP IN, Northeast Chapter: Compassion Fatigue - Finding Work/Life Balance
  

• February 16, 2018 - February 17, 2018 - AFP Vancouver Island Chapter: Philanthropic Leadership Program – Unlocking your leadership potential in just 2 days!
  

• February 16, 2018 - AFP Chicago Chapter: February 16 – The Anatomy and Alchemy of a Strong Development Committee
  

• February 21, 2018 - AFP IN, Indiana Chapter: Lafayette Group
  

April 15-17, 2018
New Orleans, La.

Big things are coming to the Big Easy in 2018 and not just the city’s 300th anniversary! We’re talking the world’s biggest and baddest conference. Meet us in New Orleans, the home of jazz and Mardi Gras for three days of learning, connecting, and culture; with a side of gumbo, of course. Registration is now open!

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October 11-13, 2018
Toronto, Canada

In its 12th year, the 2018 AFP Leadership Academy will be a two and a half day event featuring advanced leadership development opportunities and AFP chapter management training, designed to enrich your career. There are an abundance of networking experiences available giving you the opportunity to share best practices with your colleagues. Stay tuned for more details about joining us in Toronto next October!

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The AFP Webinar Series brings the experts to you! Train your whole office with no travel expense or time away from the office. All you need is either a computer with Internet access to join in on the Webconference or a speakerphone to participate as an Audioconference via a toll-free number. You can watch the presentation, submit questions and participate in audience polls!

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