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AFP Educational and Development Opportunities

Featured Upcoming AFP Events:

• AFP Leadership Academy (Sep. 30-Oct. 2, 2010 - Las Vegas, NV)
• AFP Faculty Training Academy (Oct. 3-4, 2010)
• 5th Annual Nonprofit Management Institute (Oct. 5-6, 2010 - Palo Alto, CA)

AFP Course Offerings:

• New! AFP Fundamentals of Fundraising Course
• AFP CFRE Review Course
• First Course Online Independent Study

Webinars:

• July 27, 2010 - Developing a Planned Giving Marketing Plan, Timothy D. Logan, ACFRE
• Aug. 5, 2010 - Free Webinar! "Increasing Donations for AFP Members" - Presented by AFP and Visa
• Aug. 12, 2010 - How to Evaluate and Significantly Improve Your Major Gift Program, Maureen Schuerman, CFRE
• Sep. 29, 2010 - Financial Communication for Fundraisers Webinar - Presented by Color Accounting®.
• See Full Webinar Schedule

Conferences:

• 6th Annual Hemispheric Congress on Fundraising - Latin America (December 2, 2010, Universidad Virtual Facilities - Monterrey, N.L., Mexico)
• 48th AFP International Conference - (March 20-23, 2011 - Chicago, IL)

Other Programs and Offerings:

• Audio Recordings from the AFP International Conference 2010 Now Available!
• Special Member Tuition Discount
• The Professional Development in Fundraising Diploma

For more information, please contact the Professional Advancement Coordinator - Direct: 703.519.8494 or Toll Free: 800.666.3863; Email: ProAdv@afpnet.org.

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The AFP Professional Development Plan for Fundraisers

AFP's professional advancement programs and courses give every professional, no matter what level of experience they have, the opportunity to enrich their skills and add to their knowledge base.

To help guide your fundraising career, the associations has created the AFP Professional Development Plan for Fundraisers (available as printable pdf or interactive word doc).  This is a comprehensive map that details your career needs based on years of experience. The Plan is interactive - simply click on a product or course in the guide to learn more. Questions? Send us a message at proadv@afpnet.org.

Featured Program

2010 Leadership Academy
(September 30 - October 2, 2010 )
The 2010 Leadership Academy will take place in Las Vegas, Nevada, at Caesar's Palace! The Leadership Academy is an opportunity for you to enrich your career and enhance your leadership skills. Make an investment in yourself and your local AFP chapter. We'll inspire you to reach new heights with AFP and within the profession, all while engaging with other AFP members!

More Professional Development Resources

AFP Affiliate Library Program
AFP Learning Center
AFP Research, Statistics and Reports
Marketplace and Bookstore
Resource Center Materials
Resources for Educators
AFP Information Exchange
AFP Fund Development Series
AFP Ready Reference Series

Latest Professional Development News

Four Steps to Training Your Colleagues, Board and Supporters as Powerful Messengers
(July 20, 2010) Nonprofit marketing expert Nancy Schwartz offers advice on how to encourage staff and volunteers to spread the word about your organization.

Explore AFP’s Special Job Seekers Toolkit for Fundraisers (Updated July 8, 2010)
The AFP Job Seekers toolkit focuses on finding the right job and features advice and services to help members carry out a successful job search and land on your feet in a rewarding new position.

Skystone Ryan Prize for Research on Fundraising and Philanthropy
Each year, the AFP Research Council awards the Skystone Ryan Prize for Research to the author of a book that contributes substantially to the knowledge and understanding of fundraising or philanthropy.