AFP
Announcements
AFP Conference Recordings Available Now!
If you missed out on an education session at the 2012 AFP International Conference in Vancouver, or you missed all education sessions entirely, don’t fret! The conference audio recordings of a majority of the regular education sessions are now available for purchase as CD-ROM, streaming and now as podcasts for your mp3 player! Plus, three of our Hot Topics and an ACFRE session are being offered this year as a streamed video. All sessions come with any handouts associated with the sessions. All recordings contribute CFRE points towards your certification/re-certification. To create your customized package of the 2012 conference recordings today, click here.
Just One Ad Spot Left! Globe and Mail May 2012 Philanthropy Supplement
The latest AFP/Globe and Mail supplement on philanthropy, “What Drives Philanthropy in Canada,” highlights some of the most inspirational stories of donors and volunteers – individuals driven to make a difference in the world, plus new trends and ideas in the sector. There is just one ad spot left for this supplement, which will be published May 28, 2012. Hurry - the deadline to reserve an ad spot is Monday, April 16! Read more!
Please Note: May/June Issue of Advancing Philanthropy Will Be Digital Only
Focusing on innovation, the May/June issue of Advancing Philanthropy will be digital only. Read articles on inspiring innovation in your team, thinking more creatively and creating a culture of “futuring.” Eureka! In addition, there will be videos, a podcast and even a comic book.
What does the digital magazine offer? Briefly, you can email articles, search an entire magazine (archived issues go back to October 2007) by author or key word, and save and download your digital copy.
To access the digital magazine, go to the AFP website, www.afpnet.org, and select “Publications” and “Advancing Philanthropy.” Also, scan the QR code or MS Tag and have Advancing Philanthropy on your mobile device. Simply download the free app for a QR code or MS Tag, scan and then read the current issue of the magazine. There is also a link to archived issues. If you have questions please email jboice@afpnet.org.
AFP
Member Exclusives
We Want You...To Send Us Your Papers for AFP's Information Exchange!Have some white papers you've developed that you think can prove useful to fellow members? Memos or how-to's that provide tips and advice to improve fundraising efforts and results? Please send then to us and we will include them in the AFP Information Exchange, our online member resource database! It doesn't matter the length or topic - if you feel it can be of use to your colleagues, please submit it us and we will share it with a larger audience!
Please send all papers and questions to webmaster@afpnet.org
See all Exchange papers and resources | Submit your paper!
Lights...Camera...AFP Action University!
This
Week We Present an AFP Action University Book Review (Video): Cause Marketing for Nonprofits: Partner for Purpose, Passion and Profits, by Jocelyne Daw
Cause Marketing for Nonprofits captures the exciting potential for business and nonprofits to partner for mutual benefit and discovery. Cause marketing aligns nonprofits and businesses to combine the power of their individual brands with a company's marketing might to achieve social and shareholder value while communicating their values. Cause Marketing for Nonprofits changes the way nonprofits view and execute cause marketing programs. This book provides a wealth of hands-on, practical experience that can benefit any nonprofit organization interested in this innovative and growing form of generating revenue, building profile and achieving mission.
• Acces this week's AFP Action University Book Review development
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more about Action University
• Order Cause Marketing for Nonprofits from The AFP Bookstore at a special discount rate!
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AFP is proud to announce a new and exclusive online community called AFP2P, powered by Blackbaud Social and developed based on your suggestions and feedback! AFP2P allows members to interact, network and share expertise with one another through such personalized features as discussion groups, blogs and news feeds. In addition, members are able to create unique profiles, upload pictures and documents, and leave comments. Log on today! Learn more.
Upcoming
AFP Webinars:
Spinning Like a Top: 8 Secrets to Well-Oiled Fundraising Operations
(Apr. 12, 1-2:30 p.m. ET)
Operational issues often require more than their fair share of attention, which can diminish time with donors. How can a busy fundraiser get operational issues under control? This session will guide fundraisers toward the most efficient strategies to manage data, technology, reporting, and business processes. Presented by Christopher M. Cannon, CFRE.
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now.
Analytics for Successful Fundraising
(Apr. 24, 1-2:30 p.m. ET)
Author of AFP Fund Development Series book, Fundraising Analytics: Using Data to Guide Strategy, Joshua Birkholz will show you how to turn your nonprofit’s organizational data, with an appropriate focus on donors, into actionable knowledge.
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now.
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the 2012 Webinar Schedule!
