Unlocking Fundraising Efficiency: Strategies for Nonprofit Success Unlocking Fundraising Efficiency: Strategies for Nonprofit Success Chapter Leadership Brief 6.14.24 by Bre Alexander Content Marketing Manager, Kindsight If you're responsible for fundraising at your nonprofit, you know how much time, organization, and strategy it takes to raise a dollar. The challenge is real, but, when you're equipped with the right strategies, you can optimize your efforts to find the donors needed to reach your goals.
The Power of Mentorship: Elevating Careers to New Heights The Power of Mentorship: Elevating Careers to New Heights Chapter Leadership Brief 5.31.24 by Dr. Pazit Levitan Founder, The Path to Impact In the dynamic and competitive realm of fundraising, having a mentor is not just advantageous; it can be transformative. The AFP-NYC Mentorship Program, led by the fabulous Co-Chairs Susan Shapiro and Robin Merle, embodies this ethos.
Top 5 Insights From The 2024 Nonprofit Acceleration Report Top 5 Insights From The 2024 Nonprofit Acceleration Report Chapter Leadership Brief 5.31.2024 by Community Boost It’s a time of exciting digital transformation for nonprofits. In fact, so much is happening that it can be hard to keep up with the changes, innovation, and trends. The 2024 Nonprofit Acceleration Report is here to identify nonprofits’ current and future state of digital engagement, and distill the most important insights, so you know what’s currently working to increase nonprofit’s growth and what’s worth exploring.
Insights from My Journey as FRDNY Chair Insights from My Journey as FRDNY Chair Chapter Leadership Brief 5.17.24 by CJ Orr Partner & President, Orr Group Reflecting on my journey as the Chair of AFP-NYC's Fundraising Day in New York (FRDNY) and my six years on the board, I am proud of how our team and the community have shaped this event into a remarkable, record-breaking experience. Serving as Chair for two years has given me invaluable insights into what makes this day successful, engaging, and meaningful for fundraising professionals and the organizations they represent.
The Power of Planned Giving: Building Lasting Support for Nonprofits The Power of Planned Giving: Building Lasting Support for Nonprofits Chapter Leadership Brief 5.17.24 by Mary Whitrow Content Marketing Manager, Kindsight Why Focus on Planned Giving? Fundraisers – you understand the ongoing struggle to ensure you are meeting your fundraising goals and keeping the lights on, so to speak. Engaging current donors and prospects for your annual fund, capital campaign, or year-end appeal is often the focus of fundraisers on the ground. These gifts can be fundamental to sustaining a nonprofit, but we can’t forget about another type of gift that can make a huge difference in the longevity of your nonprofit: planned gifts.
Unlocking Lessons and Community at Fundraising Day Unlocking Lessons and Community at Fundraising Day Chapter Leadership Brief 5.3.24 by Lisa Keitges, Founder and Principal, East 5th Strategies and Susan Sharer, Vice President of Development, Prospect Park Alliance On June 14, you can tell us if we did our job or not. And we look forward to hearing what you think. We are the program co-chairs for Fundraising Day New York, the historic gathering of over 1,000 philanthropy professionals from our great city and the surrounding area. And we faced a tall order -- there are almost 50,000 nonprofits in New York City, with issues as diverse as its population -- how could we create a cohesive program that gets at the heart of the issues our community needs to thrive?
The Surprising Truth Behind Nonprofit Ad Spending on Facebook & Instagram The Surprising Truth Behind Nonprofit Ad Spending on Facebook & Instagram Chapter Leadership Brief 5.3.2024 by Eric Berman Co-Founder, Gr0wth Dr1vers With the rise of digital media consumption, nonprofits are recognizing the importance of meeting their audiences where they are - online - and are increasingly turning to online channels such as Facebook and Instagram (Meta ads) for fundraising efforts. These platforms can be powerful tools for reaching potential donors, driving awareness and advocacy about the mission. Moreover, Meta ads provide the advantage of tracking and measuring campaign performance in real-time. Advertisers can analyze metrics such as engagement, click-through rates, and conversions to evaluate the effectiveness of their ad campaigns and make data-driven decisions about future spending. All of this said, these benefits are not without risk. If Meta is used incorrectly, an advertisers' funds can be wasted on ads that are unnoticed, unremembered, and unactioned.
AFP-ICON Debrief: The turn towards collective care is here AFP-ICON Debrief: The turn towards collective care is here Chapter Leadership Brief 4.19.24 by Madeleine Durante AFP Outstanding Young Professional, 2024 I was deeply grateful for the opportunity to attend my first AFP-ICON conference and receive the 2024 Outstanding Young Professional award. Over four days, I was blown away by the generosity and care of fellow fundraisers sharing their learnings and pushing the profession forward. They made it clear that philanthropy has roots in collective care practices spanning time immemorial, as well as in anti-democratic, unequal practices of power over others. How we use and reimagine the tool of fundraising — and create the field’s future — is up to each of us.
Fundraising Day in New York – THE Day in New York Fundraising Day in New York – THE Day in New York Chapter Leadership Brief 4.19.24 by Craig Shelley, CFRE President, Association of Fundraising Professionals New York City Chapter Partner + Chief Growth Officer, Orr Group Fundraising Day in New York is fast approaching! Since my earliest days in fundraising, this was one of my favorite experiences each year and that’s only become truer over time. Fundraising Day in New York has always served as an energizing place where you can witness our community of nonprofit leaders come together, learn new skills, see friends, and make lots of new ones.
How are Your Board Members Telling Your Organizational Story? How are Your Board Members Telling Your Organizational Story? Chapter Leadership Brief 4.5.24 by Erica Joy West Charitable Investment Counselor, Bergen Volunteer Medical Initiative Coach and Independent Consultant As April ushers in National Volunteer Month, it’s a time of celebration for the invaluable contributions that our volunteers make to our organizations. And the volunteers that are universally regarded as our most valuable and important are the Board of Trustees--- guiding the strategic direction of our organization, serving as ambassadors of our mission, and catalysts of philanthropic support.