Retired (as of April 2025) President & CEO of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) & AFP Foundations - advancing ethical & effective fundraising
After more than seven years at the helm of AFP, I announced today that I will be leaving this great organization at the end of 2024. I have been honored and blessed to serve as your President & CEO. Learn more in today's message: afpglobal.org/news/honored-h…
Don't miss out on our Early Bird rate for AFP ICON 2023! You have until the end of January 20 (this Friday!) to register and save up to $200!
I can't wait to see you all in New Orleans this April 16-18!
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Terrific opportunity to spend time w Sharon Avery today at the
Torontofoundation.ca
Thank you for the conversation and great insights around philanthropy in Toronto.
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savery@torontofoundation.ca
Excited to be back where it all started for me w @AFPIHQ in Nov 2017
More than 700 attendees this year - really excited to be part of another best in class #afpcongress2022
Here's my view from the stage at #AFPLEAD. What an incredible turnout (the biggest ever)!
The energy is palpable, and I can't wait to spend the rest of the next 2 days with you all.
Day 1 AFP LEAD - let’s get to it.
Leadership development in full force. Sold out. Just had an attendee tell me how impressed she was with curriculum - no fluff, all substance. @AFPIHQ
Big thanks to all our sponsors and donors ⬇️- we couldn’t do this without you.
AFP LEAD - the fundraising sector’s premier leadership summit - starts tomorrow. See you soon.
Once again, the event sold out but all our sessions will be recorded and available on demand afterwards.
FYI - Next year Oct 2023 we will be in Philadelphia @AFPIHQ - don’t miss it.
Please read my letter in the Chronicle of @Philanthropy today on the importance of showing the salary. bit.ly/3i6oDch This is important. It's not a panacea but it's an important step in achieving racial and gender pay equity. @AFPIHQ#AFPIDEA
Congratulations to Melissa Weisse, our latest ACFRE: bit.ly/3RS28s2 Thanks for all of your work and contributions to @AFPIHQ and the #fundraising profession. We're so proud of your accomplishment!
Reminder to @AFPIHQ members: You have until September 21 to vote on the 2023 slate for our board of directors: bit.ly/3DjZPtU You should have received an email with the link and all the info you need to vote. Thanks for your participation in our governance process!
So pleased to announce that #AFPCanada is involved in an important collaborative research project around the General Social Survey on Giving, Volunteering and Participating and developing a new database for giving and volunteering data: bit.ly/3RYN2B6@AFPIHQ
If you're looking for a #fundraising job, or need a position filled, you need to be following @AFPCareerCtr Plus our all-new @AFPIHQ Career Center offers a personalized job search experience for seekers and employers of top fundraising positions. Check it out today!
At @AFPIHQ we want to expand our professional development offerings and broaden our network of contributors & speakers on all things fundraising! So submit your professional development idea by Oct. 11 and you might be in the spotlight & leading the way! bit.ly/3RfoUdk
Nominations are due Nov. 21 for the @AFPIHQ awards program featuring our Outstanding #Fundraising Professional, Young Professionals and Youth in Philanthropy, sponsored by Carter: bit.ly/3PjkiBl A great way to honor colleagues and those making a difference in our world!
We are committed to the best #fundriasing education & are always looking for new presenters, new issues & new perspectives to offer in our training materials. If want to share your expertise and education, submit your ideas to @AFPIHQ : bit.ly/3RfoUdk Deadline is Oct. 11
Always interesting conversations happening at @AFPIHQ Connect! An AFP member from Pennsylvania is looking to improve her organization's Day of Giving turnout. Do you have experience, guidance or perspective to offer? bit.ly/3Q58KlA Check out all the discussions!