Sally Ehrenfried, Community Relations Manager for Blackbaud Inc., Discusses the #Giveolution at the AFP 2015 Conference on Vimeo

Sally Ehrenfried, Community Relations Manager for Blackbaud Inc., Discusses the #Giveolution at the AFP 2015 Conference on Vimeo:



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5 needs of a middle donors campaign - The NonProfit TimesThe NonProfit Times

5 needs of a middle donors campaign - The NonProfit TimesThe NonProfit Times: "Fundraisers are aware of the need for stewardship, but as Jennifer K. Pelton of Public Justice Center Maryland (PJCM) said, they should not get so hung up on stewardship mode that they forget to ask for something once in a while.

Speaking during the AFP International Fundraising Conference, Pelton used the example of an initiative called the Middle Donors Campaign that her organization used successfully to only to acquire new information but also to receive additional unanticipated gifts."



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7 jaw dropping things I learned at AFP ICON by Rachel Muir | GuideStar Blog

7 jaw dropping things I learned at AFP ICON by Rachel Muir | GuideStar Blog: "he fundraising part of my brain was on fire after attending the AFP International Fundraising Conference in Baltimore last month.  I’ve been a fundraiser for 20 years and as VP of Training I am constantly studying the subject.  Naturally, a 3 day conference dedicated to fundraising is my idea of nirvana.  It was a privilege to get to speak and I’m excited to share the highlights of what I learned:"



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In conversation: Penelope Burk - Part 1 - Information, research and resources for fundraisers and their leaders

In conversation: Penelope Burk - Part 1 - Information, research and resources for fundraisers and their leaders: "This new series will share the amazing conversations that I am lucky enough to have with some incredibly inspiring and intelligent people at various fundraising conferences.  We will start with a podcast inspired by a chat I had with Canada’s own Penelope Burk at the AFP International conference in Baltimore, Maryland."



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With #IceBucketChallenge in the Rear View, Where Does Fundraising Go from Here? - Third Sector Today

With #IceBucketChallenge in the Rear View, Where Does Fundraising Go from Here? - Third Sector Today: "Last summer we saw an incredible phenomenon in the nonprofit sector—the ALS Association received close to $115M from 2.6M donors in a record one-month period. It was faster and greater than any such social fundraising campaign in the number of donors, from all walks of life—from President Bush, Bill Gates, media personalities and CEOs to teachers, students and more.

The Ice Bucket Challenge, which started as a grassroots fundraising campaign, quickly grew to dominate all major media outlets in a way we’ve never seen before."



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Understanding Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) – Reflections from IAFP 2015 - Resource Center - AFP

Understanding Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) – Reflections from IAFP 2015 - Resource Center - AFP: "It was this kind of thinking that helped to drive this year’s "Understanding Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)" session at the AFP International Fundraising Conference in Baltimore. I had the opportunity to sit on this panel alongside leading companies like Google and American Express.  Here are three powerful insights that I took away from the conversation that can help you energize your relationship management skills:"



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Calgary Fundraiser Joan Black Honored for Service to the Profession - Member News - Member - AFP

Calgary Fundraiser Joan Black Honored for Service to the Profession - Member News - Member - AFP

AFPFC Aftermath: Take action and change things up! | Forward Together

AFPFC Aftermath: Take action and change things up! | Forward Together: "f you left Baltimore last month with any key takeaways from AFPFC, I hope they were to take action and try something new. In the powerful words of Whoopi Goldberg, “You gotta change things up! Serve some Chinese food!”

This is one of my favorite conferences to "



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Five Ways to Boost Engagement with Donor Tribes | Forward Together

Five Ways to Boost Engagement with Donor Tribes | Forward Together: "Among the highlights at the recent AFP International Fundraising Conference in Baltimore was the Monday keynote by Seth Godin, a best-selling author, respected pundit, high-profile lecturer and something of a legend among marketers in the commercial sector. His ideas, while seemingly straightforward, have transformed our concept of brands and how companies reach consumers. Can nonprofits leverage some of the same techniques to reach"



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Whoopi Goldberg: “A Little Freakdom is Not Bad” | Michael Rosen Says...

Whoopi Goldberg: “A Little Freakdom is Not Bad” | Michael Rosen Says...: "Whoopi Goldberg: “A Little Freakdom is Not Bad”
During her recent appearance at the 2015 AFP International Fundraising Conference, Whoopi Goldberg shared her thoughts about fundraising and how to inspire people to donate. At one point, the comedienne summed up her thinking on the subject with the simple line:

A little freakdom is not bad.”"



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See What You Missed at the AFP 2015 Baltimore Conference - Join Us In Boston in 2016! on Vimeo

See What You Missed at the AFP 2015 Baltimore Conference - Join Us In Boston in 2016! on Vimeo:



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Video: Advice for New Fundraisers - The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Video: Advice for New Fundraisers - The Chronicle of Philanthropy: "What do you wish you had known when you were beginning your fundraising career? What advice would you give people just starting out?

We caught up with several people who raise money for a variety of groups at the recent Association of Fundraising Professionals conference in Baltimore and asked them those questions."



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Call for Presentations

Call for Presentations: "Please note: The 2016 Call for Presentations closes at 11:59 pm EDT on May 6, 2015.

AFP 2016 SPEAKER CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS

Thank you for your interest in submitting a proposal to speak at AFP's 53rd International Conference on Fundraising in Boston, March 20-22, 2016. The annual AFP International Fundraising Conference offers the best professional educational opportunity to fundraising professionals from around the world."



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2015 AFP International Fundraising Conference Recap

2015 AFP International Fundraising Conference Recap: "If your definition of a really good day is giving and receiving hugs with 20 or more different people, learning new ideas from the top experts in an industry and meeting new friends and partners, than the AFP International Fundraising Conference is for you.

Even though this was my 33rd year of attending this annual, which brings together the top members of the fundraising profession from all over the world, it more than met my expectations again!

Why?"



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The AFP Blog: The AFP Conference—Something for Everyone

The AFP Blog: The AFP Conference—Something for Everyone: "The AFP Conference—Something for Everyone
I always think our conferences are great events, but Baltimore 2015 was something special.

Bringing together the fundraising community is always uplifting, but add in our growing optimism, the great variety of sessions offered, and the amazing diversity of attendees—and the result was a unique feeling that left me very inspired in very different ways."



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7 Takeaways from 2015 #AFPFC Fundraising Conference

7 Takeaways from 2015 #AFPFC Fundraising Conference: "Last week’s 2015 Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) International Fundraising Conference in Baltimore, MD did not disappoint! If you’re not familiar, AFP aims to bring together the crème of the crop in the world of fundraising and philanthropy including fundraisers and donor relations professionals, experts, thought leaders, vendors, as well as those interested in entering and excelling in the field.

There were too many awesome moments to list, but here are a few key takeaways and memories we’ll be sure to treasure:"



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Conference Participants Crowd Source for a Good Cause - Resource Center - AFP

Conference Participants Crowd Source for a Good Cause - Resource Center - AFP: "n Sunday afternoon of the AFP International Fundraising Conference, BJ Bischoff (consultant and AFP Master Trainer) and Nathan Hand (director of advancement at The Oaks Academy and president of the AFP Indiana Chapter) presented a session about winning crowd-sourced charity voting contests."



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#afpfc Successful Utilization of Volunteers During a Campaign | #Problem/or/Opportunity

#afpfc Successful Utilization of Volunteers During a Campaign | #Problem/or/Opportunity: "AFPFC SUCCESSFUL UTILIZATION OF VOLUNTEERS DURING A CAMPAIGN"



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32 Ideas From #AFPFC That'll Make You A Smarter, Happier Fundraiser in 2015

32 Ideas From #AFPFC That'll Make You A Smarter, Happier Fundraiser in 2015: "The AFP Conference in Baltimore this week was the best ever! Here are some of my favorite tweets from the conference, from some of the smartest presenters.

Some are inspirational and some are just plain old cutting edge, including wonderful quotes about fundraising from Seth Godin and Whoopi Goldberg."



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CFRE Certified Fundraisers Sweep Awards At AFP International Fundraising Conference - CFRE International

CFRE Certified Fundraisers Sweep Awards At AFP International Fundraising Conference - CFRE International: "CFRE Certified Fundraisers Sweep Awards At AFP International Fundraising Conference
Our congratulations go out this week to David M. Huffine, CFRE, Richard K. Martin, CFRE, Joyce Mitchell-Antoine, CFRE and Joan V. Black, CFRE, who were named recipients of highly prestigious awards during the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) Celebration of Philanthropy awards dinner held 28 March 2015 at the AFP International Fundraising Conference. A sweep of these highly prestigious awards by CFRE certified fundraisers!"



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Buckets of ideas from fundraising conference

Buckets of ideas from fundraising conference: "I just returned from the International Fundraising Conference hosted by the Association of Fundraising Professionals. My mind is overflowing with all the information I heard, people I met, notes I took, and new ideas I have. I got to hear Whoopi Goldberg talk about anonymous giving, which she does by sending books to prisons. I also heard best-selling author Seth Godin remind us that if failure is not an option then neither is success. He went on to say the person who invented the ship also invented the shipwreck."



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Live From AFP: Fundraisers Show Best Results Since 2010 - The NonProfit TimesThe NonProfit Times

Live From AFP: Fundraisers Show Best Results Since 2010 - The NonProfit TimesThe NonProfit Times:



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