Monday, April 13, 2015

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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Thursday, April 9, 2015

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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Wednesday, April 8, 2015

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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Tuesday, April 7, 2015

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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