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Sue’s Muse » Blog Archive » Why We Join: "Last week I spoke at the Association Foundation Group’s annual conference. As I was creating my presentation (now don’t laugh – they had this fish theme going) Lure Them In …Can Interactive Marketing Work for You? I began thinking about why do people join or donate to organizations and associations."

Fundraising for Nonprofits: Sir Bob Geldof: Sexiest man in philanthropy

Fundraising for Nonprofits: Sir Bob Geldof: Sexiest man in philanthropy: "With Bono, Brad Pitt and even Sir Richard Branson in the running, competition for the 'sexiest man in philanthropy' is heating up. However, after my week at the annual conference of the International Association of Fundraising Professionals in San Diego, I’m placing my money on Sir Bob Geldof."

The NonProfit Times - The Leading Business Publication For Nonprofit Management

The NonProfit Times - The Leading Business Publication For Nonprofit Management: "our negotiations can make a huge difference for the final secured amount, according to Shaun G. Lynch, former fundraising consultant and marketing and fundraising professor from St. Lazare, Canada. During the recent Association of Fundraising Professionals International Conference in San Diego, Calif., Lynch referenced Harvard University Law School's Program on Negotiation research and described the negotiation strategies to incorporate in your asks."

Kane County Chronicle - Local News and Video for Kane County, Illinois - Tough times for charities?

Kane County Chronicle - Local News and Video for Kane County, Illinois - Tough times for charities?: "But a downturn in the economy means people make tougher decisions about how to spend money. We prioritize each dollar with more purpose. The extras in life such as entertainment, luxury purchases, dinners out, vacations, often take the first hit. The word “necessity” takes on more urgent meaning. Frequently charitable giving does not count as a necessity.

A study recently released by the National Association of Fundraising Professionals shows two-thirds of charities raised more money in 2007 than in 2006. But most reported smaller fundraising gains than the year before. About four in 10 charities said their gains were 20 percent or less. In 2006, about three in 10 reported such small increases."

Kane County Chronicle - Local News and Video for Kane County, Illinois - Tough times for charities?

Kane County Chronicle - Local News and Video for Kane County, Illinois - Tough times for charities?: "But a downturn in the economy means people make tougher decisions about how to spend money. We prioritize each dollar with more purpose. The extras in life such as entertainment, luxury purchases, dinners out, vacations, often take the first hit. The word “necessity” takes on more urgent meaning. Frequently charitable giving does not count as a necessity.

A study recently released by the National Association of Fundraising Professionals shows two-thirds of charities raised more money in 2007 than in 2006. But most reported smaller fundraising gains than the year before. About four in 10 charities said their gains were 20 percent or less. In 2006, about three in 10 reported such small increases."

Why Most Charity Boards Should Kill Their Fund-Raising Committees - Philanthropy.com

Why Most Charity Boards Should Kill Their Fund-Raising Committees - Philanthropy.com: "Why Most Charity Boards Should Kill Their Fund-Raising Committees

Getting rid of boring board meetings and irrelevant board committees could have big benefits for fund raising and for the future of a nonprofit organization.

Jan F. Brazell on Wednesday told the final session of the Association of Fundraising Professionals’ annual conference in San Diego to “eliminate staff-led committees like development committees.”"

Noblesville News - Hikmet Kutlu: Youth givers inspire hope for future

Noblesville News - Hikmet Kutlu: Youth givers inspire hope for future: "I just returned to my hotel from the Association of Fundraising Professionals’ 45th International Conference on Fundraising 2008 Awards for Philanthropy Banquet. These awards go to people who have done an outstanding job in the world of philanthropy.

Out of eight awards that go to well deserving adults, two go to outstanding youth, ages 18-23 and ages 5-17. And I must tell you the standing ovation these two youth received when they were presented their awards. These two youngsters raised hundreds of thousands of dollars and they are the true future of America. You can be sure the torch of the unparalleled philanthropic service we have in this country is being passed on to the younger generation. That is such a fresh breeze we can all rejoice in. This is true American spirit not easily witnessed anywhere else in the world."

Decent Hills and Orderly Hollows: Bob Booming

From the Blog Decent Hills and Orderly Hollows

Decent Hills and Orderly Hollows: Bob Booming: "ob Geldof was the featured speaker today at the Association of Fundraising Professionals international convention in San Diego and he had us standing and cheering. (But I couldn't help but wonder about some of the more buttoned-up types' reaction to the several f-bombs!)"

How to Persuade Donors to Give Again - Philanthropy.com

More Chronicle Coverage

How to Persuade Donors to Give Again - Philanthropy.com: "Speaking at the annual conference of the Association of Fundraising Professionals this week, Ms. Osborne, who is a fund-raising consultant in White Plains, N.Y., recalled another moment that inspired her — and many others to give.

Ms. Osborne had donated $1,000 to Kids in Distress, a charity that helps abused children, so it could move into a new building."

How to Close the Generation Gap in the Fund-Raising Office - Philanthropy.com

More coverage from the Chronicle's new Prospecting Blog

How to Close the Generation Gap in the Fund-Raising Office - Philanthropy.com: "How to Close the Generation Gap in the Fund-Raising Office

The tensions between young fund raisers and older ones are deep in many nonprofit offices, but the generation gap can be closed with a few relatively easy steps, said speakers at the annual meeting of the Association of Fundraising Professionals, which wrapped up in San Diego toda"

Live From the AFP Conferance

Live From the AFP Conferance: "Big Names, Local Heroes Win Philanthropy Awards

From a generous energy tycoon to a teen girl swimming for change, the AFP Awards for Philanthropy Banquet honored those dedicated to social change through philanthropy efforts on last night at the San Diego Marriott Hotel & Marina."

Live From the AFP Conferance

More from NPT Dish of the Day

Live From the AFP Conferance: "Sir Bob Geldof Reveals His Revelation

By Mark Hrywna

Returning to the city where he wrote “I Don’t Like Mondays” and first performed with the Boomtown Rats, Sir Bob Geldof explained to thousands of fundraisers the importance of philanthropy as a function of social change."

Don't Tell the Donor.org: AFP live blogging & my new NPT column

Nice to see we have fellow bloggers as Readers.


Don't Tell the Donor.org: AFP live blogging & my new NPT column: "AFP live blogging & my new NPT column

I would be amiss if I didn't mention that Reed over at the Association of Fundraising Professionals set up a neat blog for this year's AFP Conference in San Diego."

How Giving Research Can Shape Fund-Raising Practices - Philanthropy.com

The Chronicle of Philanthropy has a variety of coverage of the AFP San Diego International Conference via their new blog called Prospecting.


How Giving Research Can Shape Fund-Raising Practices - Philanthropy.com: "Charities are losing contributions by not paying more attention to the latest academic studies on giving, a leading researcher told fund raisers Tuesday at the annual gathering of the Association of Fundraising Professionals."

Giving Produces Prosperity, Scholar Finds - Philanthropy.com

Giving Produces Prosperity, Scholar Finds - Philanthropy.com: "Arthur C. Brooks, a professor of public administration at Syracuse University, told the annual meeting of the Association of Fundraising Professionals that for every dollar Americans give away, they will gain $3.75, he says."

Why Philanthropy Alone Will Not Solve the Problems of Africa - Philanthropy.com

Why Philanthropy Alone Will Not Solve the Problems of Africa - Philanthropy.com: "“After 20 years, I arrived at the point where charity can only do so much,” said Mr. Geldof in speech Tuesday at the annual meeting of the Association of Fundraising Professionals in San Diego."

Sobering Survey Results from the Association of Fundraising Professionals

Sobering Survey Results from the Association of Fundraising Professionals: "At its annual meeting in San Diego, the Association of Fundraising Professionals today released troubling survey results:"

Economy Slows Charitable Giving, Fundraising in 2007 :: PNNOnline ::

From PNN Online

Economy Slows Charitable Giving, Fundraising in 2007 :: PNNOnline ::: "While almost two-thirds of charities raised more money in 2007 than they did in 2006, the size of those gain dropped dramatically, according to figures released by the Association of Fundraising Professionals.


For the seventh consecutive year, AFP's State of Fundraising Survey asked charities to compare their fundraising totals in one year (2007) to the previous year (2006).


Overall, 65 percent of organizations raised more funds in 2007 compared to 2006, while 24 percent of respondents raised less funds, and 11 percent raised about the same amount. The 65 percent figure represents a four-percent drop from the previous year (69 percent in 2006), but is very similar to success rates seen in 2005 and 2004."

Live From the AFP Conferance

From Nonprofit Times Dish of the Day

Live From the AFP Conferance: "Goodall, world-renowned conservationist and inspiration for the 1980s film, “Gorillas in the Mist,” relayed this story during the J. Richard Wilson Keynote Address on Monday morning at the 45th annual International Conference of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) in San Diego."

Foundations and Corporations Jump on the Naming Bandwagon - Philanthropy.com

Foundations and Corporations Jump on the Naming Bandwagon - Philanthropy.com: "Foundations and Corporations Jump on the Naming Bandwagon

Naming rights used to be popular only with individuals, but now foundations and corporations are seeking such opportunities, said Terry Burton, a fund-raising researcher and consultant, in a presentation today at the annual conference of the Association of Fundraising Professionals."

Daily News Blog - Chronicle.com

Daily News Blog - Chronicle.com: "The research, released on Monday at the annual meeting of the Association of Fundraising Professionals, was conducted by the Giving Institute, an organization in Glenview, Ill., that represents fund-raising consulting firms. T"

outinsandiego.com - Fundraising Conference to Explore LGBT Giving and Volunteering

outinsandiego.com - Fundraising Conference to Explore LGBT Giving and Volunteering: "FUNDRAISING CONFERENCE TO EXPLORE LGBT GIVING AND VOLUNTEERING
by: Michael Nilsen, Association of Fundraising Professionals


Fundraising Conference to Explore LGBT Giving and Volunteering

(Arlington, Va.) Some of the top fundraisers across North America will be discussing lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) philanthropy as part of the Association of Fundraising Professionals' (AFP) 45th International Conference on Fundraising, March 30 – April 1, in San Diego, the largest gathering of fundraisers in the world."

Stop Apologizing for Fund-Raising Costs, Conference Participants Told - Philanthropy.com

Stop Apologizing for Fund-Raising Costs, Conference Participants Told - Philanthropy.com: "Stop Apologizing for Fund-Raising Costs, Conference Participants Told

As thousands of fund raisers gathered in the San Diego Convention Center on Sunday, Paulette Maehara, president of the Association of Fundraising Professionals kicked off the organization’s annual meeting by urging fund raisers not to apologize for fund-raising costs.

“We need to stop apologizing and start educating the stakeholders in our communities about what it takes to support the causes we care about,” she said."

Connection Cafe | How do we bring them into a "real" relationship?

Connection Cafe | How do we bring them into a "real" relationship?: "This morning I attend a session on 'Attracting and Cultivating the Next Generation of Philanthropists' at the Association of Fundraising Professionals International Conference in San Diego. An interesting generational divide was apparent in the session.

As Sue Acri of Ketchum spoke about the generational attributes of the new generation of philanthropists, the conversation quickly turned to using Facebook and MySpace to engage with constituents. That's when one of the 'Baby Boomers' said, 'Facebook, MySpace and those things are nice, but how do we bring them into a real relationship?'"

Ethics Still a Hot-Button Issue in Philanthropy, New Survey Finds

Ethics Still a Hot-Button Issue in Philanthropy, New Survey Finds: "Ethics remain a hot-button issue in philanthropy, according to a new survey conducted by Giving Institute: Leading Consultants to Non-Profits, a Glenview, Ill.-based group comprised of the nation's leading professional consulting firms in the field. Results of the survey are being released at 1 p.m. today at the Association of Fundraising Professionals conference, being held inSan Diego."