In preparation for Fundraising Day 2017, AFP Greater Toronto Chapter sat down with Melissa Leite, Senior Development Coordinator at Tides Canada and an incredible member of the Fundraising Day 2017 Management Team to get the latest on what we can look forward to on June 8th! AFP GTA: What is new and exciting about… Read more »
Posts By: AFP Toronto
Ten mistakes organizations make with their Case for Support: Part Two
Over the years, I’ve seen some amazingly powerful Case for Support examples – but I’ve also reviewed a number that miss the mark. Here are some of the most common mistakes that can significantly affect the impact of a Case for Support document and as a result, the chances of running a truly successful fundraising… Read more »
Ten mistakes organizations make with their Case for Support: Part One
Over the years, I’ve seen some amazingly powerful Case for Support examples – but I’ve also reviewed a number that miss the mark. Here are some of the most common mistakes that can significantly affect the impact of a Case for Support document and as a result, the chances of running a truly successful fundraising… Read more »
Call for 2017 Philanthropy Award Nominations
We are fortunate as a Chapter and as Professional Fundraisers, to work with outstanding volunteer leaders, philanthropists, organizations, corporations, and professionals. Each year, at our Philanthropy Awards presentations, we honour and celebrate the outstanding contributions of time, leadership and financial support made by organizations and individuals who have excelled in advancing the spirit of giving…. Read more »
Your fundraising career: Should I specialize?
Your fundraising career: Should I specialize? Nine years into my fundraising career I did it. I decided to specialize. I had been working in a small shop for years doing most of the fundraising. When you work on a smaller team, you learn to do it all: running direct response programs, creating digital engagement campaigns,… Read more »
AFP Announcement: Eugenia Duodu Celebrated for Her Work in STEM Education Programs
Former AFP Inclusive Giving Fellow, Eugenia Duodu, is celebrated in HERstory in Black by CBC News. Eugenia Duodu is the Chief Executive Officer of Visions of Science Network for Learning – a charitable organization that aims to advance the educational achievements and career aspirations of youth from low-income and marginalized communities through meaningful engagement in science, technology,… Read more »
AFP News: Toronto Philanthropist Salah Bachir Named International Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser
(Toronto, Ontario) Businessman, magazine publisher, patron of the arts and philanthropist Salah Bachir has been named the Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser by the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP). The Volunteer Fundraiser Award recognizes an individual or family from around the world that demonstrates outstanding skills in coordinating and motivating groups of donors and volunteers for fundraising… Read more »
Charities and Government: Modernizing the Relationship
In the spring of 2014, the Senate Liberals opened our Caucus doors to Canadians. Through our Open Caucus initiative we are learning, discussing and debating issues of national importance. This effort is hosted by the Senate Liberal Caucus but is intended to be non-partisan. All parliamentarians will be invited, as well as members of the… Read more »
Blog for AFP!
Are you interested in positioning yourself as a thought leader in the fundraising community? By writing a blog for AFP Greater Toronto Chapter you’ll have the opportunity to share your insights, knowledge and expertise with our members. AFP offers a great platform and chance to connect with fundraisers. Tips on Writing a Blog Post: Make… Read more »
Three Ways to Supercharge Your Grant Proposal
Writing a proposal is like trying out for the Olympics. Research and planning take months, maybe even years; hundreds of competitors vie for the same grant dollars, and rewards are heart-shatteringly few. And, last, but certainly not least, your proposal might be the greatest, most eloquent piece of compelling prose you’ve ever written – that… Read more »
Recent Comments