Association of Fundraising Professionals

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AFP FUNDRAISING RESOURCE CENTER

You have fundraising questions - AFP has the answers! AFP gives members free access to the Fundraising Resource Centre (nonmember charges apply). Knowledgeable staff are available from 9 am - 6 pm Eastern to provide information on topics ranging from endowments to the Internet to salaries. Call toll-free at 800-688-FIND (US & Canada) or email them at resctr@afpnet.org

You can also visit the online Resource Center - there is an online card catalogue, FAQs, a fundraising dictionary and much more!

AFP RESEARCH

Until recently, there has been very little scholarly research on the practise of fundraising. To address this need, AFP has assumed a leadership role in the advancement of research on fundraising and philanthropy through a number of initiatives.

  • AFP State of Fundraising Reports: The AFP State of Fundraising Reports are a series of reports that track and compare annual fundraising levels among AFP members' organizations.
  • AFP Compensation & Benefits Survey: AFP annually collects data on members' salaries and benefits. This report is free to members.

For a the latest research and statistics, visit the Research area of the AFP International web site.

OTHER RESEARCH AND REPORTS

Canada Survey of Giving, Volunteering and Participating

AFP/CPRN Survey of Fundraisers

Centre for Voluntary Sector Research and Development (CVSRD)

Nonprofit Overhead Cost Study - National Center for Charitable Statistics