MONEY, DEATH & SEX The things we think about a lot but need to talk about more. We’re looking for speakers to navigate the critical conversations fundraising professionals in 2020 need to be having to develop and flourish in our industry. If you’re ready to talk, we want to hear your ideas. LEARN MORE & APPLY … Read more »
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How to Make the Most of Your Time at Congress
By Jennifer Meriano I have always felt lucky to have a career that has been more of a winding road than a straight climb up the ladder. I began my work life on the for-profit side, doing everything from marketing campaign creation to customer experience mapping to creative direction. I then made a move to… Read more »
What Does ‘Raising the Work’ Mean to You?
This year’s AFP Congress is a rallying cry for fundraisers to take a step back, recharge, discover new ways of thinking, support each other, and collaborate in elevating the profession. In this blog entry, the volunteers behind Congress share their perspective on what it means to ‘Raise The Work’ in 2019. Please share your own… Read more »
Fundraising Day 2020 Speaker Proposals Now Open!
For the second year in a row, we’re reaching out to the wider AFP community inviting proposals to make up a diverse and engaging 2020 Fundraising Day education program. Fundraising Day provides a unique one-day opportunity to network with the sectors most sought-after professionals and to learn from Canada’s top educators about the unique challenges… Read more »
Just Announced | New Chapter Executive Director, Penny Connors
PENNY CONNORS APPOINTED EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, ASSOCIATION OF FUNDRAISING PROFESSIONALS (AFP) GREATER TORONTO CHAPTER October 31, 2019 — On behalf of the Greater Toronto Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP), it gives me great pleasure to announce the appointment of Penny Connors as the new Executive Director for the Chapter. After 25 years of incredible service to… Read more »
AFP Congress 2019: Raise The Work
By Jacquelyn Folville Originally published as part of DM Magazine’s October 2019 issue. From November 25 to 27, 2019, the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) Greater Toronto Chapter will host its 24th annual Congress conference at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. The conference is one of the Chapter’s signature events that provides a unique… Read more »
Cynthia’s Thoughts & Thanks
By Cynthia Quigley, Director – Canadian Services & AFP Greater Toronto Chapter Originally published as part of a special tribute edition of DM magazine . No, I am not writing my obituary. I am writing to say “thank you all” for believing in me and allowing me to serve and devote myself to… Read more »
Chamberlain Scholarship
Each year, the AFP International Conference on Fundraising brings together nearly 3,000 fundraising professionals from around the globe. These professionals come to attend educational workshops, discuss emerging issues, explore the latest technology, and exchange ideas about ethical fundraising, not-for-profit management, and volunteerism. The International Conference focuses on a broad range of topics on philanthropy and… Read more »
What non-profits can learn from the cannabis industry
By John Paul de Silva – originally published on Hopeful Inc. Whatever your personal beliefs are regarding cannabis usage and cannabis legalisation in Canada, one thing is clear. Cannabis is big business and so much so that a panel was built around the subject matter at the 2019 Smith School of BusinessScale-Up Summit which was recently held in… Read more »
Just Announced | 2019 Philanthropy Award Recipients
The AFP Philanthropy Awards Selection Committee, AFP Greater Toronto Chapter is very pleased to announce your 2019 award recipients.“On behalf of all us at the AFP Greater Toronto Chapter, congratulations to the 2019 honourees. They are an extraordinary group of people who have made truly catalytic contributions to the field of philanthropy and most importantly the… Read more »
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