In a philanthropic landscape increasingly shaped by trust, values, and meaning, major gift fundraising demands more than tactics—it calls for deep relationships. This interactive webinar explores a human-centered approach to major gifts that blends data with heart and strategy with sincerity. Learn...

A.I. tools can help fundraisers work more efficiently, but using this technology without proper oversight can put your organization’s reputation at risk. While many charities are using A.I. to help with simple tasks like text or image generation, even those uses should be governed by policies that...

We know it has been a long day, week, month and year for everyone. So, let’s meet for drinks! Join fellow fundraisers for a monthly happy hour alternating between the Iowa City and Cedar Rapids metro areas. Relax, connect with peers, and build your network with us on the first Thursday of each month...

Join us Tuesday, August 12 at Hills Bank North Liberty for our monthly educational program, Scrappy Capital Campaigns. We’ll hear from panelists Katie Roche and Ryan Bobst about their recent experiences with grassroots capital campaigns. Lunch is provided at 11:30 A.M. The program will start at 12...

If you’re planning your next Giving Daym or just want to raise more, faster, it’s time to rethink the donor experience. Today’s donors expect a giving process that's easy, mobile-friendly, and personal. Fundraising organizations that deliver are seeing bigger gifts, higher participation, and...

Nonprofits raise as much as a third of their annual fundraising revenue in the final quarter of the year, but savvy major gift officers keep their major donors and major gift prospects informed and engaged all year long. Join us for a 75-minute session that will offer smart ways to map out donor...

It is easier and less expensive to retain an existing donor than to seek out and convert a brand new one. The best way to properly care for and feed your donors is by creating and maintaining a robust donor stewardship program. Donor stewardship isn’t just for major donors—take steps to help every...

AFP's May's educational program will be a marketing panel discussion. Lunch is provided at 11:30 A.M. The program starts at 12:00 P.M. Please invite your co-workers, executive directors and friends. All AFP members may bring a guest for free. Note that the location for the program is Cedar Rapids...

In 2023, nonprofit revenue from monthly gifts represented 31 percent of all online contributions. Savvy fundraisers are directing their energy to building monthly giving or sustainer programs that create a steady flow of donations and deepen donor loyalty. Join us for this 75-minute session to learn...