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Association of Fundraising Professionals - New York City
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AFP-NYC is the founding chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals.
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What started as three young women making origami ornaments to raise $500 for a well in Ethiopia transformed into a nonprofit for clean water projects. Learn more about their mission: buff.ly/MuiiXXx

#AFPAwards #CleanWaterProjects #YouthPhilanthropy #nonprofit #missiondriven
Youth in Philanthropy: Paper for Water Seven Years Later | Association of Fundraising Professionals
In 2018, AFP honored three remarkable young changemakers—
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November 12, 2025 at 8:50 PM
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#Nonprofits don’t fail overnight. Staying mission-driven means regularly checking whether your work still serves the people you are there to help. This latest blog is a great reminder of how to avoid the “stages of decay”.

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#NonprofitLeadership #MissionDriven #SocialImpact
November 11, 2025 at 8:50 PM
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AFP is now accepting #nominations for the 2026 #AFPAwards, honoring outstanding fundraisers and inspiring youth philanthropists. Winners will be celebrated at #AFPICON2026 in San Diego, April 26–28! Deadline for submissions is December 19.

For more info:
AFP Awards: Awards for Philanthropy | Association of Fundraising Professionals
The Association of Fundraising Professionals’ (AFP) annual awards program recognizes outstanding achievement by individual, foundation and corporate philanthropists, fundraising volunteers and…
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November 10, 2025 at 3:42 PM
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AI is transforming fundraising, but with innovation comes new risks and responsibilities.

Join the AFP-NYC for AI in Fundraising: Opportunities, Risks, and Real-World Applications on December 9.

Learn more and register here: buff.ly/FeU6qTP
#artificialintelligence #nonprofit #fundraising
November 8, 2025 at 3:42 PM
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AFP-NYC, in collaboration with NPNO and PPGGNY, invites you to an unforgettable evening honoring the spirit of giving.

Thanks to our partners at the Javits Center and Cultivated, this exclusive event is free.

Space is limited — reserve your spot today! buff.ly/3kFondU
#PhilanthropyDay #AFPNYC
November 6, 2025 at 3:42 PM
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It really is the end goal - to help others.

Let us know what kind of impact you've made!

#wordsofwisdom #quoteoftheday #givingback #inspiration #AFPNYC
November 5, 2025 at 8:50 PM
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#AFPICON is the world’s premier fundraising conference. Thousands of #fundraisingprofessionals from around the globe come together for dynamic keynotes, hands-on education sessions, and #networking opportunities.

For more info and registration: buff.ly/T6XiiPg
November 4, 2025 at 8:50 PM
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Slide decks  and  updates are out . Conversation is in.

Board members want dialogue, clarity, and connection, not more PowerPoints. Build meetings that spark action, not just information. Check out our latest blog: buff.ly/sP03rL1

#DialogueandDiscussion #nonprofit #BetterBoardMeeting
November 3, 2025 at 8:50 PM
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From stocking shelves and couch‑surfing to raising $1.5 M for a cause, then earning his CFRE, Justin Kuczma’s amazing journey is proof that passion and perseverance become purpose. Read more in this latest blog. buff.ly/i2yYgNY

#Fundraising #CareerChange #professionaldevelopment #CFRE
October 31, 2025 at 7:19 AM
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There is a lot of this happening, both in the #nonprofits we work with and the #volunteering done for #AFPNYC!

#WordsofWisdomWednesday #QuoteoftheDay
October 29, 2025 at 2:42 PM
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Join #AFPNYC, NPNO, and PPGGNY on Tuesday, November 18, for the #NationalPhilanthropyDay Celebration at the Javits Center Rooftop Pavilion. Celebrate our #nonprofit community at this exclusive, invite-only event.

Space is limited—secure your invitation by registering today. buff.ly/DlPVKgH
October 28, 2025 at 7:50 PM
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Take your career to the next level! #JoinAFP and enjoy these #membershipbenefits, including resources for #professionaldevelopment, #certification, #jobsupport, and more. buff.ly/MsSZXYt
October 27, 2025 at 7:50 PM
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AFP-NYC National Philanthropy Day Celebration
Rooftop Pavilion
Javits Center
445 11th Avenue
New York NY 10001

Tuesday, November 18, 2025
5:00pm – 8:00pm

EVENT REGISTRATION LINK HERE: buff.ly/DlPVKgH

#AFPNYC #NPNO #Cultivated #PhilanthropyDay
October 24, 2025 at 7:50 PM
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Why wait? You can start changing the world now!

#ThoughtfulThursday #quoteoftheday #improvetheworld #AFPNYC
October 23, 2025 at 2:42 PM
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#Congratulations to AFP CEO Herman Art Taylor! He has been honored with the 2025 John W. Gardner Leadership Award by Independent Sector, recognizing his transformative impact on the #nonprofit sector.

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#AFP #FundraisingLeadership
October 22, 2025 at 7:50 PM
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Level up your fundraising career! Join this year’s Annual Fundraising Fundamentals Half Day Symposium. Gain skills in individual giving, institutional fundraising, and development planning to boost your impact.

Be sure to register: buff.ly/je2tFB5

#FundamentalsSymposium #FundraisingCareers
October 21, 2025 at 7:50 PM
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Join us October 28th for a half-day symposium. This event is designed for early-career #fundraisers. Gain skills, insights, connections, and actionable tools to better engage your donor community. Don’t miss it!

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#FundraisingFundamentals #nonprofit
October 20, 2025 at 2:42 PM
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The 4th Annual Fundraising Fundamentals Half Day Symposium takes place on Tuesday, October 28.

Designed for early-career fundraisers.

Don’t miss out! Register today! buff.ly/CEue04L

#Fundraising #NonprofitLeadership #ProfessionalDevelopment #AFPNYC
October 18, 2025 at 2:42 PM
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At 55, Terry Pearl has learned some life lessons that have made her a stronger #fundraiser. In this latest #blog, she shares her wisdom. Discover her thoughts about listening more, leading with clarity, building trust, and valuing #meaningovermetrics.

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#LeadingWithClarity
October 17, 2025 at 2:42 PM
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Anyone can take. It’s #giving that takes strength.

#ThoughtfulThursday #quoteoftheday #AFPNYC #giveandtake
October 16, 2025 at 7:50 PM
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#AFPLEAD is just a few days away. There will be a dedicated Women’s Impact Initiative (#WII) track.

The goal is to build community, equip women with tools and connections, and help shift the fundraising profession toward true equity. Join us!

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#womeninleadership #gendergap
Closing the Gap: Women’s Impact Initiative Track at AFP LEAD 2025 | Association of Fundraising Professionals
Take just a moment and think back on your life 25 years ago. What were you doing? Where were you going? What did you envision for the future?
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October 15, 2025 at 2:42 PM
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The pressure of the final quarter for fundraisers can actually spark growth. Learn about the three common challenges fundraisers face and how to reframe them in this latest blog.

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#FundraisingChallenges #collaboration #ProfessionalDevelopment
October 14, 2025 at 7:50 PM
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We're heading to Atlanta, GA, October 16–18 for #AFPLEAD, AFP's premier #leadership conference! Gain the tools, insights, and inspiration to grow your career and amplify your impact. Will you be there? Don't miss out!

For more details and registration: afplead.org

#ProfessionalDevelopment
October 13, 2025 at 11:25 PM
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Your #donors trust you with their data. #NationalCybersecurityAwarenessMonth is a good time for your #nonprofit to reevaluate how you protect this information. Here are 7 essential cybersecurity steps every nonprofit should take today. buff.ly/Y0YRrzb
#Cybersecurity #DataProtection
Nonprofit Cybersecurity: 7 Tips to Keep Donor Data Safe
You’re entrusted with valuable information everyday. Keeping that data safe with nonprofit cybersecurity measures is a duty, but can also become challenging.
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October 10, 2025 at 7:50 PM
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Don’t feel you have to make a grand gesture to make a difference. Even the smallest gestures are a start that could lead to bigger things.

#ThoughtfulThursday #QuoteoftheDay #makeadifferencce
October 9, 2025 at 2:42 PM