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Association of Fundraising Professionals - New York City @afpnyc.bsky.social · 6h

Why wait? You can start changing the world now!

#ThoughtfulThursday #quoteoftheday #improvetheworld #AFPNYC

Association of Fundraising Professionals - New York City @afpnyc.bsky.social · 1d

#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

Association of Fundraising Professionals - New York City @afpnyc.bsky.social · 2d

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

Association of Fundraising Professionals - New York City @afpnyc.bsky.social · 3d

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!

For more info and registration: buff.ly/ggErCaT

#FundraisingFundamentals #nonprofit

Association of Fundraising Professionals - New York City @afpnyc.bsky.social · 5d

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

Association of Fundraising Professionals - New York City @afpnyc.bsky.social · 6d

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

Association of Fundraising Professionals - New York City @afpnyc.bsky.social · 7d

Anyone can take. It’s #giving that takes strength.

#ThoughtfulThursday #quoteoftheday #AFPNYC #giveandtake

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Association of Fundraising Professionals - New York City @afpnyc.bsky.social · 8d

#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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Association of Fundraising Professionals - New York City @afpnyc.bsky.social · 9d

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

Association of Fundraising Professionals - New York City @afpnyc.bsky.social · 9d

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

Association of Fundraising Professionals - New York City @afpnyc.bsky.social · 13d

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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Association of Fundraising Professionals - New York City @afpnyc.bsky.social · 14d

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

Association of Fundraising Professionals - New York City @afpnyc.bsky.social · 15d

From becoming a #mentor to joining a committee, from chairing an existing event to proposing a new event, there are many different paths you can take to participate in #AFPNYC. Get involved, have a hand in shaping this organization, and #volunteer today!

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#commitymember #eventchair

Association of Fundraising Professionals - New York City @afpnyc.bsky.social · 16d

Welcome to all new #AFP members! Maximize your AFP membership! Join for a #newmember #orientation on October 9. Check the link for the time. buff.ly/v6bKYJb

#JoinAFP

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Association of Fundraising Professionals - New York City @afpnyc.bsky.social · 17d

Ready to level up your leadership? Join us at #AFPLEAD, the premier leadership conference for #fundraisers and #nonprofitprofessionals!

Whether you're just starting out or leading a team, AFP LEAD is where nonprofit leaders grow.

For details: afplead.org

#NonprofitLeadership

Association of Fundraising Professionals - New York City @afpnyc.bsky.social · 20d

“Nonprofit analytics isn’t optional—it’s foundational. By transforming chaos into clarity, you get smarter #donorengagement, stronger program outcomes, and more #sustainablegrowth.”

Learn how to use data and #nonprofitanalytics to make smarter decisions.
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#datadriven

Association of Fundraising Professionals - New York City @afpnyc.bsky.social · 21d

Those who work in #nonprofit get the benefit of both.

#ThoughtfulThursday #quoteoftheday #wordsofwisdom #AFP

Association of Fundraising Professionals - New York City @afpnyc.bsky.social · 22d

#NationalPhilanthropyDay is coming up on November 18!

Join us as we celebrate the power of generosity, the spirit of giving, and the people who make a difference every day.

Be sure to mark your calendar. More details to come.

#nonprofit #fundraising #giving

Association of Fundraising Professionals - New York City @afpnyc.bsky.social · 23d

It’s #InternationalPodcastDay! It’s the perfect time to catch up on #AFP’s own Rising Voices of Fundraising: The AFP Emerging Leaders Podcast. In this latest episode, discover how to thrive in a remote work culture!
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#RisingVoices

Working Remote: Career Growth for Virtual Leaders | Rising Voices of Fundraising: The AFP Emerging Leaders Podcast

In this episode of Rising Voices of Fundraising: The AFP Emerging Leaders Podcast, AFP LEAD presenters Alisa Toney and Anthony Roberts discuss the challenges and opportunities that remote work poses…

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Association of Fundraising Professionals - New York City @afpnyc.bsky.social · 24d

We have a date for #FundraisingDayNewYork 2026! Will you join us?

Be sure to mark your calendar!

#savethedate #FRDNY #professionaldevelopment #AFPNYC

Association of Fundraising Professionals - New York City @afpnyc.bsky.social · 25d

Being a good neighbor can look different in NYC than in any other place. From sharing cannolis to holding parking spots, tell us your story of a good #NYC #neighbor in the comments below!

#GoodNeighborDay #community

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Association of Fundraising Professionals - New York City @afpnyc.bsky.social · 27d

#Kindness has a ripple effect that can affect the world farther than you realize.

Tell us when someone’s small act of kindness affected you.

#wordsofwisdom #quoteoftheday #actsofkindness

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Association of Fundraising Professionals - New York City @afpnyc.bsky.social · 29d

Struggling with fresh content ideas for your #nonprofit's #socialmedia?

Keeping your feed engaging is key to growing your audience and boosting ROI. Here are 6 creative ways from our friends at @aJuxt to level up your posts: buff.ly/w90Mccu

#contentcreation #donors #marketing

6 Ways to Engage Your Donor Audience on Social Media

One of the most time-consuming pieces of digital media strategies for nonprofits is the demand to come up with fresh and exciting ideas for social media each day. This task can be daunting to…

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Association of Fundraising Professionals - New York City @afpnyc.bsky.social · Sep 23

We’re excited to announce some #upcomingevents.

Stay tuned for more details, registration info, and special announcements. Follow us, sign up for our newsletter, don’t miss a thing!

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#SaveTheDate #ComingSoon #JoinUs #AFP

Association of Fundraising Professionals - New York City @afpnyc.bsky.social · Sep 22

Interested in earning your CFRE certification in 2025? Submit your application by Oct. 1 to be eligible to sit for the CFRE Exam during the final testing window of the year (10/1-11/30) buff.ly/lkvlT3Y. AFP members save 20% off initial CFRE certification & recertification!