SAVE THE DATE FOR NATIONAL PHILANTHROPY DAY 2013!

Join us as we celebrate, recognize and pay tribute to the great contributions that philanthropy—and those people active in the philanthropic community—have made to our lives, our great city of New York, and our world. Jane B. O’Connell, President, Altman Foundation will be honored with the Chamberlain Award. This award, in honor of dedication to AFP and to the philanthropic community, was named after Ralph E. Read More >

TAKE THE BROADEST VIEW, AFP KEYNOTE SPEAKER SAYS

By Norma Hopcraft

Non-profit organizations can count for far more if they take the broadest view, said Andrew Watt, President & CEO of the Association of Fundraising Professionals. He spoke at AFP’s annual meeting in New York City on January 16.

Not only do non-profits need to take a broad view of the upcoming tax code reform to be debated in Congress, but also take a broad view of collaboration in order to have the greatest impact.

INSIGHTS FROM THE FRONTLINE: INDUSTRY LEADERS SPEAK OUT AT AFP ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING

By Cynthia Wellins

At the first Annual membership meeting of AFP NYC, a panel discussion followed the keynote address by Andrew Watt. The three distinguished panelists, each representing a different sector in the fundraising community, responded to a wide range of questions posed by AFP NYC President, Stephanie Thomas, presenting their perspectives on trends and issues in fundraising in 2013. The panel offered the following perspectives:

CHARITY CORPS APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENDED

Charity Corps is extending to February 1, 2013 the deadline for nonprofits to apply for free legal assistance from volunteer lawyers. Charity Corps, a joint initiative between the Attorney General's Office and the New York State Bar Association, matches volunteer attorneys with nonprofits that need legal counsel on matters involving corporate law, governance and compliance matters.