AFG Resources
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AFG Call for Proposals
Presenters Proposals Accepted Year Round
Share your expertise with AFG National Conference attendees! We are particularly interested in sessions about annual giving, major gifts, governance and Board relations, fundraising at virtual conferences, and legal best practices. However, we welcome submissions in other topics. Click here to submit.
Questions? Contact info@associationfoundationgroup.org
Please submit completed application online or email info@associationfoundationgroup.org
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AFG COVID-19/CRISIS Resources and Virtual Town Hall Series Information
In these troubled times, AFG is proud to be a resource for all of our colleagues in the fundraising community.
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The AFG LinkedIn is an exclusive benefit for all AFG members, connecting more than 150 association fundraising professionals from around the country. Your questions are answered quickly and candidly by colleagues who work in the same unique field as you. In turn, your experiences and examples will help shape discussions from which others may benefit. This tool is a great forum for sharing new ideas and surveying the professional fundraising environment.
The LinkedIn page is a forum for the free exchange of “best practices” and real-life experiences, as well as current issues facing association foundations and the professionals and volunteers who serve them.
Participation from all AFG members is encouraged. However, promotional messages by for-profit entities are prohibited.
Please review AFG’s Social Media Policies & Procedures before participating in discussions.
Members may click here to subscribe.
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AFG Social Media Policies & Procedures
We encourage participation on all of our social media platforms. Please review our policy to ensure that we provide only valuable discussions and comments.
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AFG Career Corner
Looking for that perfect fit? Introducing AFG’s new, interactive, online job board, Career Corner. Career Corner is your resource for making online employment connections.
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AFG Publications
AFG, the Next 25 Years Final Report
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AFG 2021 Benchmark Survey
The 2021 AFG Benchmarking Report was produced by AFG’s valued partner, CCS.
This survey of Association Foundations and Associations/Parent Organizations provides valuable information on board structure, fundraising tactics, foundation relationships, and donor trends. The survey results are invaluable for creating policies, comparing your organization to industry peers and incorporating informed, data-driven fundraising and performance goals to into your overall strategies. The Association Foundation Group (AFG) is currently conducting the 2021 Benchmarking Survey in partnership with CCS Fundraising (CCS). We extend our sincere appreciation to CCS for producing the report and being a valued partner of AFG.
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AFG members receive the FREE aggregate report, and may purchase an Excel data file that enables you to analyze the data on a deeper level. (Current AFG All Inclusive members receive the data file excel FREE.) With the data file, you can evaluate your organization’s performance in key areas and compare it to organizations of similar size, budget, sector, etc.
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