Welcome to the Mid-Hudson Chapter of AFP
On November 18, the Mid Hudson Valley Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals recognized six individuals and organizations at the fifth annual National Philanthropy Day Awards Luncheon at the Powelton Club in Newburgh, NY.
National Philanthropy Day is recognized throughout the North America as a celebration of philanthropy. Every year the AFP Mid-Hudson Valley Chapter honors individuals and groups, who through their hard work and dedication have enhanced philanthropy in their communities and around the world.
Front row left to right are Emily Adamo, Patricia Meade, Denise Doring VanBuren
Back row left to right are Nevill Smythe, Arthur A. Anderson, Susan Najork and Kurt Najork
Photo taken by Duane Beyer duanebeyer.com
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Jan 8 - 2011 Sponsors
Thank you to all the supporters that made this day possible! ... more >
Jan 8 - Every Member Campaign
Thanks to support of the Every Member Campaign, 133 AFP members were able to attend the International Conference on Fundraising in Chicago this March as Chamberlain Scholars. The Foundation also funded development of the AFP Ethics Assessment Inventory (EAI) to help fundraising practitioners and organizations assess and strengthen ethical dimensions of their practice. With your participation, the Foundation can continue providing the education, training and resources members need to enhance nonprofit organizations around the world. ... more >
Jan 8 - Director of Development Services
Duties: The Director of Development Services is responsible for management oversight of all constituent and gift information maintained in the College's Banner database.
Responsibilities include preparing reports, gift processing and data entry documentation, records maintenance, use and support of computer-based information systems, and direct supervision of gifts and records processing staff. This includes implanting a regular schedule of information updates (bad address, phone number and emails), creating of new parent and alumni records, and incorporating biographical information and links received from a variety of sources.
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Jan 26 - How to give to the AFP Foundation for Philanthropy - Canada
The AFP Foundation for Philanthropy - Canada offers a range of convenient giving options. Select the option that's best for you! ... more >
Jan 24 - Making Online Giving Easier and More Fun
(Jan. 24, 2012) When someone clicks on your homepage “donate” button, is making a gift an inspiring journey or a chore? Here are some suggested best practices for engaging supporters online. ... more >
Jan 17 - Overall Giving Returns to Pre-Recession Levels, Study Finds
(Jan. 17, 2012) Total giving for the first 11 months of 2011 is 1.4 percent ahead of the same period in 2007, according to Blackbaud. ... more >
Jan 10 - Key Trends for the Nonprofit Sector in 2012
(Jan. 10, 2012) What trends will have the biggest impact on the nonprofit sector in 2012? According to Convio, it’s the maturation of social media and mobile giving, a greater role for peer-to-peer engagement, and a move toward donors dictating the terms of interactions. ... more >
Jan 4 - Important Announcement - Database Conversion
To convert to a new member database, AFP will soon have to turn off all operations related to our old database, except for foundation contributions, for a period in January, official dates to be determined shortly. ... more >
February 23, 2012 -
How to Create a Written Fundraising Plan in 6 Easy Steps
April 24, 2012 -
Fundraising Analytics
May 9, 2012 -
Online Success Strategies, Tools and Trade Secrets
June 6, 2012 -
Big Gifts for Small Shops
