Fund-raising News, Research and Information for the Education Sector
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Association of Fundraising Professionals Fund-raising News, Research and Information for the Education Sector J. Skendall International Journal of Educational Advancement (2007) 7, 62–64. doi:10.1057/palgrave.ijea.2150050
This new section in the International Journal of Educational Advancement is provided by the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP). With nearly 28,000 members in more than 185 chapters around the world, AFP is uniquely positioned to provide readers with the latest in research and information. Drawing on the wealth of expertise of AFP members and volunteer leadership, AFP conducts research on nonprofit fund raising and trends. In this issue, we highlight the results of the AFP 2006 State of Fundraising report. Questions or queries should be directed to jobrien@ afpnet.org or visit the AFP website at www.afpnet.org.
Author’s Contact Address: S Jensen Association of Fundraising Professionals 4300 Wilson Blvd., Suite 300 Arlington, VA 22203, USA E-mail: [email protected]
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About the Association of Fundraising Professionals The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) is an international membership organization based in the United States that works to advance philanthropy through advocacy, research, education, and certification programs. For almost 50 years, AFP has been the standard-bearer for professionalism in fund raising. Members sign their adherence to the AFP Code of Ethical Principles and Standards of Professional Practice every year when they renew their AFP membership. First adopted in 1964, the AFP Code, as it is commonly referred to, provides members with a set of guidelines for professional fund-raising best practices. In addition, a member-driven ethics committee enforces the AFP Code, ensuring members are held to the standards set forth in its guidelines. By signing the AFP Code, members make a pledge to avoid unethical fund
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raising. Members who violate the Code may face reprimands, removal from chapter and association activities, and also public expulsion from AFP. In addition, members are able to take advantage of discounts not only for AFP conferences and educational courses, but also on books through the online AFP Bookstore that has one of the largest offerings of specialized books on fund raising, volunteerism, and philanthropy. Membership in AFP also provides a subscription to the bimonthly, awardwinning magazine, Advancing Philanthropy; free access to the AFP Resource Center; the weekly enewsletter, eWire; and access to studies and research conducted by AFP. For more information, or to join AFP, visit www.afpnet.org.
US Education-based Nonprofits Met 2006 Goals at Higher Rate than National Average In 2006, education-based nonprofits reported a strong showing compared to other sectors, meeting or exceeding their fund-raising goals at a 5 percent higher rate than the national average. The Associati
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