AFP Quick Poll

Girl Scouts of Southern Nevada announces a search for a CEO to lead the Council to provide Girl Scouting’s pre-eminent programming to help girls develop as leaders and build confidence by learning new skills. ... more >

Prescott Meals on Wheels in Prescott, AZ is seeking an Executive Director. For full position description and more information, go to: http://www.morancompany.com/executive-searches/current-searches/current-searches-executive-director ... more >

Sedona Public Library Requests Proposal for Consultant Services ... more >

Fundraising Membership Director Tucson, Arizona The Center for Biological Diversity seeks a motivated, high-energy, people-focused Fundraising Membership Director based in Tucson, Arizona. The Center is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit conservation organization with more than 450,000 online activists and members dedicated to the protection of endangered species and wild places. We have more than 65 staff in offices in 11 states. The Membership Director will be responsible for overseeing all membership fundraising, including the cultivation, solicitation and retention of the Center’s 40,000 members and the online and offline acquisition and conversion of supporters to members. This position reports directly to the Development Director and works closely with the Assistant Executive Director. ... more >

The Associate Director of Development reports to the Chief Development Officer (CDO) and will cultivate and solicit donors and prospects through relationship management, special events and field trips, the Hummingbird Circle and other activities. Geographic focus for the Associate Director of Development will be dependent on the strategic priorities of the organization. Please submit cover letter and resume to: sicareers@sonoraninstitute.org ... more >

(May 21, 2013) Just to test your knowledge—on average, how many more friends do Millennials have compared to Baby Boomers? 50 friends, 100 friends, or over 150 friends? ... more >

(May 13, 2013) Average salaries for fundraisers increased in the U.S. and Canada in 2012, with 66 percent of respondents to the Association of Fundraising Professionals’ (AFP) 2013 Compensation and Benefits Study reporting salary increases of up to 10 percent. Twenty-seven percent reported no change in salary, and less than 10 percent reported a decrease. ... more >

(May 13, 2013) There’s been much written lately about the culture of philanthropy and what it looks like in an organization. Everyone is engaged—donors, staff, board, volunteers—and everyone is an ambassador who knows the importance of philanthropy to the organization’s mission. ... more >

(May 14, 2013) There’s so much information online that you’re bound to have missed some of it. Here’s some of the top items, articles, and ideas you need to know about and that can help you find success. ... more >

AFP members are always accepting new challenges and exciting career opportunities, as well as receiving accolades for their commitment and service. Here are some job announcements, appointments, promotions and recognitions for Spring 2013. ... more >