AFP Site Offers Blogs, Events, Ethics and More

Jane B. Ford

Even if you have only been in the development field for a few months, it is likely you know that AFP stands for the Association of Fundraising Professionals, the international professional organization that serves people who work in all aspects of development.  Although it was more than a decade ago that I attended their worldwide conference, I can remember how impressed I was with the training and the opportunity to network with colleague from around the world.

Today, I am equally amazed at what the AFP web site (www.afpnet.org) offers both members and nonmembers. This site should be a bookmark for anyone in the development field – or who may be interested in learning more about it. There are four areas open to nonmembers that I find particularly useful. This site offers blogs on a variety of topics that are frequently updated. It has an event page that details trainings, both live and online, that are open to anyone. The ethics section offers clear and succinct explanations on ethics issues that we all need to know. And, if you are interested in finding a job or a consulting opportunity, go to the extensive Job Center.

If you are doing the “15 Minutes a Day Research Challenge”, make sure that you check out the AFP site early this week. Not only will it provide useful information you may need right now; it will also lead you to many other useful resources to pursue later in the week.

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