AFP Chapter Leaders Call A Conversation With AFPs Chair and President/CEO April 18, 2013 Robert Carter, CFRE Chair Andrew Watt, FInstF President and CEO The Current Landscape Fundraising slowly improvingNRC study shows 58 percent of respondents raised more money in 2012 than in 2011 Donor confidence still not high; donor retention levels remain lower than average Globalization and technology leading to new skills and abilities needed to connect with donors and raise funds Opportunities Younger generations very interested in fundraising and philanthropy as a career New groups of donors and fundraisers bringing different perspectives to the profession High public interest in philanthropy, charities and making a difference Challenges Giving more concentrated among wealthy donors; average donors gifts decreasing generally More duties and greater responsibilities for fundraisers Government not understanding impact of philanthropy and seeking to regulate charities and fundraising Public Policy U.S. Sequester 2014 White House Budget Proposals to limit/cap charitable deduction Canada National Philanthropy Week bill Capital gains tax on gifts of appreciated land Super tax credit for first-time donors Grassroots Engagement is Critical! Respond to AFPs call to actions Please have your chapter follow-up to members after AFP International communications Meet with your local Members of Congress and Parliament Rethinking AFP services and programs Doing the right thingsright Identifying and maximizing your strengths What skills and knowledge fundraisers need What information we provide to members How we provide information to members How our members connect with each other Goals and Programming New Membership Categories AFP Online Knowledge Center Rice University Development & Finance Symposium/Fundraising Leadership Boot Camp Ethics Assessment Tool 2013 Leadership Academy Board Service & International Committees What Can We Do BETTER? Continue to solicit feedback from chapters Develop new ways to communicate and meet Questions/Comments?