Professional Development

The Musings Of An Austin Fundraiser

Juliana M. Weissbein CFRE

Where To Look For A Job In Fundraising...

When I started this blog, I vowed to share and create resources for our sector. Whether it was CFRE study guides, development book reviews,

Juliana M. Weissbein CFRE

AFP LEAD Takes Texas!

Two weeks ago I had the pleasure of attending my first AFP LEAD conference and phew- what a ride. It was an awesome opportunity and I wanted

Juliana M. Weissbein CFRE

PhilanthroCon 2021: Don't Miss Out

If you are a frequent reader of this blog, then you know one thing. I love Fundraising Day In New York (FRDNY). Pre-pandemic, AFP-NYC...

Juliana M. Weissbein CFRE

That Time I...Worked At GLSEN

It was 2011. I was 23 years old and I had landed my dream job. After a few interviews and many sleepless nights, GLSEN had offered me the...

Juliana M. Weissbein CFRE

AFP-NYC's Revamped Mentorship Program

There have likely been countless moments in your life where you’ve leaned on someone you trust for advice or assistance. Whether the...

Juliana M. Weissbein CFRE

So You Want Your CFRE...

I remember it like it was yesterday. I learned of the Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE) credential in 2011 and immediately added it....

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Juliana M. Weissbein CFRE

Is Your Nonprofit's Data Biased?

Program impact, wealth scores, digital profiles, funding interests & demographics. Data is everywhere and, all too often, nonprofits are...

Juliana M. Weissbein CFRE

Fundraising Day In New York 2020

When I was first approached by AFP-NYC to co-chair Fundraising Day In New York (FRDNY), I could not have been more thrilled. I'd been...

Juliana M. Weissbein CFRE

A Decade In: Lessons Learned Along the Way

To me, the greatest privilege of working in the nonprofit sector is the opportunity to give back to those in my community. I can’t think...