Happy Pride everyone! Last week I had the pleasure of hosting the webinar "Don't Just Slap A Flag On It And Call It Inclusive...

Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the way nonprofits approach fundraising. By leveraging the power of AI, nonprofits can...

I kept finding myself joking that ICON (AFP Global's International Conference) feels like summer camp - my home away from home. Not only do

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

Last week I was humbled to host the webinar 'Donors of Color: Research and Praxis'. Sponsored by the Association of Fundraising Professional

It's hard to believe that the year is almost over. In the spirit of giving thanks, I'd like to take a moment to reflect on the highlights an

I want to thank my friend Jared Fox for inviting me to speak at Harvard University's class, Power to the People: Black Power, Radical Fem...

I am a Black American man. I was born and raised in Birmingham, Alabama. I am the descendant of slaves, though my grandmother has told me...

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

Over the course of the last three years, in the wake of George Floyd and other ongoing current events, I have participated in a number of...

Last fall I was excited to see that AFP-NYC was once again hosting a mentorship program for members. When I applied to be a mentee the...

From work to play- joining the AFP Global Board continues to be one of the best professional decisions I have made...

I had been looking forward to this day for weeks. AFP's International Conference (ICON) was back for the first time since 2019 after...

Few people have to wear more hats than a small business owner. From being the chief financial officer to marketing director and basic jack..

Happy Women’s History Month everyone! As you likely know, each March is designated as Women’s History Month by presidential proclamation...

Can you believe 'Ops & Asks' turned two this year? In the midst of a global pandemic I have, with the support of my community, drafted...

Martin Luther King Jr., Malala Yousafzai, Gloria Steinem and Harvey Milk: household names that have one thing in common. They all possessed

I have been waiting to share this news for a long time. Six years long. As many of you know, I have been a dedicated supporter of the...

In April 2020, about one month into the pandemic, unemployment for women rose 2 percentage points above that for men, according to the U.S.

It is no secret that fundraising is more than just a job. The vast majority of us choose this field because we couldn't imagine ourselves...