Rising Voices of Fundraising: The AFP Emerging Leaders Podcast

Salary Negotiation Tips for Fundraisers: The Results of the 2026 AFP Compensation and Benefits Study

In this episode of Rising Voices of Fundraising: The AFP Emerging Leaders Podcast, we explore the latest findings from AFP’s 2026 Compensation and Benefits Study and what

Leading in the Age of AI: Opportunity, Accountability, and the Evolving Landscape

In this episode of Rising Voices of Fundraising: The AFP Emerging Leaders Podcast, AFP president & CEO Art Taylor and Outstanding Young Professional awardee Tatumn Zale,

Navigating Change Through an Inclusive Lens in Fundraising

In this episode of Rising Voices of Fundraising: The AFP Emerging Leaders Podcast, we sit down with Jonathan Meagher-Zayas, MSW, MPA, CFRE, nonprofit strategist, IDEA con

From Detours to Direction: Navigating Unexpected Moves in Your Fundraising Career

In this episode of Rising Voices of Fundraising: The AFP Emerging Leaders Podcast, we asked attendees at AFP ICON to reflect on the unplanned career moments that helped s

Leveling Up: Navigating the Transition into Management

In this episode of Rising Voices of Fundraising: The AFP Emerging Leaders Podcast, we explore the transition from top-performing fundraiser to effective manager. Inspired

Doing It All: Strategies for Fundraisers in Small Shops

In this episode of Rising Voices of Fundraising: The AFP Emerging Leaders Podcast, Josie White, CFRE explores how fundraisers can build confidence, clarity, and capacity

Authenticity at Work: Leadership Lessons from Communities of Color

In this episode of Rising Voices of Fundraising: The AFP Emerging Leaders Podcast, we sit down with Dwayne Ashley, founder and CEO of Bridge Philanthropic Consulting, to

Preventing Burnout: What Research Reveals About Fundraiser Well-Being

In this episode of Rising Voices of Fundraising: The AFP Emerging Leaders Podcast, we explore the critical issue of fundraiser burnout. AFP ICON presenter Amanda Sattler

From Uncertainty to Innovation: 2026 Trends with Art Taylor

In this episode of Rising Voices of Fundraising: The AFP Emerging Leaders Podcast, AFP President and CEO Art Taylor reflects on leading the organization through a period

Mentorship in Fundraising: Building Confidence, Connection, and Career Growth

In this episode of Rising Voices of Fundraising: The AFP Emerging Leaders Podcast, our host Emily Leitzinger takes her turn being a guest, alongside her mentee Ellen Heyd

Ethical Dilemmas for Fundraising Professionals: Applying AFP’s Code of Ethics

In this episode of Rising Voices of Fundraising: The AFP Emerging Leaders Podcast, we talk with Audrey M. Johnson, CFRE, a member of AFP’s Ethics Committee, about what et

Working Remote: Career Growth for Virtual Leaders

In this episode of Rising Voices of Fundraising: The AFP Emerging Leaders Podcast, AFP LEAD presenters Alisa Toney and Anthony Roberts discuss the challenges and opportun

Family and Fundraising: The Impact of Caregiving on Your Career

In this episode of Rising Voices of Fundraising: The AFP Emerging Leaders Podcast, guests Chris Evans and Allison Quintanilla Plattsmier share their experiences as workin

Where AI Fits in FundrAIsing: Practical Uses and Ethical Concerns

In this episode of Rising Voices of Fundraising: The AFP Emerging Leaders Podcast, Meena Das, founder of NamasteData, joins guest host, Allison Strekal, MBA, CFRE, to exp

Innovation, Inclusion, and Transparency in Fundraising

In this episode of Rising Voices of Fundraising: The AFP Emerging Leaders Podcast, we sit down with Christopher Beck to explore what it really means to innovate in fundra

Resilience in Action: Lessons Learned from Fundraising Challenges

In this episode of Rising Voices of Fundraising: The AFP Emerging Leaders Podcast, we asked the attendees at AFP’s annual conference, AFP ICON, to share their experiences

Replicating Career Success in Fundraising: A Conversation with AFP’s Outstanding Young Professional Award Recipients

In this episode of Rising Voices of Fundraising: The Emerging Leaders Podcast, our 2025 Outstanding Young Professional award recipients share the strategies that led to a

Pioneering Presentations: Insights from a First-Time Fundraising Conference Speaker

In this episode of Rising Voices of Fundraising: The AFP Emerging Leaders Podcast, Keith Greer and Carissa Konesky, two presenters from AFP ICON 2025, offer tips for over

Navigating Power Dynamics in Fundraising: Advocating for Ourselves in Donor Relationships

In this episode of Rising Voices of Fundraising: The AFP Emerging Leaders Podcast, we discuss the challenging power dynamics that can exist between donors, and ourselves

Amplifying Impact: Digital Fundraising and Social Media for Today’s Nonprofits

In this episode of Rising Voices of Fundraising: The Emerging Leaders Podcast, nonprofit digital consultant, AFP ICON speaker, and author, Julia Campbell, discusses how n