1. AFP Chapter Leaders Call A Conversation With AFP’s Chair and President/CEO April 18, 2013

2. Robert Carter, CFRE Chair Andrew Watt, FInstF President and CEO

3. The Current Landscape  Fundraising slowly improving—NRC 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. Grassroots Engagement is Critical!  Respond to AFP’s call to actions  Please have your chapter follow-up to members after AFP International communications  Meet with your local Members of Congress and Parliament

8. Rethinking AFP services and programs  Doing the right things…right  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

9. 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

10. What Can We Do BETTER?  Continue to solicit feedback from chapters  Develop new ways to communicate and meet  Questions/Comments?