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Jul 31, 2024 | 
star-herald.com | Mike Geiger
Subhead Built on a Rock By Pastor Mike Geiger, Crosspoint Church, Georgetown, TX Life can be difficult and wear us out. Perhaps unlike any other stretch, all the turmoil in the world is taking a toll on us, not just physically, but emotionally and spiritually. The uncertainty, the unrest in our country and the divisiveness of elections challenge even the strongest. We look for an escape … or at least a reprieve. Something to refresh our soul, to clear our mind, and give rest to our bodies.
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Jul 10, 2024 | 
star-herald.com | Mike Geiger
Subhead Built on a Rock By Pastor Mike Geiger, Crosspoint Church (WELS) Georgetown, TX “Can you believe it?”We often say this when we see or witness something that is seemingly beyond the normal. We might believe it because we witnessed it, but the person to whom we relate the event is a bit skeptical.
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Jun 3, 2024 | 
afpglobal.org | Mike Geiger
AFP Member Spotlights are a recurring series of interviews with AFP members, highlighting the unique individuals and career paths that exist within the fundraising profession. If you know an inspiring fundraising professional who deserves to be featured, please email [email protected]. In this member spotlight, we interview Orion McCormack, director of annual giving at Pathfinder Services.
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May 20, 2024 | 
afpglobal.org | Mike Geiger
Dear Friends,After more than seven years at the helm of AFP, I will be leaving this great organization at the end of 2024.
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Sep 20, 2023 | 
star-herald.com | Mike Geiger
By Pastor Mike Geiger, Crosspoint Church (WELS) Georgetown, TX “Can you believe it?” We often say this when we see or witness something that seems beyond the normal. We might believe it because we witness it, but the person we tell about it is a bit skeptical.
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Apr 7, 2023 | 
afpglobal.org | Mike Geiger
President's Perspective Blog Mike Geiger How many of you can say that your nonprofit is fully staffed? That everyone on your team has the skills they need to advance internally as leadership roles open up? Unfortunately, this is not the case for most organizations. As the industry recovers from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, new challenges such as inflation, and the looming threat of a recession have kept many nonprofits weary of hiring.
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Mar 31, 2023 | 
afpglobal.org | Mike Geiger
President's Perspective Blog Mike Geiger April is Celebrate Diversity Month, so I wanted to take this first Monday Message of April to celebrate the diversity of the AFP community!It’s no secret that AFP has made IDEA (inclusion, diversity, equity, and access) a key pillar of our strategic plan.
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Mar 27, 2023 | 
afpglobal.org | Mike Geiger
CONTACTS:Natalie Paskoski, Manager of Content, (434) 236 – 5583, [email protected](Arlington, Virginia) The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) is proud to announce that Shawn Martinez, high school senior and founder of AVUS Connect, is the recipient of the 2023 William R. Simms Award for Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy, Group, sponsored by Carter.
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Mar 27, 2023 | 
afpglobal.org | Mike Geiger
CONTACTS:Natalie Paskoski, Manager of Content, (434) 236 – 5583, [email protected](Arlington, Virginia) Sean McCarthy, development manager, National Housing Trust, has been recognized as one of two Outstanding Young Professionals by the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP). The award recognizes fundraisers under the age of 31 who display excellence in raising funds, inspiring donors, and managing campaigns, while demonstrating dedication to the charitable sector.
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Mar 27, 2023 | 
afpglobal.org | Mike Geiger
AFP News CONTACTS:Natalie Paskoski, Manager of Content, (434) 236 – 5583, [email protected](Arlington, Virginia) Destiney Patton, manager, donor relationships at Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee, has been recognized as one of two Outstanding Young Professionals by the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP).
