Updates

Senior Associate Roger D. Ali appointed President Elect of AFP Global for 2023-2024

Roger D. Ali, MBA, C.Dir, CFRE, Senior Associate and an accomplished executive with 20+ years nonprofit management experience delivering high-impact results through strategy development, relationship building and philanthropy, is the new President Elect of AFP (Association of Fundraising Professionals) Global. Founded in 1960, AFP advances philanthropy through its 27,000 members in more than 240 chapters throughout the world. AFP has inspired global change and supported efforts that have generated over $1 trillion. AFP’s individual and organizational members raise over $115 billion annually.

He is the Past Chair of the AFP Foundation for Philanthropy Canada; past President of the AFP Golden Horseshoe Chapter, where he was awarded the Recipient of Outstanding Leadership Award in 2017, and past Board Member of the AFP Toronto Chapter. He is also a member of the Association of Healthcare Professionals.

Senior Associate Bekay Ahn (Seoul, Korea) authors new book The Art and Science of Grant Proposals

Crafting a compelling grant proposal hinges on a strategic sequence, starting with a robust idea that underscores innovation and relevance. This book explores the essence of grant proposals across four key inquiries: soundness of the idea, team capability, financial feasibility, and market existence.

Idea: The cornerstone of any impactful project, a compelling idea sets the stage for the proposal, highlighting its uniqueness and potential impact.
Team: Demonstrating a qualified team reassures funders of the project’s feasibility.
Funding: Outlining a financial strategy ensures the project’s execution from start to finish.
Market: Showing a clear market need affirms the project’s long-term viability.

This sequence not only showcases the project’s potential but also its alignment with funder’s priorities, emphasizing a well-prepared proposal’s capacity to make a significant impact.

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