A Case Study from Barlow Respiratory Hospital Foundation
Recently, Barlow Respiratory Hospital Foundation conducted its first ever—and extremely successful—capital campaign to raise money to build a new hospital. Below is a summary of the steps it took to ensure success.

AFP Code of Ethical Principles and Standards
The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) exists to foster the development and growth of fundraising professionals and the profession, to promote high ethical behavior in the fundraising profession and to preserve and enhance philanthropy and volunteerism.

Beneficial Ties that Bind
The challenge was straight forward: enhance the relationships between a community college and the small businesses in the area. We designed a donor recognition system for our capital campaign that not only reinforced the donor's relationship with the institution, but also turned them into our advocates and spokespeople.

Selecting a Fundraising Consulting Firm
Steps to follow when searching and selecting a fundraising consulting firm.

Thoughts on Being a Successor
Experienced and capable development professionals will have many opportunities to explore in the near future, as baby boomers come of age and a vast resource of long-
time senior health care development professionals begin to retire. There are several key areas you should consider as a “successor” to ensure a smooth transition that will honor
your predecessor’s legacy, while providing the building blocks to develop your own successful programs.