I am pleased to share one research grant and two award upcoming opportunities from the AFP Foundation for Philanthropy. Affiliated with the Association of Fundraising Professionals, the AFP Foundation for Philanthropy champions philanthropy and volunteerism by developing the nonprofit sector's current and future leaders, welcoming diverse new voices into the charitable world and rigorously upholding the highest standards of ethics.
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Levis Fundraising Research Grants
Thanks to a transformative gift from the Fidelity Charitable Catalyst Fund, the AFP Foundation for Philanthropy is offering two rounds of funding for the Levis Fundraising Research grants in 2025 for projects directly related to fundraising performance. Award amounts are made at the AFP Foundation's discretion, up to $50,000. It is presumed that any nonprofit organization involved in a study will be fully aware of the project and will give permission to the researcher to carry out the project. Fundraising professionals who wish to submit proposals are encouraged to seek advice from or partner with academic institutions in developing the research design. The next application deadline is October 31st.
https://afpglobal.org/research-reports/afp-foundation-philanthropy-research-grants-initiatives#3
Skystone Partners Prize for Research on Fundraising and Philanthropy
Each year, the AFP Research Council awards the Skystone Partners Prize for Research to the author of a book that contributes substantially to the knowledge and understanding of fundraising and/or philanthropic behavior. Authors of published works on fundraising and philanthropy are encouraged to submit a book or monograph. Prize winners will receive a cash award of $5,000 and be honored at AFP ICON in April 2026. The submission deadline is November 15th.
https://afpglobal.org/skystone-partners-prize-research-fundraising-and-philanthropy-submission-deadline-nov-15
The AFP Foundation for Philanthropy Early Career Emerging Scholar Award honors an individual who is emerging as a contributing scholar or scholar-practitioner to the discourse on philanthropy and fundraising. The award is given for a significant body of scholarship or a single extraordinary research achievement and in recognition of potential for future research. Criteria and nominations instructions can be found at https://afpglobal.org/afp-foundation-philanthropy-early-career-emerging-scholar-award
The next deadline is Nov 28, 2025.
Ruth K. Hansen, Associate Professor
Director, Institute for Nonprofit Management Studies
Department of Management
University of Wisconsin - Whitewater
Hyland Hall 4517
800 W. Main St., Whitewater, WI 53190
(262) 472-1645 * hansenru@uww.edu
https://www.uww.edu/cobe/non-profit
Bluesky: @RuthKHansen.bsky.social