Advancing Philanthropy

60,000 Readership
30,000+ Circulation

A true member benefit, Advancing Philanthropy, the quarterly magazine published by AFP, provides practical information, useful tools and other resources to help members succeed and advance. The magazine helps AFP members succeed and advance the fundraising profession, as well as educates, informs and challenges the entire development community.

Advancing Philanthropy is the idea and strategy magazine for the fundraising profession and
a must-read for all fundraisers for three reasons: EDITORIAL INTEGRITY • TIMELINESS • RELEVANCE

 

 

    

 

AFP members are highly influential.

       

Average AFP members who
influence, recommend or approve
a number of purchases		 Members who manage
multiple fundraising functions		 Members who have at least
10 years of fundraising experience		 Have been readers of the
magazine for at least six years

 

Editorial Calendar

Issue
Editorial Highlights
Ad Close
Art Due

Winter 2021
What’s Trending for 2021 Issue

The year 2020 was an unprecedented and tumultuous year, and much of what fundraisers set out to accomplish was significantly impacted by COVID-19 and social justice protests. As we begin to recalibrate, this issue will highlight what fundraisers need to focus on in the year ahead. Some topics will include:

  • Digital Fundraising and social media
  • Storytelling 
  • Major Gifts
  • Volunteerism as a means of giving
  • Donor research/donor empathy mapping
  • Raising funds during a pandemic
  • Rage Philanthropy: giving surges during divisive moments (2016 election cycle, social justice protests) 
  • 2020 political campaigns and elections (written by a political fundraiser) 
  • Tailoring donor engagement by generation
  • Events: What do they look like going forward, how to make them successful
  • Philanthropic partnerships with clinicians 
  • Capital Campaigns (during a crisis/changing landscape)
  • Small shops and crisis management 

In this issue, we’ll also start to tease 2021 AFP ICON in Minneapolis, June 28 – 30 and the virtual component.

 Nov. 12, 2020 Nov. 19, 2020

Spring 2021
Relationship Building and Donor Cultivation Issue

What does it take to build positive, fruitful relationships with donors, and how does donor cultivation and stewardship impact fundraising. Topics will be broken down into sections specific to different categories of fundraisers: 

  • Donor cultivation/relationship building for emerging leaders
  • Donor cultivation/relationship building for seasoned professionals
  • Relationship building in a virtual world
  • Building relationships not for money, but just to show you care

This issue will also continue to tease AFP ICON 2021 in Minneapolis, June 28 - 30 (and virtual component), interviews with main stage speakers, etc. 

Bonus Distribution: AFP ICON 2021 in Minneapolis, MN.
 Feb. 5, 2021 Feb. 12, 2021

Summer 2021
Equity Issue

Focusing on many of the principles of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access, we’ll address issues like how have organizations restructured diversity and inclusion programs in the last year, pay inequality for minorities and women, creating more access points to major donors for minority-focused nonprofits, board diversity, and what equity means beyond race and gender. Other topics include crowd funding and micro-lending.

 May 20, 2021 May 27, 2021

Fall 2021
Leadership and Ethics Issue

This issue will focus on leadership and Ethics! Topics will include leadership in turbulent times, women in leadership, as well as leadership development and succession planning. To celebrate Ethics Awareness Month, ethics articles will explore leadership and ethics, as well as the importance of upholding ethical standards not only because it is the right thing to do, but also because of the impact it has on your organization’s brand. Other topics will include technology and career development.

 Aug. 19, 2021 Aug. 26, 2021

 

Rates & Specs

4-Color
Specs
1x
2x
4x

Full page

 8.75" x 11.25"

$5,330

$5,060

$4,540

2/3 page

 4.5" x 10"

$4,455

$4,240

$3,815

1/2 horizontal/vertical/island

Island: 4.5" x 7.25"
Horizontal: 7" x 4.875"
Vertical: 3.375" x 10"

$4,260

$3,945

$3,690

1/3 square

 4.5" x 4.875"

$2,470

$2,380

$2,310

1/4 square

 3.375" x 4.875"

$2,195

$2,060

$1,975

1/6 vertical

 2.125" x 4.875"

$1,820

$1,730

$1,640

Spread

16.75" x 11.25" Please call for a rate quote.

Trim Size: 8.25" x 10.875"

Cover Placements

Covers
Specs
1x
2x
4x

Inside front cover

 Full Page Bleed: 8.75" x 11.25"

$6,355

$5,915

$5,605

Inside back cover

$6,115

$5,690

$5,390

Back cover

$6,595

$6,155

$5,835

 

Additional Opportunities

Placement
Specs
Quantity
Rate with Printing
Rate Without Printing

Cover Tip 1-sided

4-color, 1-sided 7.75" x 10.375"

28,825

$7,500

$4,500

Cover Tip 2-sided

4-color, 2-sided 7.75" x 10.375"

$7,500

$4,500

Belly Band 1-sided

4-color, 1-sided 18" x 5"

$9,500

$5,500

Belly Band 2-sided

4-color, 2-sided 18" x 5"

$10,000

 $5,500

 

AP Resources Display Ads

AP resources display ads are smaller in size, but not in impact. Advertisers can use them toward a frequency break, to launch a new product or to just test the waters.

AP Resources Display Ads
1x
2x
4x

1" x 3.375"

$320

$270

$215

2" x 3.375"

$645

 $545

$435

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS AND FORMATS

  • A high-resolution PDF/X-1a file is required for all ads.
  • Colors must be CMYK. No ICC profiles, RGB or Pantone colors.
  • Resolution of all photography and scanned illustrations must be at least 300 dpi. Line art should be 600 dpi.
  • Vital copy and images must be at least 1/8" away from trim. Spread ads must have at least 3/8" total gutter.
  • Materials should be submitted without crop marks, but full-page ads should include the required 1/8" bleed.
  • All fonts used must be embedded in the PDF file.
  • Using the bold, italic or other style keys is not encouraged. Please use the bold or italic version of the font. (For example, instead of making Adobe® Garamond bold with the style key, use the actual font for Adobe® Garamond Bold.)
  • Flatten all layers and set transparency to highest setting.
  • Ads must be suitable to print as-is. AFP is not responsible for any errors in content.
  • PLEASE NOTE: Materials that do not meet the stated advertising specifications will be rejected.
  • Necessary alterations are the responsibility of and at the expense of the advertiser. All materials must be submitted in accordance with the published deadlines and meet the criteria stated in the advertising policy.

 

 

PRODUCTION CONTACT

sendmyad@theYGSgroup.com

The YGS Group
3650 West Market Street
York, PA 17404
Tel: +1 717 505 9701

 

 

Special Advertising Opportunity: Advertorials

Advertorials allow you to explain your products and services in a cost-effective, customized way. Reserve a full-page or half-page advertisement in Advancing Philanthropy, and receive another half or full page at 25% off.

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  • Headline text
  • Body text
  • Company logo (EPS)
  • Photos (TIFF or vector format)
  • Color specifications
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